Can You Significantly Improve Wellbeing In One Therapy Session?

In a world where our time is the most precious commodity and the pace of life often feels hard, finding swift and lasting mental health solutions is paramount. Single Session Therapy can be a beacon of hope, offering significant therapeutic benefits. This approach challenges the traditional model of ongoing, multi-session therapy and instead gives support and relief to those facing challenging and hectic lives. Alessandra Sorrentino-Lawrence, a Teladoc Health Clinical Psychologist explores why it’s rapidly becoming a preferred option for many people, groups and organisations.

Understanding Single Session Therapy (SST)

Simply put, it’s a brief, solution-focused therapeutic approach that can provide actionable strategies in one comprehensive intervention. It is about maximising the impact of therapy by focusing intensely on what matters most in the here and now then finds practical solutions that can make positive difference straight away.

How does it work?

Pre-session preparation: Before your session, you will be asked to reflect on your primary concerns and make a note reflecting your hopes and expectations that you’d like to achieve  by the end of your appointment. This will ensure your time can be used in the most valuable way and helps foster structure and clarity from the very start.

The session: Your therapist will dive deep into your main challenges and ask you to clearly identify what the overriding problem is. Then using a variety of evidence-based techniques you will be guided to develop actionable steps and strategies.

An action plan: By the end of the session, you should feel equipped with the tools and insights to move forward independently.

Why chose SST?

• Immediate results: Provides a sense of direction which is essential when we feel lost and stuck
• Tailored help: Laser-focused support on specific needs!
• Versatility: Helps navigate a variety of difficulties and life challenges in a quick and effective way
• Time-efficient: Fits within busy schedules to offer immediate support and help

Real-life Impact: Stories of Transformation

Consider Jenny, a single mother struggling with work related stress and feeling disconnected from her family. SST therapy helped her improve communication with her loved ones and skills to set boundaries at work. Jenny found making these changes significantly improved her relationships and overall satisfaction with her life.

Then there’s Lee, suffering with anxiety and struggling with work-life balance. A single session helped him develop functional strategies to decrease his anxiety and stress management. Lee left the session feeling more in control, optimistic and less overwrought about his future.

Conclusion

Single Session Therapy represents a significant shift in the way we can approach mental healthcare because it offers instant, practical and empowering support to a greater number of people.  SST promises a first (and last) step towards a brighter and more hopeful future.