1–2–3 THERAPY

Sometimes you don’t need open-ended therapy.

You need clarity — and you need it relatively quickly.

1–2–3 Therapy is a focused, intensive way of working offered over one to three counselling sessions. It’s designed for moments when something feels stuck or urgent, and where longer-term therapy feels unnecessary or impractical.

This approach condenses the depth of longer-term therapeutic work into a short burst of focused sessions, allowing us to work efficiently without losing meaning or care.

WHAT 1–2–3 THERAPY IS

1–2–3 Therapy is more active and directive than traditional counselling.

Rather than spending many sessions gradually circling an issue, we work with intent. I take a more leading role in helping identify what may be happening beneath the surface — the underlying emotional patterns, fears, or internal conflicts that are shaping your situation.

Through focused conversation, reflection, and questioning, we work quickly to:

• clarify what the real issue is (often different from what it first appears to be) 

• understand why it has become stuck 

• explore what would help you move forward with greater confidence and self-trust 

The pace is deliberate and contained. Some people find that one session is enough. Others choose two or three sessions to fully explore and integrate what emerges.

There is no expectation to continue beyond that.

WHO THIS APPROACH MAY SUIT

1–2–3 Therapy may be particularly helpful if you:

• feel stuck in a situation and can’t see a way forward 

• are facing a decision and feel paralysed by fear or doubt 

• feel trapped in a job, relationship, or life pattern but are afraid to make a change 

• want depth and clarity without committing to long-term therapy 

• value direct, thoughtful input alongside reflection 

 It can be especially useful during moments of transition, uncertainty, or internal conflict, where time and clarity both matter.

WHAT IT ISN’T

 1–2–3 Therapy isn’t a replacement for longer-term therapy when deeper, ongoing support is needed. If it becomes clear that extended work would be more appropriate, we can discuss that openly and without pressure.