Enhancing Clinical Outcomes in the First Three Sessions (Re-recorded)

Enhancing Clinical Outcomes in the Initial Three Sessions

This advanced workshop supports therapists to strengthen clinical outcomes by using the first three sessions of therapy intentionally and with confidence.

The training focuses on treatment planning in the early phase of therapy, including informed consent, expectations, boundaries, assessment, and alliance building. It supports clinicians to balance rapport with therapeutic authority, manage client anxiety and misconceptions about therapy, and reduce pressure to move too quickly into intervention.

The workshop also explores how early session structure can support engagement, reduce drop out, and create a strong foundation for repair when ruptures occur later in therapy.

This workshop will support clinicians to

• Develop a clear structure for the first three sessions
• Integrate administrative and ethical requirements without overwhelming clients
• Strengthen informed consent, client autonomy, and transparency
• Set clear expectations about therapy, pace, and outcomes
• Align early formulation and intervention with client goals
• Create a practical guide for structuring a 50 minute session

How to use the first three sessions intentionally

An exploration of why early sessions matter and how clear structure supports engagement, trust, and momentum without rushing the therapeutic process.

How to balance rapport and therapeutic authority

Guidance on building a strong therapeutic alliance while holding clear boundaries, roles, and direction in the work.

How to integrate ethical and administrative requirements without overwhelming clients

A practical approach to informed consent, confidentiality, boundaries, and documentation that feels transparent and supportive rather than burdensome.

How to set clear expectations about therapy, pace, and outcomes

Support for having early conversations about what therapy can and cannot offer, how change happens, and how progress will be reviewed.

How to align early formulation and intervention with client goals

An overview of how to develop an early formulation that informs treatment direction while remaining collaborative and flexible.

How to structure a focused 50 minute session

A practical guide to session flow that supports containment, clarity, and therapeutic purpose.

Suitable for

• Psychologists
• Social workers
• Occupational therapists
• Mental health professionasl 
• Therpists 
• Counsellors
• Psychiatrists
• Students undertaking training in the above disciplines

Length 

• 1 ½ hours

Level of experience

• Undertaking or completed qualifications in mental health, counselling or related disciplines

What is included

• Access to online training
• Ongoing ccess to the event recording 
• Downloadable templates and checklists
• Certificate of completion