The best time for therapy is the time you’ll show up for. For a lot of people, that’s after 7 PM.
October 7, 20262 min read
By Zainab Adesola, BSW, MA, CCC
The 2 PM problem
Most clinics close when the workday ends. That leaves busy professionals choosing between their job and their mental health, and parents choosing between bedtime and an appointment. Many simply don’t go.
Why we stay open late
Our clients told us the same thing again and again: they needed care that fit their lives. So our therapists see clients by secure video on weekdays from 11 AM to 11 PM, Alberta Time, and on Saturdays from noon to 6 PM.
Who books late sessions
- Professionals who can’t step away during the day
- Parents, after the kids are asleep
- Shift workers
- Students
- Caregivers
Making an evening session work
- Pick a private spot and use headphones
- Give yourself ten minutes before to settle, and ten after to come down
- Plan something calming for afterwards, like a walk, a shower or a cup of tea
- If a heavy session leaves you wired, write down one thing to remember, then let it rest until tomorrow
Is late therapy as good as daytime therapy?
The time on the clock matters less than showing up regularly and feeling settled. The right time is the one you can keep.
This article is general information, not medical, legal or insurance advice. For advice about your situation, talk to your health care provider, your insurer or a lawyer.
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