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
Call to book a first appointment
0333 207 9330
Connect with Us
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.
With text messages, online networking and email so easy, talking to another person may seem old-fashioned. These days, communication is abbreviated and electronic. A quick text message or a short email is usually enough to get our message across. But humans have been talking to each…
Read more
Time-limited therapy, also known as short-term or brief therapy, is a valuable form of therapy and can improve people’s lives. Arranged within a set period of time, usually up to ten sessions, this type of therapy can be more beneficial to some clients in certain circumstances than longer-term
Read more
Melinda is an integrative therapist, offering a tailored approach to suit each client’s individual requirements She brings to her practice an understanding of high‑pressure environments shaped by her 20‑year career in the financial sector Melinda’s clients find her calm, compassionate and thoughtful approach to be transformative As therapy progresses,...
Oxford Circus
Geraldine is an integrative therapist who draws on a range of therapeutic approaches including person-centred, CBT and psychodynamic modalities, to meet each client’s unique needs She believes in her clients’ innate resilience and capacity for growth, and helps them make sense of current challenges and past experiences, to gain the insight and self-understanding...
Oxford Circus
Annabel is an integrative therapist offering both short- and long-term therapy Acknowledging that beginning therapy can feel daunting, Annabel establishes a secure and collaborative therapeutic relationship grounded in trust, empathy and genuine understanding Working from a humanistic-integrative perspective, Annabel believes every person has an innate capacity for...
Oxford Circus
Christine (she/her) is an integrative counsellor, relationship therapist and psychosexual therapist She offers a warm and safe space to individuals and couples, with room for both tears and laughter Her approach is relational, curious and personal, focusing on understanding what makes each individual unique She works alongside her clients as they explore their...
Oxford Circus
Natasha is a person–centred counsellor and psychotherapist who will provide you with a safe, empathetic and non-judgemental space to explore any thoughts or concerns you wish to bring She works with a range of issues including anxiety, stress, critical thoughts, trauma, relationship issues, identity, depression, loss and low self-esteem Natasha offers a...
Oxford Circus
Tom is a popular and approachable psychotherapist who has extensive experience working with people from a variety of social and cultural backgrounds He brings a wealth of life experience, training and understanding to his work, offering help with depression, trauma, anxiety, abuse, sexual problems, addiction, relationship difficulties and many of the other obstacles life...
Oxford Circus
A senior therapist, Stamatia has been with One Therapy London for many years She holds a doctorate in counselling psychology and is a registered psychotherapist Stamatia knows it can be difficult to understand or cope with the strong feelings that life’s experiences can sometimes bring Talking with an experienced therapist is a way of thinking things through and...
Bloomsbury
Andreea has a wonderful ability to put people at ease Her clients say they feel safe and relaxed with her Those who were anxious about coming to therapy often comment that she made it much more comfortable than they were expecting Her style is integrative-relational What that means is that she pays particular attention to relationships, as that is where most distress...
Oxford Circus
Yussef offers a warm and confidential space to explore life’s challenges He is a psychodynamic therapist and works in a way that explores how past experiences and hidden patterns may shape your present thoughts, feelings and relationships In meetings with Yussef, you can speak freely about whatever feelings, memories or experiences are important to you You will begin...
Oxford Circus
As a psychodynamic therapist Shelley brings a wealth of experience to her work and supports her patients to talk about those aspects of their lives they are finding painful, upsetting or difficult to deal with, in a confidential, non-judgmental and peaceful setting Shelley is particularly interested in working with those who are experiencing depression, bereavement, high...
Bloomsbury
