Initial intake and mental health screening, treatment plan and therapy agreement, session notes (SOAP), progress reviews, and termination summaries for psychology counseling practices and licensed therapists
A summary of our work together as we close this chapter of therapy. We honour the gains, name what is still unfolding, and set up a sturdy plan for what comes next — including how to reach back to us when that feels right.
Header
Client name:
Total sessions:
Treatment period (e.g. "Mar 2024 – May 2026"):
Termination date:
Reason for Ending
If other or there is helpful context, please describe:
Presenting Issues at Start
What brought you in initially:
Treatment Course Summary
A summary of the work — themes explored, modalities used, turning points:
Gains & Strengths Built
Coping skills, insights, behavioral changes, and relational growth:
Ongoing Concerns / Areas for Continued Growth
What is still unfolding — areas where continued attention may be helpful:
Relapse Prevention Plan
Early warning signs to notice — physical, emotional, behavioral:
Coping toolkit — what has worked best for you:
Support people you can lean on:
Daily and weekly self-care commitments:
Crisis Plan
A reminder of supports for difficult moments — local crisis lines, a trusted person to contact, and the nearest emergency department. Please write down what you would want a future-you to remember.
Referrals
Psychiatrist / medication provider:
Group therapy or workshop:
Peer support program:
Community resources (local services, helplines, advocacy groups):
Aftercare Resources
Apps, books, podcasts, online communities that may support continued growth:
Client Reflection
Optional — what stands out from our work together, what you want to remember, what you might say to a future-you:
Therapist Reflection
Therapist's observations on growth, key moments, and what stands out:
Open Door
Ending therapy is not goodbye forever. The door stays open in the ways below — please tick those that match our agreement.
I consent to a 6-month follow-up check-in
Signatures
Client signature:
Signature
Therapist signature:
Signature
Date signed:
I have reviewed this summary and agree it reflects our work together
Thank you for trusting this work. The skills and insights you have built belong to you now — carry them forward gently, and reach back when it serves you.
The Termination Summary & Follow-Up Plan template is a ready-to-use form from Pocper's Psychology Counseling Practice pack. Customize the fields to match your workflow, then share a link so clients can complete it and upload documents in real time.
What's in this template
Termination Summary & Follow-Up Plan
Header
Reason for Ending
Presenting Issues at Start
Treatment Course Summary
Gains & Strengths Built
Ongoing Concerns / Areas for Continued Growth
Relapse Prevention Plan
Crisis Plan
Referrals
Aftercare Resources
Client Reflection
Frequently asked questions
What is the Termination Summary & Follow-Up Plan template for?
It's a structured form you send to clients to collect the information, documents, and signatures a psychology counseling practice workflow needs — without the back-and-forth of email.
Can I edit this template?
Yes. Import it into your Pocper workspace, then add, remove, or reword any field before sharing it. Every template is fully editable.
How do clients fill it out?
You share a single link. Clients open it in any browser, complete the form, and their responses sync back to you in real time.