Ms Shima Husen
Shima Husen holds an MSc in Organizational Behaviour from Concordia University, Canada, and MSc in Psychology and a BSc (Hons) in Psychology from University of Bolton.
Currently, she serves as a psychology lecturer, where she teaches courses such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Political Psychology, Personal and Family Counseling, and Leadership. Her teaching approach is focused on making psychological principles accessible and applicable, helping students and professionals alike deepen their understanding of the field.
With intensive training in Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), she has a strong foundation in this therapeutic approach and relied on it in her previous role as a coach and trainer where she designed and delivered customized training programs and workshops, catering to a diverse range of audiences in academic, corporate, and community settings. Her tailored approach ensured that each program met the specific needs of participants, leading to meaningful learning and growth.
Her expertise led to numerous opportunities to present at conferences, as a plenary speaker, workshop facilitator, and presenter. Her fields of interest include Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Single Session Therapy (SST), Coaching, Social Psychology and Positive Psychology.
Accelerating Change: Solution-Focused Strategies for Single Session Therapy
In today’s fast-evolving world, mental health professionals face the growing challenge of meeting increased demand within limited time and resources. This workshop addresses this challenge by introducing a powerful, time-efficient therapeutic approach that leverages Solution Focused Brief Therapy within a single-session framework. Solution-Focused Single Session Therapy (SF-SST) is designed to deliver immediate impact by helping clients identify and amplify their strengths and resources, facilitating forward momentum within a single session. Aligned with the conference theme, "Change," this workshop presents SF-SST as a model for delivering meaningful change by maximizing each therapeutic encounter’s potential.
Single Session Therapy (SST) is rooted in the principle of delivering therapeutic services at the point of need, empowering clients to leverage their strengths and continue their journey toward change independently after a single session. This model is not new—its origins trace back to the early days of psychotherapy and Freud’s work—but its relevance has increased in recent years due to heightened demand for mental health services, longer waiting lists, and resource constraints.
Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), a pragmatic and evidence-based approach, is ideal for SST, as it emphasizes immediate solutions. Together, these models allow clinicians to create a lasting change in a single session by focusing on solutions and strengths rather than problems. Importantly, SF-SST supports client self-reliance, while additional sessions remain available if required.
This workshop will introduce participants to the essential principles and mindset behind SF-SST, debunking common myths around its application and effectiveness. Participants will be guided through the SF-SST process in a structured, interactive environment, where they will have opportunities to engage in practical exercises. The session will include an introduction to the foundations of SST and SFBT, supported by empirical evidence, and a group discussion on the mindset and goals unique to SF-SST. Participants will explore real-life examples and visual aids, and will engage in roleplay activities to practice delivering SF-SST in realistic settings.
Through this workshop, attendees will gain a new perspective on brief, solution-focused interventions, enhancing their ability to respond to clients’ needs. SF-SST offers practitioners a pathway to accelerate change, fostering resilience and self-directed growth in clients while meeting the urgent demands of modern mental health services.