I work with a wide array of psychological issues, providing support and therapy tailored to each individual’s unique needs. I offer individual psychological counselling and psychotherapy for teens (14+) and adults, as well as couples and families.
Languages: English, Lithuanian, Russian, and Dutch.
Among others, I work with:
- Depression and anxiety
- Trauma & PTSD
- Suicidal thoughts (crisis intervention, safety planning, and ongoing therapy to manage and reduce suicidal ideation)
- Finding meaning (guidance in exploring and understanding life’s purpose and personal values)
- Substance abuse (counseling and support for overcoming addiction, including strategies for relapse prevention)
- Sexual addictions
- Relationship issues (couples therapy and individual counseling to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen relationships)
- Career choices
- Life transitions (expatration, retirement, divorce, becoming a parent)
- Self-Esteem (building confidence and self-worth)
- Stress Management
It is often said that people do not change—and in a sense, that’s reassuring. At their core, people remain the same. I believe that psychotherapy is not about changing who we are; it is about discovering our true self, embracing it, and letting go of what does not truly belong to us. Therapy is ultimately a journey toward our most authentic selves.
My journey as a psychologist-psychotherapist began with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), one of the most scientifically supported forms of therapy. However, I soon realized that while CBT is effective, it doesn’t always address deeper questions about life, such as meaning and purpose, authenticity, uncertainty, and alike.
Over the past decade, I have delved into Existential and humanistic psychotherapy, embracing a more holistic and client-centered approach to better understand the lived experiences of clients and myself.
When words alone are not enough to express thoughts and feelings, I use EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to provide an alternative path to healing.
Drawing inspiration from these therapies, I tailor my approach to each person I work with, focusing on what could be the most helpful in one’s unique situation at a given moment.
Education & Training
PhD in Psychology, Antwerp University, Belgium & Mykolas Romeris University, Lithuania.
Existential and Humanistic Psychotherapy studies, Humanistic and Existential Psychotherapy Institute, Lithuania.
EMDR (Eye Movement and Desensitization & Reprocessing) studies, Integrativa, Belgium.
CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) workshops for Depression & Anxiety, Beck Institute, USA.
MSc in Human Resource Studies, Tilburg University, Netherlands.
MSc in Psychology, Mykolas Romeris University, Lithuania.
Work experience
Clinical psychologist-psychotherapist, private practice, Netherlands, Ghana, Kenya, and Belgium.
Lecturer, Mykolas Romeris University, Lithuania.
Clinical psychologist, Multikids Inclusive Academy, Ghana.
Organisational psychologist-HR specialist, Beteor B.V., Netherlands.
HR specialist projects, Philips N.V., Poland and the Netherlands.
See Fee-page
Couples supplement: €30 for 60-minute session
Click here for an initial appointment with Lina (if availabile)
If you have questions for Lina about ongoing treatment, changing appointments or about an indication of future treatment (if she is marked “Available” on the Application page), you can reach her at lina.butkute@mentalhealth.brussels.
