Psychological intensives
A more focused way of working when weekly sessions are not enough
At times, something reaches a point where it can no longer be held within the rhythm of weekly sessions.
This may be a period of acute pressure, a relationship dynamic that feels difficult to step out of, or a pattern that has remained unchanged despite sustained reflection or ongoing work. There is often a sense that continuing in the same way will not shift it, yet it is not clear what would.
A psychological intensive creates a more continuous space to stay with what is happening, rather than moving in fragments across weeks. This allows patterns to be followed more closely as they emerge, and for the work to respond in real time, rather than retrospectively.
How this differs from weekly work
In weekly sessions, there is time between meetings for reflection, integration, and the natural unfolding of patterns.
In an intensive, the work is more continuous. There is space to stay with something, rather than step away from it, allowing for a different depth of engagement, in which patterns can be followed more fully rather than revisited in stages. It can also create momentum where things have felt static or difficult to shift.
When this may be appropriate
An intensive may be worth considering when something feels difficult to step out of or resolve, when a pattern has remained unchanged despite ongoing work, or when a period of pressure, transition, or decision requires more continuous attention than weekly sessions allow.
How intensives are structured
Intensives are usually structured in one of the following ways:
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Half-Day
3 hours
Focused on a specific situation or pattern -
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Full-Day
5 - 6 hours
More sustained, continuous work -
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Consecutive Days
Where appropriate
For work that requires more extended depth
What an intensive involves
Sessions take place online via secure video, or in person in central London in a dedicated, private setting designed to support sustained, uninterrupted work.
The work is not structured as a fixed programme but follows what emerges in the moment. There is space to move between focused exploration and pause, allowing the work to deepen without becoming overwhelming.
An initial consultation provides a space to think through what is needed and whether this format would be appropriate. In some cases an intensive stands alone. In others it sits alongside or leads into ongoing work, depending on what is most helpful.
If this feels relevant
Intensives are offered on a limited basis. Fees are structured according to duration and are discussed during the initial consultation.
A consultation can help determine whether this would be right for you.