SAME-DAY SINGLE-SESSION THERAPY
Single session therapy at Therapedia Centre gives you a focused 60–90 minute conversation when one concern feels pressing. Together, you can sort through what matters, identify a workable next step, and decide what—if anything—you want after today. There is no waitlist and no expectation that you commit to ongoing therapy.
A COMPLETE SESSION IN ITSELF
Single-session therapy is designed as a complete piece of care—not a shortened intake for a treatment plan. You and your therapist agree on one useful focus, look at what is already helping or could help, and shape a realistic action you can take next. Some people get what they need from one meeting. Others use the session to understand what kind of ongoing support would fit. Either outcome is valid, and there is no pressure to book again.
WHEN THIS FORMAT HELPS
This format works best when you can name one concern, choice, or conversation you want to work on today. It is focused and practical, while still making room for the context and emotions that matter.
Think through one clearly defined issue without beginning broad, open-ended therapy.
Prepare for an important choice, boundary, meeting, or conversation with clearer options.
Experience one focused therapy session before deciding whether ongoing support is right for you.
Get short-term support for a new challenge, transition, or moment when you feel stuck.
NOT EMERGENCY CARE
Same-day single-session therapy is not an emergency or crisis-response service. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. If you are thinking about suicide or worried about someone who may be, call or text 9-8-8 anywhere in Canada, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
ONE FOCUS FOR TODAY
Bring the issue that feels most useful to address now. Your therapist will help you narrow the focus; you do not need to arrive with the perfect explanation.
Briefly tell your therapist what is happening and what would make this conversation worthwhile. Together, you will narrow the session to one workable focus.
Look at the concern from a fresh angle, notice strengths and exceptions, and consider practical options that fit your circumstances.
End with a clear takeaway: an action, coping strategy, conversation plan, or recommendation for the kind of support that may help next.
Benefits
Many people find that a single, focused conversation can provide clarity, reduce emotional distress, and create meaningful momentum toward positive change. Research has shown that Single-Session Therapy can be highly effective for many common mental health concerns.
Evidence-based support for emotional, behavioural, and relationship challenges.
Express, process, and heal through creative therapeutic approaches.
Access focused support quickly, with same-day appointments available depending on clinician availability.
Explore our therapists, their specialties, and session fees to find the right professional for your needs. Each therapist offers personalized, evidence-based care tailored to your goals.
Reyhane has an MA in Child Psychology from McGill University and an MA in Art Therapy from Concordia University. She is trained in attachment theories to address adverse childhood experiences in children, teens, adults and couples. She also supports clients in co-parenting after divorce, parenting neurodivergent children and children with chronic illness. She also supports adults for ADHD symptoms management, burnout, and imposter syndrome.
Mafalda Silva completed her graduate diploma in Art Therapy (Master level program) at the Toronto Art Therapy Institute (TATI). Mafalda is a Registered Psychotherapist and a member of CRPO. She has experience working with youth and adults from diverse cultural backgrounds, in both individual and group settings. Mafalda is passionate about using art as an accessible way to connect, support and empower individuals.
Sarah is a registered social worker with over 30 years of frontline experience supporting children, youth, families, and adults through life’s challenges. Sarah draws on a range of evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness practices to help clients gain awareness of unhelpful patterns and move toward healing and growth. Her work is grounded in kindness, empathy, and a deep respect for each individual’s unique journey.
Jennifer is a Registered Psychotherapist and an Expressive Arts Therapist with training in art therapy. She supports children, teenagers, adults and families through grief and loss, identity shifts, neurodivergence (ADHD, Autism, etc), existential questioning, or the stress of parenting when nothing seems to be working.
Roya is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and has been practicing psychotherapy since 2022. She is completing a graduate diploma with the Toronto Art Therapy Institute and offers psychotherapy and art therapy to children, teenagers and youth.
Deniz is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) in Ontario. She has a MA in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and has been trained in art therapy at the WHEAT Institute. She works with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families from diverse cultural and social backgrounds, offering psychotherapy and art therapy in English and Farsi (Persian).
Sandy is an art therapy intern, completing her art therapy training at the Vancouver Art Therapy Institute. She holds a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of Victoria and a postgraduate diploma in Addictions Treatment and Prevention from Georgian College.
For over 12 years, Sandy has worked in the mental health and substance use field, providing therapy and support to youth, adults, and families affected by trauma, mental health challenges, and substance use. She has also supported individuals navigating anxiety, depression, grief and loss, ADHD, emotional regulation difficulties, as well as family and relationship challenges.
Phil Robbins is a Registered Social Worker who provides individual and couples therapy to adults. He holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work from York University and supports clients experiencing depression, anxiety, parenting challenges, relationship difficulties, anger, and interpersonal concerns. Phil has a particular interest in working with men who are navigating anger, emotional regulation, communication, and relationship challenges.
Kathleen is an intern Art Therapist currently completing her clinical training at the Vancouver Art Therapy Institute (VATI). She brings decades of experience as a teacher, arts educator, and creative arts facilitator, with a career dedicated to supporting emotional wellbeing through artistic expression.
Kathleen has developed and led arts-based programs in hospitals, dementia care, community organizations, and long-term care settings, including SickKids, Baycrest, the Alzheimer Society of Toronto, and the Waterford Healing Arts Trust in Ireland. She co-founded the Creative Arts Program for the SickKids Diabetes Clinic and has conducted art-based research exploring drawing as a meaningful way for parents to connect with hospitalized newborns in the NICU.
She has a particular passion for working with children, adults, seniors (especially individuals living with dementia and Alzheimer). Kathleen helps clients strengthen communication, identity, resilience, and emotional expression through the creative process.
service | Duration | Standard Fee |
|---|---|---|
Individual psychotherapy | 50 mins | $145 – $215 |
Couples / Family | 90 mins | $195 – $250 |
Art Therapy | 50 mins | $145 – $215 |
Affordable therapy with intern | 50 mins | $80 |
Group Workshop | Per session | Contact us for pricing |
Same-day crisis session | Virtual Only | Contact us for available therapist |
Rates may vary depending on the therapist’s credentials and specialized services.
Reimbursement options available through many insurance providers.
Mental health support for eligible refugees.
Support for eligible First Nations and Inuit individuals.
Therapy funding opportunities for eligible children.
If one concern is taking up too much space, you do not have to wait for it to become a long-term plan. Book a focused single session and leave with a clearer sense of what to do next. Same-day appointments depend on clinician availability.