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Single Session Therapy

Single Session Therapy

Need help with something urgent? We're here for you.

Life is full of unexpected changes, and adapting to them is not always easy—especially when new obstacles seem to arise daily.

Single Session Therapy offers a valuable space for support during these challenging times, providing a chance for immediate connection, emotional stability, and mental clarity.

If you're looking for someone to be a sounding board, provide some internal direction or support you during a difficult time, single session therapy could be what you're looking for.

Sign up for a session by filling out our referral form. We will contact you 48 hours after reviewing your referral.

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What is Single Session Therapy?

Single Session Therapy is a specialized, one-time counselling service designed to target your immediate concerns, whether those relate to emotional stress, mental health struggles, or sudden life changes. During this intensive, client-focused session, our dedicated therapists will work closely with you to debrief, refocus, and recalibrate your emotional and mental state.

What Kind of Situations or Challenges Can Someone be Facing to Need SST?

SST is often helpful for individuals experiencing situations where they need support but may not require long-term therapy. Some examples include:

  • Short-term issues that are resolved by gaining clarity, perspective, or coping strategies
  • Decision-making difficulties (e.g., career change, relationship decisions)
  • Situational stress (e.g., work stress, family conflict)
  • Seeking advice or guidance on specific issues, like how to approach a difficult conversation or conflict resolution

How do I know if I need counselling or SST?

Choosing between SST and longer-term counseling often depends on the complexity and duration of the issue:

SST is typically best for:

  • Specific, time-sensitive issues. 
  • Those who are looking for one-time advice or support.
  • People who are unsure if they want to commit to ongoing counselling.

Traditional Counseling is Usually Better for:

  • Deeper, more chronic concerns (e.g., long-term trauma, depression, or anxiety).
  • Those seeking ongoing emotional support.
  • Situations where patterns of behavior need to be explored and addressed over time.

Accessible Therapy You Can Afford

Therapy is an investment and our single session sessions are free! Budgeting and stressing about finances does not have to add to your worries.

Our online free therapy services help us reach individuals across Canada. You can receive therapy from the comfort of your own home, at your own time. No longer worry about traffic, or being sick because we have flexible availability for you to choose from. Our Single Session Therapy is an innovative offering aimed at providing immediate relief and practical goals.

Benefits of Single Session Therapy

  • Same-Day Availability: This one-time session is easy to access and can be booked on the same day (or within 48 hours) making it ideal for those in need of immediate emotional or mental health support.
  • Personalized and Client-Focused: Our experienced therapist tailor each session to your unique concerns, while making goals that values your individual needs and promotes emotional well-being.
  • Open to Ages 16 and Up: Designed for accessibility, this service is available to teens, adults, and seniors, offering flexible support for various life stages. We are open to supporting all genders, sexualities, cultures and personalities. 
  • A Low-Commitment Way to Try Counselling: If you're unsure about ongoing therapy, Single Session Counselling provides a great way to explore mental health support without the pressure of long-term commitment.
  • Talk about Anything: Minus being in an active crisis, talk about anything from work related problems, life stressors, unexpected events, and goal planning, etc. 

Single Session Therapy Promotes:

  • Greater self-awareness
  • Increased self awareness of internal and external resources
  • Greater knowledge of the ongoing or sudden problem
  • Skills and strategies to help manage the problem
  • Better communication skills
  • Empowerment to take action and manage your concerns 
  • Reduce the stigma associated with seeking help

You may be thinking...

If it usually takes counselling a few sessions to understand underlying issues, how is SST effective with so little time?

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That’s a completely valid concern. Traditional therapy often explores deeper patterns over time, while Single Session Therapy is designed for a different purpose. SST focuses on what’s most important to you right now. It offers a structured and collaborative space to gain clarity, identify immediate next steps, and leave with something helpful—even if it’s just one session. Many clients are surprised by how much they can discover in a single, focused conversation.

  • SST's focus is narrow and specific: Instead of exploring a wide range of issues, the session targets one specific challenge or question.
  • Goal-setting is clear and solution-oriented, helping you leave with actionable steps to move forward.
  • Strengths-based approach: SST often focuses on building resilience, exploring what works, and strengthening coping mechanisms in a short amount of time.
  • Direct feedback is given, allowing the person to gain insights and strategies quickly.

How Does SST Work to Resolve Urgent Issues?

Urgent issues can feel overwhelming, and it’s understandable to wonder if one session can really help. SST is solution-focused and centered around your strengths. Our therapists are trained to support you in finding calm, direction, or relief—even when time is short. Whether you're facing a tough decision, navigating conflict, or simply feeling stuck, SST helps bring a sense of stability and momentum.

SST works for urgent issues by:

  • Offering immediate, focused support for those facing time-sensitive decisions.
  • Creating a sense of relief in knowing that immediate steps are in place to deal with the situation.
  • Clarifying the issue at hand and providing actionable strategies or coping tools.
  • Helping individuals gain perspective or reframe your challenges, so you feel less overwhelmed.
  • Providing a clear path forward (e.g., handling a work-related issue or deciding on how to communicate with someone).

And when you're ready to go further…

Counselling for All offers affordable, accessible ongoing therapy and wraparound services to support you beyond short-term challenges. Whether you need more sessions, deeper healing, or just someone to talk to as life unfolds, we're here for you.

Ready to Start Healing?

Book an appointment with us! Soon after, you will receive an intake form to fill out.

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Counsellor types

ASSOCIATE THERAPIST

Our Associate Therapist team consists of master's level students completing their clinical practicum.

Under the guidance of more experienced licensed therapists, they are fully trained to work with you on various mental health concerns to help overcome your day to day struggles.

When stress gets a hold of you and anxieties or negative emotions get harder to manage, our Associate Therapists are ready to help by providing counselling.

FULLY LICENSED PSYCHOTHERAPIST

Our fully Licensed Psychotherapists have a minimum of 5 years of experience handling complex mental health conditions.

With experience working through multiple conditions such as PTSD, anxiety and depression simultaneously, Licensed Psychotherapists have the ability to provide counselling and psychotherapy.

When things feel overwhelming and bleak, our Licensed Psychotherapists are primed and ready to help heal deeper issues and traumas.

Book your first appointment for free to take charge of your mental health and start a new chapter towards your wellbeing

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