
A problem solving session is dedicated time and structure to work through a specific challenge. This 90-minute one-time session draws on Problem-Solving Therapy, an evidence-based approach that helps you move from feeling stuck to having a clear, practical plan.
Before the session, you'll receive a short form to help you organize your thoughts and make the most of our time together. During the session, we'll define the problem clearly, explore your options, and develop a realistic plan of action that fits your life.
You'll leave with a written summary of everything we worked through and a concrete set of next steps — so you walk away with more than just clarity, you walk away with a plan.
Structured problem solving
Using structured, evidence-based problem-solving techniques, we'll work together to understand your situation more clearly, untangle the key facts, generate real options, and build a practical action plan that moves you forward with confidence.
Customized approach
While our approach is grounded in structure and evidence, everything we develop together is personalized - tailored to your unique circumstances, priorities, and what matters most to you.
Written action plan
At the end of the session, you'll receive a personalized written summary of everything we worked through — including your action plan and the concrete next steps you'll be taking forward.



Facilitated by Judith Paterson
Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist
Sessions are facilitated by a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist with over 20 years of business leadership and structured problem solving experience before transitioning into mental health. With an MBA, MSW, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt*, and specialized training in problem solving therapy, she specializes in supporting people in designing solutions to life's problems and implementing meaningful and sustainable change.
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* a certified expert who leads complex organizational improvement projects


