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Abstract
The move towards therapeutic eclecticism has been observed as a growing trend. Coupled with an ideological emphasis on short-term work and evidence of effectiveness in many health-care settings, this has given rise to an increased interest in systematic integration of diverse philosophies of practice, at both a theoretical and a technical level. It seems significant that, within this trend, little has been written on a potential relationship between existentialphenomenological and cognitive-behaviour therapies. Given that both these approaches emphasize the concept of meaning in working towards psychological growth and change, this omission seems important to address. In this paper, we aim to draw out areas of commonality between these therapeutic models and explore ways in which each approach might enrich the other. Through providing brief overviews of each model and then mapping aspects of one on to the other, we suggest that there is a strong case for developing a relationship between existential and cognitive models at both a theoretical and therapeutic level.