New School of Psychotherapy and Counselling (NSPC)
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The New School is a centre of excellence for training and research in existential psychotherapy, counselling psychology, pastoral care, autism, diversity and coaching. https://nspc.org.uk/
Delighted to share this Guardian interview with our founder, @emmyvandeurzen.bsky.social, discussing existential psychotherapy and her forthcoming book Beginning to Live: The Art of Existential Freedom. Read more below ⬇️ #EmmyVanDeurzen #ExistentialPsychotherapy #LivingPhilosophy #NSPC
The Guardian@theguardian.com · 3mo ago‘One of the most profound encounters of my life’: could existential therapist Emmy van Deurzen change the way you think?
📚 New publications featuring NSPC contributors We’re delighted to see members of the NSPC community contributing to recent books in existential and humanistic psychology - exploring themes of freedom, wellbeing, parenting, identity and lived experience. 🔗 Discover more: nspc.org.uk/about-the-sc...
📚 Science shapes and is shaped by how we see the world. LGBT+ History Month invites us to consider how knowledge, belonging, & identity intersect. How might an inclusive view of science, learning, & practice contribute to wellbeing and understanding in our communities? #LGBTHistoryMonth #NSPC
🎉 NSPC is 30! 🎉 Got a favourite memory or moment with us? Share it – in writing 💬 or on video 🎥 – and you might be featured! Send to: admissions@nspc.org.uk 🥳 #NSPC30Years #NSPCCommunity #ShareYourStory
Niklas Serning on Trauma: The Search for a Poisoned Chalice? How trauma narratives shape identity - and how therapy can reopen space for agency and growth. 🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAlA... 📖 www.amazon.co.uk/Psychologica... #TraumaNarratives #ExistentialPractice
The words our team uses to describe NSPC speak to the spaces we create and the way we learn together. Growth. Collaboration. Exploring what it means to be human. Even moments of spontaneous playfulness. 30 years on, these values still guide us. #NSPC30Years #NSPCCommunity #NSPCValues
📋 Tomorrow’s to-do list ✔ Morning routine ✔ Check emails ✔ Walk/stretch ✔ Attend NSPC’s Open Day Not registered yet? There’s still time! Register here: nspc.org.uk/course-direc...
Life often presents challenges we cannot avoid. Existential reflection helps us find meaning even in difficulty, through choice and engagement. 💬 How have past challenges shaped your current sense of purpose? #Resilience #ExistentialReflection #TherapyInsight #NSPC
30 years of NSPC = 30 years of people, culture & community. 🌟 Our staff shared what makes NSPC unique – our values, our culture, & why students, staff & alumni are at the heart of everything we do. #NSPC30Years #NSPCCommunity #NSPC #CelebratingNSPC
Anti-Black Racism, Identity, and Growth. Dr Jackie Sewell reflects on how identity, context, and agency shape lived experiences of trauma. 🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=7T8F... 📖 www.amazon.co.uk/Psychologica... #ExistentialPsychology #RacismAndTrauma #NSPC
There’s still time to book your place at our NSPC Open Day. Meet staff, ask questions, and learn more about studying with NSPC - all in one hour. 🗓 Tuesday 10th February | 12–1 pm | Online Sign up here 👉 nspc.org.uk/course-direc...
Existential practice invites us to face life as it is - its joys, losses, and uncertainties - without illusions. 💬 What truths about yourself are you willing to sit with today? #ExistentialTherapy #Courage #SelfReflection #TherapeuticPractice #NSPC
Becoming who you truly are is not a quick process. It’s shaped through reflection, relationship, challenge, and growth. What might becoming yourself mean for you - personally, professionally, or both? #ExistentialThinking #PsychologyAndMeaning #LearningJourney #TherapeuticPractice #NSPC
Connective leadership starts here. Integrate existential perspectives into everyday work - for you, your team, your organisation. Start your coaching studies in Autumn 2026. MSc & PGCert nspc.org.uk/course-direc... #EmployerFunding #ProfessionalGrowth #InvestInYourPeople #NSPC #ExistentialCoaching
⏳ Two weeks to go Join us for the NSPC Open Day and explore our psychotherapy, counselling, and psychology courses. 📆 Tuesday 10th February ⏰ 12–1 pm (UK Time) 💻 Online (On Zoom) Register now 👉 nspc.org.uk/course-direc...
Relationships are mirrors for our own growth, reflection, and understanding. Existential thought reminds us that meaning often emerges through connection with others. Which relationships enrich your sense of purpose and meaning? #Existentialism #Relationships #MeaningMaking #TherapyInsight #NSPC
At NSPC, neurodivergent voices are at the centre - not the sidelines. Learn with staff and students who bring lived experience to every discussion. Explore our courses → nspc.org.uk/course-direc... #NeurodivergentVoices #NeuroAffirming #PostgraduateStudy #NSPC #ReflectAndGrow #AutismAcceptance
As we mark 30 years of NSPC, we’re returning to the mission that has guided our teaching, research, & practice from the start. These principles continue to shape how we learn, teach, & engage with the human questions at the heart of our work. #NSPC30Years #NSPCMission #Existential #NSPC
In a busy world, being truly heard is rare. Reflect on the last time someone really listened - what did it mean to you? #BePresent #ActiveListening #MindfulMoments #HumanConnection #PauseAndReflect #Wellbeing #ConnectionMatters #NSPC
Claire Arnold-Baker (NSPC) reflects on how traumatic birth can profoundly reshape identity and meaning - reminding us that trauma is always individually lived. 🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGsY... 📖 www.amazon.co.uk/Psychologica... #BirthTrauma #ExistentialPsychology #NSPC
Every logo tells a story. Over the years, our visual identity has evolved, reflecting how NSPC has grown and changed – while staying true to our core values. Watch this space as we take you through 30 years of our journey in logos and milestones. #NSPC30Years #NSPCJourney #ThenAndNowNSPC #NSPC
Life moves in rhythms and patterns, some visible, some subtle. Existential practice is about noticing the flow, engaging with it mindfully, and finding presence in each moment. 🌊 Where do you feel most alive in your daily life? #NSPC #Mindfulness #ExistentialTherapy #Presence #HumanExperience
✨ We’re celebrating 30 years of NSPC ✨ Since 1996, we’ve grown, evolved, and supported thousands of students, staff, and partners. This year, we’ll be sharing reflections, stories, and celebrating the people who make NSPC what it is today. #NSPC30Years
Life is full of questions we cannot fully answer. Existential practice encourages us to sit with the unknown - to explore ambiguity rather than escape it. 💬 How do you respond when certainty feels out of reach? #NSPC #Existentialism #Uncertainty #ExistentialTherapy #ReflectivePractice
Flexible learning for busy lives. Pause, reflect, and return - growth doesn’t have to be linear. At NSPC, our courses are designed to fit around you, your commitments, and your pace of learning. Explore our courses → nspc.org.uk/course-direc... #PostgraduateStudy #NSPC #CareerDevelopment
Your next step in learning could transform how you see the world - and yourself. Explore courses that combine depth, practice, and support. Find out more: nspc.org.uk/course-direc... #NSPC #ExistentialLearning #TherapeuticTraining #ProfessionalDevelopment #CareerBuilding
Human Rights Day calls us to uphold dignity, equality, and respect - in our work, in our relationships, and in our communities. #HumanRightsDay #NSPC
Existential therapy reminds us: healing isn’t about being perfect, it’s about being present. Like kintsugi, our cracks and scars tell a story - wholeness includes imperfection. Being here, now, fully ourselves, is an act of deep acceptance. #ExistentialTherapy #Mindful #Authenticity #NSPC
This time of year can feel joyful, demanding, or a bit of both. Action for Happiness’s Do Good December calendar is a lovely way to bring small moments of compassion and connection into each day. #ActionforHappiness #NSPC #DoGoodDecember
