Can I have more than one single-session appointment?

Yes. Some people return occasionally for focused sessions, while others decide they would prefer regular ongoing therapy.

Is single-session therapy too brief for deeper issues?

It depends on what you need. It can be very useful for clarity and support, but some difficulties are better suited to ongoing work. We can think about that together.

Can a single session help me decide whether therapy is right for me?

Yes. It can be a good way to experience how the work feels and consider whether a longer piece of therapy would be supportive.

Specialist service

Single Session Therapy

If you’re facing something specific you’d like to explore, a single-session therapy option may be just what you need. I offer a safe, supportive space to explore a particular issue, express what you’re feeling, gain clarity and move forward.

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What It Is For?

Maybe there’s an issue bothering you: perhaps you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, unsure what to do next, or lacking someone impartial with whom to talk. Maybe you don’t feel ready (or able) to commit to long-term therapy, but you’d like a safe space to explore what’s on your mind and to think about options.

This session is designed for exactly that: you come for one session, we work together to understand what’s happening, what you’d like to move towards, and what could help you next.

What happens in the session?

• Together we’ll clarify what you most want to use the time for: what you’d like to explore, understand or decide.
• I’ll listen carefully, ask thoughtful questions, and help you reflect on what feels most important or difficult.
• There’s room for both emotional support and practical focus — whether that means untangling feelings, thinking through options, or simply feeling heard.
• We’ll aim to leave the session with practical ideas and a clearer sense of what you might do next. If it turns out you would benefit from further work, we can discuss that too — but there’s no obligation to commit to more.

Who Is This For?

One-Session Therapy is particularly useful for when you:

• want support around one issue or situation that feels pressing
• need help making sense of your thoughts, emotions, or possible next steps
• are going through a transition or difficult moment and would like to pause and reflect
• don’t want or need open-ended therapy right now
• want a confidential, professional space just for you (or you + a partner/family member, depending on how you prefer).

Practical details

• Duration of session: 60 mins
• Format: In-person in Bristol or online via secure video link
• Fee: £100 in person, £80 online
• To book: contact via email nv.counselling@gmail.com/phone 07900816994 /online form here
• After the session: you’ll leave with a clearer sense of your next steps. If you find you’d like to continue, we can discuss how longer-term work might fit—but there’s no requirement.