Therapy Intensives: A Faster Path to Change
We’re excited to introduce a new way of working together: therapy intensives. While traditional weekly counselling can be effective, many people find it hard to fit into their schedules—or frustrating when sessions end just as the real work is beginning. Intensives are designed differently. Instead of spreading your healing out over months, you’ll have the space for deep, focused work in a single day (or over a few days), creating momentum and progress that lasts.
In this post, I’ll walk you through what therapy intensives are, why they work so well, and whether they might be the right next step for you.
So, what makes an intensive different from a regular counselling session—and why do so many people choose this approach when they need real progress now?
Why Choose an Intensive Session?
Instead of stretching the work out over months in 1-hour blocks, an intensive gives you the space to go deeper, faster. In just one day, you can accomplish the kind of progress that might otherwise take weeks or even months.
The benefits of intensives:
Momentum & focus – No stopping and starting every two weeks. We keep the flow going so insights build on each other.
Less juggling – Taking one day off work (or arranging childcare once) is often easier than managing ongoing weekly appointments.
Deeper healing – With more time, we’re not rushing. We can move past surface-level insights and do the real work of clearing blocks, rather than just identifying them.
Dedicated space for your relationship – Instead of an hour squeezed between other commitments, you and your partner get a full day to focus on each other.
ADHD-friendly – Many people with ADHD find intensives helpful because they can hyperfocus and stay in the zone without interruptions.
The difference isn’t just about time. Therapy intensives change the pace and depth of counselling, making it possible to move past surface-level insights and into true transformation.
Why Intensives Work So Well
Intensives are trending and cutting-edge because they are transformative. Many therapists are moving toward this model because people are seeing dramatic improvements and real progress toward their goals.
Think about it—most 1-hour sessions look something like this:
10 minutes to reconnect and catch up
30 minutes for the “deep work”
10–15 minutes to wrap up and transition back to daily life
That leaves very little time for true transformation. With an intensive, we skip the constant starting and stopping and dive straight into 3-4 hours of uninterrupted deep work. That’s 6-8 times more focused time than a regular session—and the momentum it creates is powerful.
It’s also worth noting: the traditional 50-minute session model wasn’t designed with your healing in mind—it was created by insurance companies. Imagine if you needed heart surgery and the surgeon said, “We’ve reached our one-hour limit, I’ll stitch you up and we’ll continue next week.” You wouldn’t want that. Once you’re in it, you want to move through to the other side. Intensives allow us to do exactly that.
Of course, intensives require more upfront commitment, but many people discover they’re ultimately a smarter investment of both time and money—especially compared to months (or even years) of weekly sessions.
A Smarter Investment
Intensives do require a larger upfront investment, but they’re ultimately a better use of time and money. Instead of months (or years) of weekly sessions, you’re able to experience meaningful progress in a shorter period of time. You don’t have to wait weeks between steps forward—you can move through the process now.
Intensives are ideal for people who are ready for change and want to see results more quickly. They offer a rare opportunity: a full, uninterrupted day devoted entirely to your healing and your relationship.
✨ An intensive is not just more therapy—it’s a different kind of therapy. Slowed down, focused, and transformative.
Curious what the process looks like? Here’s a step-by-step guide to how intensives unfold—from the first consultation to your full-day session.How It Works
Step 1: Book a brief, complimentary consult to discuss your main concerns and check out the fit.
Step 2: Book an 80 minute session to discuss goals in greater detail. The fee for this is $285.
Step 3: Decide on how many successive days you’d like to book.
One, two or three day options are available.
Note: One individual session with each partner is included as part of the package. The rest of the sessions are with both people.
Step 4: Book the days and pay your deposit (50% of the total fee).
Step 5: Come for the sessions and experience real progress and healing.
Intensives aren’t one-size-fits-all. They can be tailored to support individuals ready for a breakthrough in their personal healing, or couples who want to reconnect, repair, and grow. If you’re looking for couples counselling intensives in Vancouver, this approach can provide the focused time you need to rebuild your relationship.
🌿 For Couples
Intensives May Be Right for You If You…
Feel like you’re at a breaking point and need support now.
Want to start your relationship on a strong foundation before patterns set in.
Keep circling back to the same arguments without resolution.
Want more than “maintenance” sessions — you’re ready for deep, transformative work.
Have ADHD (you can use your hyperfocus abilities to your advantage!).
Struggle to find time for regular weekly appointments but could commit to one focused day.
Want to reconnect, repair, and move forward with real momentum.
✨ An intensive gives you both the space to step away from daily stress and focus fully on each other.
🌿 For Individuals
Intensives May Be Right for You If You…
Feel stuck in your healing, even after previous therapy.
Have a specific memory, trauma, or issue you want to work through more quickly.
Prefer focused, goal-directed work rather than months of weekly sessions.
Are looking for deeper healing without the stop-and-start of weekly therapy.
Have a busy schedule that makes ongoing sessions hard to maintain.
Have ADHD (you can use your hyperfocus abilities to your advantage!).
Feel like you’ve “tried everything” but still don’t feel the shift you’re hoping for.
✨ An intensive offers uninterrupted time to go deeper, gain clarity, and create lasting change.
Still have questions? You’re not alone. Here are some of the most common things people want to know before booking a therapy intensive in Vancouver.
Fees
Complimentary consult: FREE
Initial goal-setting session (50 min): $285
1-day intensive (4.5 hours): sessions available*
2-day intensive (8 hours): sessions available*
3-day intensive (12 hours): sessions available*
Note: there is no tax on counselling sessions.
*pricing available upon request
How do I know if intensives are right for me?
Intensives can be a wonderful fit if:
You’re ready to make meaningful progress now, instead of waiting months to see results.
Weekly or biweekly sessions don’t work well with your schedule (work, travel, childcare, etc.).
You often feel like therapy ends “just as we’re getting to the good stuff.”
You want uninterrupted time to go deeper and actually move through blocks rather than just identify them.
You prefer focused, immersive work (especially helpful if you have ADHD and can hyperfocus once you’re in the zone).
You’re seeking a bigger shift or breakthrough in your healing or your relationship.
Whether you’re seeking clarity in your personal healing or wanting to strengthen your relationship, a therapy intensive can be a powerful way to move forward. If this sounds like the right fit for you, the best place to start is with a free consultation—we’ll talk through your goals and explore whether this approach could be the next step in your journey.
