Existential Thought and Therapeutic Practice: An Introduction to Existential Psychotherapy

"Apparently existential-phenomenology is complex and difficult to grasp. Therefore we get books like this which reduce the practice down to an oversimplified level. This book will be good for those with no knowledge of the area and little grasp of the philosophy. For anybody who would like to increase their level of knowledge - look elsewhere. Try Roger Brooke's works, also JH van den Berg and Romanyshyn."
~ Written on 2008-02-27

"Heidegger's involvement with psychology and psychiatry is an interesting and promising field for contemplation. However, Cohn's book is simply not up to the task. His representations of Heidegger's philosophy are simplistic and in many places just plain wrong. Cohn is not a philosopher, and perhaps this is why his grasp of Heidegger's phenomenology is so poor. The constant swipes at psychoanalysis are also misjudged and crass - particularly since some psychoanalytic practice has integrated modern phenomenological and deconstructive philosophy in a more informed way than Cohn is able to do.

For anyone interested in Heidegger and psychology/psychotherapy, I'd suggest they read the Zollikon Seminars for themselves; Cohn's book has nothing to add. A missed opportunity."
~ Written on 2003-02-15

"This is a very accessible book, a must for Trainee Counselling Psychologists and Psychotherapists. Hans Cohn provides a clear and succinct exposition of a very complex topic. It provides an essential starting point for existential and phenomenological minded students. It also provides an excellent summary for other disciplines which need information in this fertile field. Very enjoyable read, once you pick it up it is extremely difficult to put down."
~ Written on 2002-01-17

"A clear and concise introduction to Existential Therapy. Cohn introduces us first to the basic philosophical underpinning of Existential Psychotherapy. He gives us a brief, although clear account of Heideggers 'existentials' and proposes two others. His comparison to psychoanalytic theory with examples of both concepts in practice is useful for readers already familiar with psychoanalytic theory. He introduces us to the main figures in existential philosophy and psychotherapy. This book will be valuable for all concerned with other approaches to psychotherapy."
~ Written on 2001-12-30