What is philosophical counselling?
Philosophical counselling entails the becoming of a person oriented to practical intelligence, what the ancient Greeks called phronesis, and happiness.
Philosophical counselling is the use of philosophical concepts, methods and wisdom, including Socratic dialogue, ethical frameworks, existential philosophy, logical analysis, and contemplative practices from both Eastern and Western traditions, to help individuals examine life challenges, make meaning, and find practical solutions.
Additional resources include mindfulness techniques, moral reasoning frameworks, and philosophical exercises designed to enhance critical thinking and self-understanding, all adapted to address contemporary life challenges in practical ways.
One topic of interest of Philosophical Counselling is to help the clients to investigate and understand a certain experience, which may be happened to them, or that somehow is affecting them. In understanding every experience the client had or is having, philosophical counsellors must be sure that they are not dealing with mental health diagnosis and psychopathological conditions. In that case, philosophical counsellors have the legal and moral obligation to refer clients to mental health professionals.
Unlike psychotherapy focused on mental health diagnosis, philosophical counsellors engage clients in structured dialogue to explore questions of purpose, values, and ethical decision-making.
Philosophical counselling practice helps people develop clearer thinking, challenge assumptions, and gain new perspectives on personal difficulties.
Through careful questioning and reasoned analysis, philosophical counselling empowers individuals to become more reflective, intentional, and authentic in their life choices.
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