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Fixed-term therapy takes place over an agreed number of sessions, giving the work a clear timeframe from the outset.
This can be useful if you want to focus on a particular difficulty, goal or period of change while knowing how long the therapy is expected to continue.
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Fixed-term therapy is counselling or psychotherapy agreed for a specific number of sessions or over a defined period of time.
You and your therapist will usually discuss the focus of the work at the beginning and agree a timeframe that feels appropriate for what you would like to explore.
Fixed-term therapy may suit people who want to work on a particular difficulty, decision, relationship issue or period of change without committing to open-ended therapy.
Having an agreed timeframe can also help create a clear focus for sessions and provide regular opportunities to review progress.
As you approach the end of the agreed period, you and your therapist can review the work you have done, consider what has changed and discuss any areas you may want to continue working on.
Depending on your needs and the therapist’s way of working, you may decide that the agreed sessions have been sufficient or discuss whether further therapy would be helpful.
Different therapists may offer different lengths of fixed-term work, so it is worth discussing the expected number and frequency of sessions before therapy begins.
The London Counselling & Therapy Directory can help you find therapists who offer fixed-term therapy and whose experience, availability and approach suit your needs.
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