Ending Therapy

​Endings are an inevitable and psychologically important part of psychotherapy.

They can be unsettling, and it's not uncommon to consider ending therapy when it becomes particularly difficult. It can be tempting to move into the role of 'consumer' with no obligation to remain in a transactional relationship, and thus avoid the risk of experiencing complicated, sometimes painful, feelings . 

Clients are free to end psychotherapy at any point without giving any reason. But I request that once we begin work, we commit to a minimum of two sessions before concluding. 

A good ending requires time to carefully navigate the many feelings that can emerge around the end of a relationship, honour the work you've done, and experience healthy closure rather than an abrupt cessation.