Standard counseling session
50 minSegments
5
First
5:00
Total
50:00
A 50-minute session timer with check-in, main work, reflection, and closing.
Therapy and counseling pacing
Free Counseling Session Timer
Use a counseling session timer for check-in, agenda setting, main discussion, exercises, reflection, notes, and closing. Keep time visible without making the session feel rushed.
Built for this job
Counselors can protect closing time without abruptly ending the session.
Clients can understand the shape of the session when timing is shared carefully.
Remote or group sessions can use a shared display controlled by the facilitator.
Current agenda item
Check-in
1/5
5:00
Next
Agenda setting
Total time
50:00
Use this setup in XTimer
Need a controller link, viewer display, or shared room?
Keep this simple timer for quick work. Move into an XTimer room when one person controls the clock and another screen shows it to a speaker, team, class, or audience.
Presets that match real work
Start from a timer people already understand.
Each preset has a clear use case, duration, and workflow. That makes the page useful for search visitors immediately, and gives professional users a natural path into XTimer rooms when they need separate controller and viewer devices.
Short session
30 minSegments
3
First
5:00
Total
30:00
A 30-minute counseling session with check-in, focus topic, and close.
Group counseling
1 hourSegments
5
First
5:00
Total
1:00:00
A 60-minute group session with opening, round, group work, and close.
Professional setup
Use the simple timer first, then graduate to controlled timing.
Use a subtle display when timing should support rather than dominate the session.
Reserve time for reflection and close.
Do not show a timer if it would make the client feel rushed or unsafe.
Use XTimer rooms when group sessions need a shared visual display.
Frequently asked questions
What is a counseling session timer?
A counseling session timer helps structure check-in, agenda setting, main discussion, exercises, reflection, notes, and closing time.
Should clients see the counseling timer?
That depends on the setting. Some clients benefit from visible time boundaries, while others may prefer the timer to stay therapist-facing.
Can I use this for group counseling?
Yes. The group counseling preset gives structure to check-ins, group work, reflection, and close.