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Welcome to my little corner of the internet where I share what I know (and what I keep learning) about trauma, healing, and therapy. You’ll find posts about EMDR, trauma recovery, and what it really means to move through hard stuff with compassion and curiosity. Whether you’re here in Edmonton, or connecting with me virtually from BC, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, or the North, I hope these posts give you something to think about, something that helps you feel seen, or maybe just a reminder that you’re not alone in this. If you read something here that resonates and want to go a little deeper, you can always reach out. I offer in-person counselling in Edmonton, and virtual therapy across BC (Kelowna), Manitoba (Brandon), Saskatchewan, and the North. And yes, we can start with a free consultation.
How Often Should I Attend Therapy?
Session attendance is greatly impacted by external factors such as insurance coverage, finances, childcare, work schedules, and stability of environment, which must be considered. As such, I always advise clients that they should decide what works best for them-weekly, monthly, or otherwise.
If you are wondering what the research says- higher session frequency results in quicker recovery (Ereksen et al., 2015). It has also been found that the time between sessions impact treatment outcome MORE than consistency of sessions (Gutner et al., 2016). Overall, faster improvement and recovery is associated with higher session frequency, particularly in the first 3 months of treatment (Schleider et al., 2021).
In closing, rest assured that while attending sessions more frequently has shown higher efficiency, your finances, scheduling, work/home stability, etc... do need to be considered. Life happens, and could impact your initial plans for therapy. Stay in communication with your counsellor and let them know how they can best support you.