Existential therapist

'Forever I shall be a stranger to myself. In psychology as in logic, there are truths but no truth.'

(Albert Camus, The Myth of Sisyphus)

About Me

Hello, I’m Inga Burbule, an Existential Therapist. I offer face-to-face counselling in Newry, as well as online sessions via Zoom for those living further away. I work with clients in English, Lithuanian, and Russian.

I work with a wide range of clients on many different issues. Existential psychotherapy is particularly suited to clients who value the freedom to talk about and focus on what they find important, rather than those seeking specific techniques or advice. I value an in-depth, explorative approach in therapy. Therefore, my clients are usually interested in understanding their inner processes, rather than simply looking for a quick fix to their challenges.

Everyone has their own struggles and sometimes needs a fellow human being to help them through difficult situations. At times, people choose to seek professional help from a therapist who, in most cases, has more experience and knowledge in exploring questions, understanding challenges, and finding ways forward. I aim to help clients broaden their perspectives by sharing my thoughts, ideas, and intuitions, and by being with them in an authentic and compassionate way. I see my clients as unique individuals who are the true experts of their own lives, and I treat them with respect and empathy.

The existential worldview is not something I apply as a method when working with clients — it is how I understand myself, my life, and the world around me. I am deeply curious about human existence and constantly learning from my experiences, from others, and from my clients. The process is not always pleasant, but it is always enriching.

My Qualifications:

BA in Psychology

Vilnius University, 2010

PGDip in Existential Psychotherapy

Institute of Humanistic and Existential Psychology, 2025

What to Expect

1. Initial Session

I offer this 15-20-minute telephone session free of charge as an opportunity for you to experience what it is like to talk with me, be in my presence, and share your feelings and experiences with me. You’ll also be able to ask me questions and I will tell you a little bit about my approach to therapy. This will help you decide whether you would like to work with me.

2. Defining the Aim of Therapy Process

It usually takes a few sessions for us to set the main goal in this process. First, we need to get an overall sense of your life situation – this will help you better understand what it is that you would like to change. It does not mean that you will not be able to talk about something else: the goal merely gives us a direction of therapy by allowing you to take the route with which you feel most comfortable. You can always change your goal or set another goal if you feel that you have achieved the previous one.

3. Exploring Your Life

We will talk about your life situation, your struggles, and the issues you encounter. I will encourage self-reflection and help you acknowledge and express your feelings and emotions by staying present with you when you experience them. I will endeavour to help you understand what really matters to you and examine the role of personal choice in your life. We will also explore what it is like to be in the presence of each other. With increased clarity and insight, you will have an opportunity to resolve the problematic issues in your life and gain resources with which you will be able to meet new challenges with greater confidence.