Jamil Ahmed

About me

My therapeutic approach is simple: we build trust and work together. However, as a potential client you must be prepared to examine and be challenged on your own ideas, choices and reasoning processes. I work with all types of people, many of whom are dissatisfied with where they are and are looking to develop a better life project.

My philosophical approach can take the form of:

•       Existential Therapy

•       Aspectual Analysis

Existential Therapy uses philosophical concepts to illuminate clients' concerns, conflicts and life choices, and illustrates different ways of helping clients to take stock, reconsider their options and find a new path. Typical questions could be: What sort of life do I want to lead? What type of person do I strive to be? Where do I find meaning? Why does it make sense that I sometimes self-sabotage?

Aspectual Analysis, based on the philosophy of Herman Doyeweerd, operates on the assumption that we often overlook important aspects that we take for granted, and overplay the importance of others. This can distort our thinking and lead to failure on our life projects. Through Aspectual Analysis the client is encouraged to remain open to all aspects and stimulated to consider ones often overlooked.