Federation for Existential Therapy in EUROPE
The Federation for Existential Therapy in Europe is now the European-Wide Accrediting Organization for Existential Therapy.
The 7th European Conference for Existential Therapy is coming to Bucharest, 28–29 May 2027.
Coorganised by FETE, and the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Bucharest.
This year’s theme
Existential Freedom
Join us in Bucharest, Romania on 28–29 May 2027 for the 7th European Conference for Existential Therapy.
CALL FOR PAPERS
You are invited to submit a contribution. We welcome proposals from existential psychotherapists, counsellors, psychologists, psychiatrists, philosophers, researchers, trainees, and practitioners from related fields.
- Keynote and invited speakers have already confirmed their attendance.
- Full details and submission instructions: existentialfreedom.eu
Conferences
Previous FETE’s conferences
Denver Conference 2026
The 2026, 4th World Congress of Existential Therapy took place on 3-6 June 2026 in the Hyatt-Regency Aurora-Denver Hotel in Aurora, Colorado, United States. Nestled near the breathtaking Rocky Mountains, the venue offers the perfect setting to be part of a movement shaping the future of existential therapy worldwide!
Rome Conference 2025
The International Symposium of Existential Therapy and the 6th European Conference for Existential Therapy was held in Rome in May 2025. The Wisdom in Practice conference was organized by ISUE-SPEs and FETE, an inspiring gathering of existential therapists from across the globe.
Istanbul Conference 2024
The 5th European Conference for Existential Therapy, hosted by the Federation for Existential Therapy in Europe (FETE), took place on May 24–25, 2024, in Istanbul under the theme “Building Bridges.” Over two days, existential therapists, philosophers, and practitioners from across Europe and beyond gathered for keynotes, panels, workshops, and discussions exploring how therapy can unite people, ideas, and traditions.
Membership
Why Join FETE?
Joining FETE means becoming part of a European community dedicated to promoting the existential approach in therapy. As a member, you will connect with a wide network of existential practitioners, stay up to date with developments in the field, and access research, events, and a regular newsletter
Voting members gain professional recognition through accreditation, appear on FETE’s website as certified existential therapists, and are eligible to apply for the European Certificate of Psychotherapy (ECP). They also have a direct voice in shaping the future of existential therapy in Europe.
Organisations and training institutes receive European-level accreditation, visibility on FETE’s platforms, and the opportunity to co-sign ECP applications — alongside an active role in setting the standards of existential practice across the continent.
FETE exists to:
- Create, foster, and support the ongoing development of Existential Therapy across Europe.
- Provide a platform for therapeutic, academic, theoretical, and practical exchange on the topic of Existential Therapy.
- Encourage and support Europe-wide training and education initiatives in Existential Therapy.
Events
Existential Encounters
The Federation for Existential Therapy in Europe (FETE) is excited to announce our ongoing series of Existential Encounters, featuring outstanding existential therapists from across Europe and beyond. These periodic events offer a unique opportunity to engage with leading voices in the field, explore new perspectives, and deepen your understanding of existential therapy.
Stay tuned to our website for announcements on upcoming speakers and dates. We look forward to welcoming you to these enriching discussions! Know more.
Accreditation
Our Training Standards
As the European-Wide Accrediting Organization for Existential Therapy, the Federation for Existential Therapy in Europe (FETE) sets robust training standards. We ensure all programs adhere to the European Association for Psychotherapy’s (EAP) four-year minimum, encompassing 500 hours of theoretical studies, 300 hours of clinical practice, 150 hours of supervision, and 250 hours of personal therapy. Our commitment ensures high-quality training in existential therapy across Europe.
Research
Existential Therapeutic Competences
The Existential Therapeutic Competences Framework, proposed by Joel Vos, outlines four interconnected competence domains for existential psychotherapy: Generic and Basic Psychotherapy Competences, Specific Existential Competences tied to traditions, and Meta-Competences for adapting approaches.
This framework aims to standardize existential therapy practices across Europe and enhance training and certification processes. Read more.
