06/10/2025
In therapy, endings can sometimes feel tricky for clients
Whether it’s a change in a relationship
leaving therapy
a transition at work
or even the close of a life chapter that has shaped who we are.
When a client is preparing to end therapy after building confidence or letting go of old patterns, the ending can sometimes feel bittersweet.
There’s pride in how far they’ve come
but also a natural wobble in wondering
“Can I do this without the weekly sessions”
One of the creative tools I sometimes use to support this stage
is a set of reflective cards.
Each card offers a gentle question
or a prompt
an invitation to pause
To reflect and notice what’s happening
Both on the outside and inside.
These prompts aren’t about “giving the right answer.”
They’re about reflecting and creating choice
And through that choice,
clients can often discover…
A new perspective
Acknowledging their inner strength
A deeper self-awareness of who they are beyond their conditioning
Or even a glimpse of what new beginnings are emerging as therapy closes.
Endings in therapy can often be
celebrations of
new beginnings
And changes that have taken root.
👉Have you ever used reflective prompts
or journalling questions
to help you through an ending
or a new beginning in your own life?
Credit: Reflective Endings Cards Created by
