Therapy can be brief. You may find enough help for your situation in the initial session.
Or it may continue over time, depending on what you want, and according to your needs.

Therapy services

Counselling
Counselling may be brief or long term.
It is often once a week, but can unfold as needed.

Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy is an ongoing exploration and healing of patterns of behaviour and emotional expression.
It tends to be once a week.