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Step by Step: Building your Private Practice
Episode 1316th May 2024 • Good Enough Counsellors • Josephine Hughes
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Whether you're an experienced therapist or just embarking on your journey, this podcast offers valuable insights into overcoming the challenges of building a successful private practice.

In today's episode:

  1. The Allure of Looking Professional: Discover how striving for a professional image can protect you from criticism but may also hinder your progress by fuelling perfectionism.
  2. Branding vs. Action: Learn why spending excessive time on branding might delay reaching out to clients and how it could be a form of self-protection against feelings of vulnerability.
  3. Embracing Imperfection: Hear about real-life examples demonstrating that sometimes, letting go of rigid preparations allows for more natural and effective client interactions.
  4. Equipment as Metaphor: Find out why accumulating 'equipment' (e.g., qualifications, tools) can prevent you from actually 'starting the walk,' paralleling the fear many have when beginning their practices.
  5. Planning Your Route: Gain insights into setting realistic goals and milestones for your practice while avoiding comparisons with others who may seem ahead in their journeys.
  6. Enjoying The Journey: Be reminded that despite aiming for success, it's important to appreciate the process, connect with what you love about your work, and recognise how far you've come already.

Setting up in private practice? Download my free checklist HERE

Need ideas for how to get clients? Download my free handout 21 Ways for Counsellors to Attract New Clients HERE

You can also find me here:

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Josephine Hughes on Facebook

Josephine Hughes on YouTube

My website: josephinehughes.com

The information contained in Good Enough Counsellors is provided for information purposes only. The contents of this podcast are not intended to amount to advice and you should not rely on any of the contents of this podcast. Professional advice should be obtained before taking or refraining from taking any action as a result of the contents of this podcast.

Josephine Hughes disclaims all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on any of the contents of this podcast.

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