Nihilism gets thrown around in therapy and in headlines—but psychologists and philosophers mean very different things. In this video, Brit Hartley breaks down the mismatch: how clinicians often use “nihilism” to describe a state of hopelessness or burnout, while philosophers use it to describe a claim about reality and meaning. That gap can make therapy feel invalidating for people with existential or “rational” nihilism—and it explains why “find joy” or basic reframing can fall flat. You’ll learn a practical two-axis way to locate yourself (psychological state × philosophical stance), why CBT and “gratitude only” approaches often underperform for philosophical nihilism, and how existentially trained therapists and philosophical counseling can help. We also separate nihilism from accelerationism, highlight UK models that integrate philosophy and therapy, and set up Part 2 with concrete tools to ask for the help you actually need. Resources: No Nonsense Spirituality: All the Tools No Belief Required: https://bit.ly/NNSBook What Is The Void: https://bit.ly/TheVoidyt Religious Deconstruction: https://bit.ly/RELDecon All My Available Courses: https://bit.ly/NNSCourses Video Chapters: #Nihilism #Existentialism #Therapy #MeaningCrisis About Me: Britt Hartley is a certified atheist spiritual director with a Master’s in Theology focusing on the future of American religion. She wrote the bestselling book *No Nonsense Spirituality: All the Tools, No Faith Required*. If you’re struggling with existential crises, nihilism, or feeling lost in meaninglessness. On this channel you'll find weekly videos where Britt provides practical, science-based tools to help you navigate the void. Instead of relying on old gods or New Age trends, she offers clear, actionable advice for finding your way through the deep, challenging questions of life.