Not all therapy is open-ended or long-term. If you want just a few sessions with a therapist, we can arrange this for you.
At your first appointment, you will be asked what you want to get from short-term therapy. Your therapist will agree a plan with you and will help you understand what is achievable with short-term counselling.
We have offered short- and longer-term counselling since 2006. Our therapists know you want results and will support you to make as much progress as possible within the timeframe you have.
Short-term therapy can make things better. Get the support you need. Book an initial appointment with one of our therapists or read more about short-term counselling below.
Appointments available
Mondays to Fridays
7.30 am until 8.30 pm
Saturdays and Sundays
8.00 am until 6.00 pm
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0333 207 9330
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For those who choose short-term counselling, specific goals in therapy will be agreed at your first appointment. In order to get the most from the time you have with your therapist, it is best to limit the focus to just one or two concerns.
Your initial consultation will be followed by 10 weekly appointments with a designated counsellor or psychotherapist. Together, you and your therapist will work on your specific goals and carefully monitor your progress along the way.
As the end of the 10 sessions, you can always continue your appointments for longer if you want to do so. Some people choose to end at the 10th session, happy that their issues have been resolved. Others find that therapy is more helpful than they expected, and choose to continue longer-term.
Our fees for short-term counselling are the same as for longer-term therapy. Your fee will be agreed at your first appointment, based on your ability to pay.
Though many issues can be successfully addressed with short-term therapy, some issues require more in-depth, longer-term therapy. We will be able to tell you at your first appointment whether your goals in therapy might be achieved through short-term therapy, or if longer-term counselling is needed.
Though brief therapy is not suitable for everyone, short-term counselling has helped people with issues like stress and anxiety, low moods, problems at work or college, family issues, relationship problems, self-confidence issues and difficult transitions.
For more information about our services, see our FAQs or contact us.
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