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Therapy Intensives
Therapy or Coaching Intensives are extended sessions that are goal-oriented and can take place anywhere between 90-minutes, half-day or full-day.
Intensives provide an alternative to the traditional 50-min-per-week model, aiming to deliver benefits earlier in the therapy/ coaching process. This approach offers a concentrated dose of therapy or coaching within a brief timeframe.

Focused, spacious, and transformative support designed for meaningful progress in less time
Therapy is evolving. Many people now need more flexible, responsive ways to access support beyond the traditional weekly model.
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What is a Therapy Intensive?
Therapy Intensives offer a powerful alternative to traditional weekly sessions. Instead of spreading work across months, Intensives give you extended, uninterrupted time to explore what’s happening, understand patterns, and create real movement toward change. They are ideal for people who want deeper therapeutic work, who prefer longer sessions, or who simply don’t have the capacity for weekly appointments.
Intensives are available as:
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90‑minute sessions
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Half‑day (3‑hour) sessions
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Full‑day (6‑hour) sessions
These formats allow us to work at depth, integrate strategies, and build momentum in a way that shorter sessions often can’t achieve.
Who Therapy Intensives Are For
Therapy Intensives are particularly helpful if you:
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Feel stuck and want to make meaningful progress quickly
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Prefer longer, more spacious sessions
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Are neurodivergent and benefit from extended time to settle, process, and integrate
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Are navigating a significant life transition
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Are experiencing overwhelm, burnout, or emotional dysregulation
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Want focused support on a specific issue (e.g., anxiety, school avoidance, executive functioning, relationship stress)
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Have limited availability for weekly therapy
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Are a parent seeking concentrated support around your child’s needs
Intensives can be used as a standalone intervention or alongside ongoing therapy or coaching.
Why Choose an Intensive?
Traditional 50‑minute sessions can feel rushed, especially when you’re trying to explore complex experiences or regulate emotions while also learning new strategies. Intensives create the time and space needed to:
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Go deeper without interruption
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Understand patterns and emotional responses
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Build emotional regulation skills
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Develop practical tools you can use immediately
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Integrate insights more fully
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Leave with a clear plan and next steps
Many clients describe Intensives as “months of therapy in a day.”
What We Can Focus On
Therapy Intensives can be tailored to children, teens, adults, or parents. Common areas of focus include:
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Anxiety, panic, phobias, OCD
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Emotional regulation and anger
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ADHD‑related challenges and executive functioning
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Autism‑related support and sensory/emotional needs
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School avoidance or attendance difficulties
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Stress, overwhelm, burnout
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Low mood and motivation
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Life transitions (starting university, separation, new diagnosis)
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Parenting support and family dynamics
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Relationship stress or conscious uncoupling
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Building confidence and self‑esteem
Each Intensive is designed around your goals and what will be most helpful for you.
What to Expect
Before the Intensive
You’ll complete a brief pre‑session questionnaire so I can understand your goals, needs, and what you’d like to focus on. This ensures the session is tailored and purposeful.
During the Intensive
Depending on the length you choose, we may work through:
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Exploration of current challenges
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Understanding patterns and emotional responses
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Practical tools for regulation, planning, and coping
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Executive function strategies
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Psychoeducation around ADHD, Autism, anxiety, or emotional wellbeing
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Parenting guidance or family‑focused work
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Narrative or systemic exploration
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Values‑based work and goal setting
Breaks are built in as needed, especially for neurodivergent clients or younger people.
After the Intensive
You’ll receive a personalised summary of key insights, strategies, and recommended next steps. Some clients choose to follow up with occasional sessions; others feel the Intensive gives them everything they need for now.
Choosing the Right Format
90‑minute Intensive
Ideal for focused work on a specific issue, emotional regulation support, or executive function coaching.
Half‑day (3‑hour) Intensive
Best for deeper exploration, multi‑layered challenges, or when you want time to process and integrate without rushing.
Full‑day (6‑hour) Intensive
A transformative, immersive experience for significant transitions, complex emotional needs, or when you want to make substantial progress in a single day.
Who I Work With
I offer Therapy Intensives for:
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Children
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Teens
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Young adults
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Adults
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Parents and families
All work is neuroaffirming, trauma‑informed, and grounded in psychological expertise.
Ready to explore whether a Therapy Intensive is right for you?
If you’d like to discuss your goals or find out which format would suit you best, you’re welcome to get in touch. Therapy Intensives can be a powerful way to create clarity, momentum, and meaningful change in a short space of time.
