Browse therapists who specialize in helping people explore meaning, purpose, and life's deeper questions. Watch their intro videos to find the right fit before booking.
Existential questions—about meaning, purpose, mortality, freedom, and identity—are a natural part of being human. Whether you're navigating a major life transition, grappling with questions about what matters most, or simply feeling disconnected from a sense of purpose, working with a therapist can help you explore these experiences with curiosity and compassion.
First Session makes it easier to find a therapist who resonates with you. Browse therapists who work with existential concerns, watch their intro videos to get a sense of their style, and book directly online. All therapists on First Session have had their credentials verified during onboarding, so you can focus on finding someone who feels like the right fit.
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Allison Fassbender
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
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Offers In-Person (Chilliwack, BC)
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
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Allison Fassbender
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
she/her
Offers Free Consultation
$130/session
Grief and Loss, Somatic Therapy, Chronic and acute illness, Managing ADHD symptoms, Trauma, Terminal Illness, Stress, Sexuality, Sleeping difficulties, Relationships, Neurodiversity, Nature-Based Spirituality, Meaning and purpose, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Burnout, Depression, Intergenerational trauma, LGBTQ2IA+, Mindfulness, Anxiety, Identity and Self-Exploration, Substance Use, Separation and divorce, Existential questions, Life transitions, Traumatic Bereveavement, Cancer Support, End of Life Support, Caregiver burnout, Caregivers
Grief and Loss, Somatic Therapy, Chronic and acute illness, Managing ADHD symptoms, Trauma, Terminal Illness, Stress, Sexuality, Sleeping difficulties, Relationships, Neurodiversity, Nature-Based Spirituality, Meaning and purpose, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Burnout, Depression, Intergenerational trauma, LGBTQ2IA+, Mindfulness, Anxiety, Identity and Self-Exploration, Substance Use, Separation and divorce, Existential questions, Life transitions, Traumatic Bereveavement, Cancer Support, End of Life Support, Caregiver burnout, Caregivers
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Yukon
Mat Dean
Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in BC, AB, MB, SK, NL, ON, NT, NU, and YT.
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Mat Dean
Registered Psychotherapist
He/Him
Offers Free Consultation
$175/session
ADHD, Meaning and purpose, Anxiety, Existential questions, Giftedness Issues, Aging, Anger Management, Work-Life Balance, Trauma, Fears and phobia, Social anxiety, LGBTQ2IA+, Couples Therapy, PTSD, People pleasing, Parenting, Emotional Numbness, Anger, Coming out and identity, Men's issues, Mindfulness and stress reduction, Panic attacks, Relationship to self and others, Spirituality, Vulnerability, Workplace stress
ADHD, Meaning and purpose, Anxiety, Existential questions, Giftedness Issues, Aging, Anger Management, Work-Life Balance, Trauma, Fears and phobia, Social anxiety, LGBTQ2IA+, Couples Therapy, PTSD, People pleasing, Parenting, Emotional Numbness, Anger, Coming out and identity, Men's issues, Mindfulness and stress reduction, Panic attacks, Relationship to self and others, Spirituality, Vulnerability, Workplace stress
British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Newfoundland and Labrador, Ontario, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon
Sheldon VanBarneveld
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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Offers In-Person (Hamilton, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON, AB, and SK.
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Sheldon VanBarneveld
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Offers Free Consultation
$120/session
Grief and Loss, Trauma, Men's issues, Addiction, ADHD, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Aging, Anger, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Burnout, Building Self-Care Routines, Career Stress, Children/Teens, College or University Coaching, Coping Skills, Existential questions, Family issues, Financial Stress, General Mental Health, Masculinity, Relationship to self and others, Self-esteem, Self-Regulation, Sexuality, Social anxiety, Spirituality
Grief and Loss, Trauma, Men's issues, Addiction, ADHD, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Aging, Anger, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Burnout, Building Self-Care Routines, Career Stress, Children/Teens, College or University Coaching, Coping Skills, Existential questions, Family issues, Financial Stress, General Mental Health, Masculinity, Relationship to self and others, Self-esteem, Self-Regulation, Sexuality, Social anxiety, Spirituality
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, BIPOC, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Building Self-Care Routines, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Confidence, Conflict resolution, Couples Therapy, Cultural Challenges, Depression coping skills, Emotional regulation, Existential questions, General Mental Health, Goal Setting, Identity and Self-Exploration, Intergenerational trauma, Life transitions, Mindfulness Practices, Negative thinking and ruminating, Neurodiversity, OCD, Self-esteem, Social anxiety
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, BIPOC, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Building Self-Care Routines, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Confidence, Conflict resolution, Couples Therapy, Cultural Challenges, Depression coping skills, Emotional regulation, Existential questions, General Mental Health, Goal Setting, Identity and Self-Exploration, Intergenerational trauma, Life transitions, Mindfulness Practices, Negative thinking and ruminating, Neurodiversity, OCD, Self-esteem, Social anxiety
Anxiety, OCD, Life transitions, Anger, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, College or University Coaching, Childhood trauma, Decision making, Depression, Coming out and identity, Emotional Fluidity, Emotional Numbness, Emotional regulation, Existential questions, Grief and Loss, Health anxiety, Infertility, Infidelity, Imposter syndrome, Women's Health, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Trauma processing
Anxiety, OCD, Life transitions, Anger, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, College or University Coaching, Childhood trauma, Decision making, Depression, Coming out and identity, Emotional Fluidity, Emotional Numbness, Emotional regulation, Existential questions, Grief and Loss, Health anxiety, Infertility, Infidelity, Imposter syndrome, Women's Health, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Trauma processing
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
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Anna Loch
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Offers Free Consultation
$155/session
Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment wounds, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Career guidance, Christian counselling, Couples Therapy, Eating disorders, Early childhood, Cultural Challenges, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Existential questions, Familial and social relationships, Life transitions, Mind-body connection, Perfectionism, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Workplace stress, Trauma processing, Stress, Neurodiversity, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Infertility
Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment wounds, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Career guidance, Christian counselling, Couples Therapy, Eating disorders, Early childhood, Cultural Challenges, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Existential questions, Familial and social relationships, Life transitions, Mind-body connection, Perfectionism, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Workplace stress, Trauma processing, Stress, Neurodiversity, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Infertility
Manitoba, Ontario, British Columbia, Yukon, Alberta, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Prince Edward Island, Northwest Territories, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, New Brunswick
United States of America
Ciara Williams
Registered Social Worker
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Offers In-Person (Greater Sudbury, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Ciara Williams
Registered Social Worker
she / her
Offers Free Consultation
$150/session
Trauma, Relationships, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Coming out and identity, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Connecting with your Inherent Power, Depression, Existential questions, Emotional regulation, Highly Sensitive Person, Intergenerational trauma, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Navigating challenging relationships, Neurodiversity, Oppressive family dynamics, People pleasing, PTSD, Spirituality, Trauma processing
Trauma, Relationships, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Coming out and identity, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Connecting with your Inherent Power, Depression, Existential questions, Emotional regulation, Highly Sensitive Person, Intergenerational trauma, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Navigating challenging relationships, Neurodiversity, Oppressive family dynamics, People pleasing, PTSD, Spirituality, Trauma processing
Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Ean Burchell
Registered Counselling Therapist
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Offers In-Person (Halifax, NS)
Virtual Sessions in ON, NS, NB, PE, and NL.
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Ean Burchell
Registered Counselling Therapist
Offers Free Consultation
$100/session
Men's issues, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Thought Restructuring, Anxiety, Behavioural Issues, Couples, Depression, Conflict resolution, Emotional regulation, Court Mandated Counselling, Existential questions, Family issues, Fears and phobia, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), LGBTQ2IA+, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Masculinity, School challenges, Negative thinking and ruminating, Phobias, PTSD, Trauma, Anger, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Men's issues, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Thought Restructuring, Anxiety, Behavioural Issues, Couples, Depression, Conflict resolution, Emotional regulation, Court Mandated Counselling, Existential questions, Family issues, Fears and phobia, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), LGBTQ2IA+, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Masculinity, School challenges, Negative thinking and ruminating, Phobias, PTSD, Trauma, Anger, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Ontario, Yukon, Nunavut, British Columbia
Europe, Africa, Asia, Central & South America
Becky Hills
Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Cobalt, ON)
Virtual Sessions in AB, BC, MB, NT, NU, ON, SK, and YT.
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Becky Hills
Registered Psychotherapist
She/Her/Hers
Offers Free Consultation
$170/session
Addiction, Stress, Relationships, Burnout, Christian counselling, Conflict resolution, Existential questions, Meaning and purpose, Self harm, Separation and divorce, Identity and Self-Exploration
Addiction, Stress, Relationships, Burnout, Christian counselling, Conflict resolution, Existential questions, Meaning and purpose, Self harm, Separation and divorce, Identity and Self-Exploration
Virtual Sessions in ON, MB, NL, NT, NU, PE, QC, SK, and YT.
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Elena Serra
Registered Psychotherapist
Offers Free Consultation
$150/session
Anger Management, Anxiety, Behaviour, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Depression, Emotional regulation, Empowerment, Existential questions, Family Conflict, Life transitions, Fears and phobia, Intergenerational trauma, Court Mandated Counselling, Meaning and purpose, Workplace stress, Trauma, Separation and divorce, Sexuality, Relationships, PTSD, Parenting, Maternal mental health
Anger Management, Anxiety, Behaviour, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Depression, Emotional regulation, Empowerment, Existential questions, Family Conflict, Life transitions, Fears and phobia, Intergenerational trauma, Court Mandated Counselling, Meaning and purpose, Workplace stress, Trauma, Separation and divorce, Sexuality, Relationships, PTSD, Parenting, Maternal mental health
Ontario, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Europe
Margaret Hux
Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Burlington, ON)
Virtual Sessions in MB, ON, NB, PE, NS, BC, SK, AB, and NL.
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Margaret Hux
Registered Psychotherapist
she/her
Offers Free Consultation
$165/session
Aging, Anxiety, Career guidance, Chronic and acute illness, Depression, Depression coping skills, Existential questions, Emotional regulation, Fears and phobia, Familial and social relationships, Health anxiety, Negative thinking and ruminating, Panic attacks, PTSD, Addiction, Workplace stress, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Grief and Loss
Aging, Anxiety, Career guidance, Chronic and acute illness, Depression, Depression coping skills, Existential questions, Emotional regulation, Fears and phobia, Familial and social relationships, Health anxiety, Negative thinking and ruminating, Panic attacks, PTSD, Addiction, Workplace stress, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Grief and Loss
Ontario, Alberta, Manitoba, British Columbia, New Brunswick
Molly McBride
Registered Clinical Counsellor
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Offers In-Person (Chilliwack, BC)
Virtual Sessions in MB, NU, YT, NT, BC, SK, and NL.
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Molly McBride
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Offers Free Consultation
$150/session
Nervous system regulation, Addiction, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Befriending the Nervous System, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Childhood trauma, Depression coping skills, Emotional regulation, Existential questions, Familial and social relationships, Life transitions, Meaning and purpose, Negative thinking and ruminating, OCD, PTSD, Self Destructive Behaviour, Spirituality, Trauma processing, Workplace stress
Nervous system regulation, Addiction, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Befriending the Nervous System, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Childhood trauma, Depression coping skills, Emotional regulation, Existential questions, Familial and social relationships, Life transitions, Meaning and purpose, Negative thinking and ruminating, OCD, PTSD, Self Destructive Behaviour, Spirituality, Trauma processing, Workplace stress
Manitoba, Nunavut, Yukon, Northwest Territories, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Newfoundland and Labrador
Andras Lenart
Canadian Certified Counsellor
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Offers In-Person (Victoria, BC)
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
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Andras Lenart
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Offers Free Consultation
$175/session
Relationships, Self-Development, Social anxiety, ADHD, Anger, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Motivation, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Dating challenges, Meaning and purpose, Couples Therapy, Emotional Numbness, Anxiety, Decision making, Deep connections, Fears and phobia, Existential questions, Men's issues, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Productivity, Sexuality and gender issues, Psychedelic therapy, Personal Growth, Emotional Fluidity
Relationships, Self-Development, Social anxiety, ADHD, Anger, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Motivation, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Dating challenges, Meaning and purpose, Couples Therapy, Emotional Numbness, Anxiety, Decision making, Deep connections, Fears and phobia, Existential questions, Men's issues, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Productivity, Sexuality and gender issues, Psychedelic therapy, Personal Growth, Emotional Fluidity
Manitoba, Ontario, Northwest Territories, New Brunswick, Yukon, Nunavut, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador, Alberta, Nova Scotia, British Columbia, Saskatchewan
United States of America
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Existential questions are the big, often philosophical questions that touch on what it means to be human. These might include questions about the meaning of life, your purpose, how to cope with mortality, the nature of freedom and choice, or feelings of isolation and connection. Many people find themselves reflecting on these questions during significant life transitions, losses, or moments when they feel disconnected from their usual sense of direction.
How can therapy help with existential questions?
Therapy offers a space to explore these deeper questions without judgment. A therapist can help you examine your values, beliefs, and what gives your life meaning. Rather than providing answers, therapy often supports you in sitting with uncertainty, developing your own understanding, and finding ways to live more authentically. Many people find that exploring existential questions in therapy leads to greater clarity and a renewed sense of purpose.
What should I expect when working on existential questions in therapy?
Sessions often involve open-ended conversations about your experiences, beliefs, and what matters most to you. Your therapist may invite you to reflect on your life story, explore moments of meaning or disconnection, and consider how you want to move forward. Some therapists draw on existential or humanistic approaches, while others integrate these explorations into broader therapeutic work. The pace and direction depend on what feels most relevant to you.
How do I find a therapist for existential questions?
On First Session, you can browse therapists who list existential concerns as a focus area. Watching therapist intro videos is a helpful way to get a sense of their approach and personality before booking. You can also filter by location, availability, and session format to find someone who fits your needs. Many therapists offer free consultations, which can help you decide if they're the right match.
Is exploring existential questions right for me?
If you find yourself frequently reflecting on questions of meaning, purpose, or what makes life worthwhile—or if these questions feel distressing or overwhelming—therapy can be a supportive space to explore them. You don't need to have specific answers or goals in mind to start. Many people simply want a space to think out loud and make sense of their experiences with a skilled listener.
How do I get started?
Browse therapists on First Session who work with existential questions. Watch their intro videos, read about their approach, and when you find someone who feels like a good fit, book a session directly online. Starting the process is often the hardest part—but you don't have to have it all figured out before reaching out.