The Practice of Philosophical Counselling: Experience of Integration into Psychological and Educational Environments

Abstract

The article summarises the practice of philosophical counselling as a form of applied philosophy and its integration into the psychological and educational environment. In the context of interdisciplinary approaches, the relevance of philosophical counselling lies in its ability to address the deep existential, ethical and cognitive dimensions of personal experience, which often remain outside the scope of traditional psychological or pedagogical practices, as contemporary individuals face challenges related not only to emotional well-being or academic success, but also to the search for meaning in life, value orientations or personal harmony. These problems can be solved through dialogical and reflective forms of support provided by philosophical counselling through structured inquiry, critical reflection and analysis of worldview orientations.

The article aims to analyse theoretical approaches, summarise practical experience of integrating philosophical counselling into the psychological and pedagogical fields, and justify its methodological compatibility with existing forms of psychological and pedagogical work.

Methods: analysis of scientific literature – to study contemporary scientific developments in the field; generalisation and systematisation – for a logical, structured and consistent presentation of the research results.

The results show that philosophical counselling effectively complements psychological interventions, especially in existential therapy, logotherapy and narrative approaches, where reflective and meaning-oriented experience is paramount. In the field of education, the introduction of elements of philosophical counselling contributes to the development of critical thinking, a culture of dialogue and value-oriented decision-making among students, and enhances the educational potential of higher education. The conclusions summarise the idea that philosophical counselling, provided it is carefully adapted, can be a resource and tool for strengthening both psychological and educational work, for reflective dialogue, personal development and ethical orientation in a complex and dynamic social reality.