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Short-term therapy is designed to focus on a particular issue, goal or period of difficulty over a relatively limited number of sessions.
It can be useful when you want focused support with something specific, such as anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, bereavement or a significant life change.
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Short-term therapy is counselling or psychotherapy that takes place over a relatively limited period, often with a clear focus agreed between you and your therapist.
Rather than exploring every area of your life in depth, sessions may concentrate on a particular difficulty, goal or situation that you would like support with.
Short-term therapy may suit people who want focused support with anxiety, stress, low mood, relationship difficulties, bereavement, work-related pressures or a particular period of change.
It may also be useful if you are new to therapy and would prefer to begin with a more defined period of support.
The number of sessions can vary depending on the therapist, the approach being used and what you would like to work on.
You and your therapist can usually review progress as the work develops and discuss whether the agreed period of therapy continues to feel appropriate.
Different therapists may use different approaches to short-term work, so it is worth considering their experience and way of working as well as the length of therapy offered.
The London Counselling & Therapy Directory can help you find therapists who offer short-term therapy and whose availability and approach suit your needs.
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