Psychological intensives
A more focused format for depth-oriented psychological work
When weekly work is not the right container
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 decision that carries significant weight. It may also be a sense of being caught in a pattern that has not shifted, despite sustained reflection or ongoing work.
A Psychological Intensive offers a different kind of space.
“There is space to stay with something, rather than step away from it.”
What an intensive allows
Rather than working in fragments across weeks, an intensive creates continuity. This allows us to stay with what is emerging, rather than pausing just as something becomes clearer. Patterns can be followed through more fully, and responses can be explored in real time, without interruption.
For some, this allows a depth of engagement that is not easily accessible within shorter, regular sessions. This often allows something to shift not only in how you understand the situation, but in how you experience and respond to it.
When this format may be helpful
An intensive may be appropriate when:
something feels urgent or difficult to contain
a decision carries personal or professional weight
a relationship dynamic feels repetitive or hard to step out of
you are aware of a pattern but have not been able to shift it
previous therapy has led to insight, but not change
This is not about working more quickly, but about working with greater continuity.
How the work is approached
The work follows the same principles as ongoing therapy. It involves understanding the patterns that organise how you think, relate, and respond, and working with them as they emerge. This may include sustained exploration of a specific situation, working through a recurring pattern, or following a line of thought or feeling as it unfolds.
There is no fixed structure imposed on the time. The pace and direction are guided by what is most relevant. You can read more about the underlying approach in How I Work.
Format
Psychological Intensives are typically offered in the following formats:
HALF-DAY
3 hours
Focused work around a specific issue or pattern
FULL-DAY
5–6 hours
Sustained exploration with greater continuity
CONSECUTIVE DAYS
Where appropriate
For work requiring extended depth
Setting
ONLINE
Sessions are held via secure video, allowing flexibility and continuity.
IN PERSON
Sessions take place in central London, in a dedicated, private setting arranged to support sustained, uninterrupted work. The environment is intentionally quiet and contained.
Before and after
An initial consultation is required to determine whether this format is suitable. This format is not always the most appropriate starting point. In some cases, an intensive may stand alone. In others, it may sit alongside or lead into ongoing work, depending on what is needed.
Practical considerations
Intensives are offered on a limited basis. Fees are structured according to duration and are discussed during the consultation.
If you are considering whether this way of working may be useful, you are welcome to arrange an initial consultation.