A cleansing or uncrossing ritual removes negative energy that's already attached to you or your space — it's the "clean-up" step. A protection spell is the ongoing shield that comes after, preventing new negativity from taking hold.
If you suspect something has already latched on — a curse, a run of bad luck, a heavy feeling — we typically start with cleansing, then move into protection. If nothing has attached yet and you simply want to guard against future negativity, we can go straight to protection work.
I'll ask enough questions during your consultation to know which stage your situation calls for.