At Mind & Body Therapy, I offer short-term therapy (6 sessions) designed to help you achieve specific goals within a limited number of sessions. This goal-focused therapy typically lasts for six sessions and is ideal for those seeking quick, solution-based approaches to resolve immediate concerns. Whether you’re looking to manage stress, work through anxiety, or overcome personal obstacles, this structured therapy helps you make meaningful progress in a short time frame.

What is Short-Term Therapy?

Short-term therapy is a focused form of counselling that aims to address a specific problem or achieve a particular goal within a set number of sessions. Typically lasting six sessions, this therapy is solution-oriented, meaning we focus on actionable strategies that bring about change quickly. It’s ideal for individuals who have a clear goal in mind and are looking for guidance on how to overcome barriers and improve their quality of life.

In short-term therapy, we use techniques like cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) and motivational interviewing to help you identify negative thought patterns and develop strategies for positive change. The aim is to equip you with practical tools and coping mechanisms that you can use beyond the therapy sessions.

Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

One of the primary approaches used in short-term therapy is CBT. CBT is an evidence-based therapeutic technique that focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns that contribute to emotional distress. By working together, we’ll explore the thoughts, behaviours, and emotions that are impacting your well-being and develop healthier ways of thinking.

For individuals dealing with anxiety, stress, or unhelpful thought patterns, CBT offers a structured way to challenge these thoughts and replace them with more balanced perspectives. This approach is highly effective within the short-term therapy model, as it provides practical tools for managing emotions and making lasting changes.

Motivational Interviewing

Another technique I incorporate in short-term therapy is motivational interviewing. This method is designed to help you clarify your goals and increase your motivation to achieve them. Whether you’re struggling with motivation in your personal life, work, or other areas, motivational interviewing helps you explore your reasons for change and overcome any internal resistance.

By focusing on your intrinsic motivation, I guide you through a process of self-discovery, helping you identify barriers and develop a clear action plan. This approach is particularly helpful for individuals who are facing life transitions or personal challenges but are unsure how to move forward.

Solution-Based Approaches for Quick Progress

In short-term therapy, the focus is on solution-based approaches. Rather than spending time delving into past experiences, we focus on the present and future, working to resolve your immediate concerns. This type of therapy is highly structured, with each session building on the previous one to ensure you make tangible progress by the end of the six sessions.

Solution-based therapy is ideal for individuals with a specific problem or goal in mind, such as managing work stress, improving relationships, or overcoming a particular fear or obstacle. By the end of the six sessions, you will have developed clear strategies and tools that will help you continue your progress independently.

Is Short-Term Therapy Right for You?

If you’re looking for a focused, goal-oriented approach to therapy, short-term therapy may be the right choice. This form of therapy is perfect for individuals who want to address a specific issue in a time-efficient manner. With a clear goal in mind and a commitment to change, you can make meaningful progress in just a few weeks.

For more information or to schedule your first session, feel free to contact me.

If you’d like to learn more about cognitive-behavioural therapy and its benefits, you can visit this helpful NHS resource on CBT.