Oliveira, AnaSousa, Daniel Cunha Monteiro dePires, António Augusto Pazo2012-10-262012-10-262012Existential Analysis, 23 (2), 288-3041752-5616http://hdl.handle.net/10400.12/1792Three ex-clients were interviewed about significant events occurring within existential therapy. Data was analysed through a descriptive phenomenological method (Giorgi, 2009). All participants identify a powerful therapist, an authentic alliance, a non-judgemental environment, validation of subjectivity and a cooperative approach. Two participants also identify therapist disclosure and reflection/experiential restructuring events.engClient perceptionExistential psychotherapyPhenomenological methodSignificant eventjournal article