Alexander Booth
Existential Counsellor
I am a counselor-in-training in Existential Analysis / Logotherapy, which, in simplest terms, intends to help you experience your life in an authentic, free, responsible, and, ultimately, meaningful fashion.
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About me
As stated above, I am a counselor-in-training in Existential Analysis / Logotherapy. Though I grew up in the United States, I have spent the majority of my adult life abroad, in Italy and in Germany, and therefore have firsthand experience of many of the issues we often have to confront when navigating different cultures, expectations, languages, and relationships. In addition, with my background in literature and the arts, I am well versed in the challenges attendant to less "conventional" or "traditional" life paths. Finally, I am a decades-long practitioner of zazen, and combine that with my art in what I like to call an everyday practice of deep listening and wide awareness.
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Approach
"Life comes from physical survival, but the good life comes from what we care about"
- Rollo May
Existential Analysis / Logotherapy, humanistic forms of psychotherapy (from Greek, literally, “care of the soul”), intend to help you experience your life in an authentic, free, responsible, and, ultimately, meaningful fashion. For what we find existentially relevant makes us feel alive, connected, creative, and fulfilled.
Ask not what life can do for you, but what you can do for your life
Through open dialogue and deep, empathetic, and non-judgmental listening we will explore areas of meaning and value in your life, where you are in relationship with the world and others, what moves you, and so on. We may use themes and stories from literature and the arts for reflection and, if you like, we can consider short writing exercises, too.
Sessions are available in-person (this can also include meeting outdoors when the weather plays along) and online, in English, German, and Italian.
All are welcome. I look forward to hearing from you!
Experience
2013 - Today : Professional translator 1999 - 2013 : Teacher of English to speakers of other languages
Education
2022 - Today : Counsellor-in-training in Existential Analysis (Logotherapy) with the Gesellschaft für Logotherapie und Existenzanalyse, Berlin 2003 - MFA Creative Writing 1998 - BA English
Services
Intro Call
Individual Session
Individual Session
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