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Using AI in Private Practice: What Therapists Need to Know

by Josephine Hughes | Jun 18, 2026 | Private Practice

The rapid growth of AI use has many therapists wondering how they can use AI in their work and whether it is ethical to do so. Concerns include everything from issues such as client confidentiality, their safety as they turn to AI for therapy, and whether...

Social Media for Therapists: Scared to Post Online?

by Josephine Hughes | Jun 11, 2026 | Marketing

Although many therapists consider using social media to attract potential clients, many of them pause. They may create a professional account, but they never use it. And the reason is simple: they are scared to post online. Social media algorithms reward...

Anticipatory Grief in the Therapy Room: Lessons from Genetic Counselling

by Josephine Hughes | Jun 4, 2026 | Private Practice

When thinking about grief, we often focus on a past event. But the anticipatory grief that clients bring to therapy is often about an ongoing situation which has no clear resolution. Recently I interviewed psychotherapist and genetic counsellor, Uruj Anjum, about the...

Counselling Private Practice Not Growing? Here’s How to Keep Going

by Josephine Hughes | May 28, 2026 | Private Practice

If your counselling private practice isn’t growing as fast as you’d hoped, it’s very tempting to compare yourself with others who have a bigger practice than you and think it’s easier for them. This is particularly true when your practice is still...

Creating Social Media Content without Burnout – For Therapists in Private Practice

by Josephine Hughes | May 21, 2026 | Marketing

Many therapists in private practice think about using social media to reach potential clients. However, the thought of always having to be online and constantly posting content sounds like a fast route to burnout. It feels unrealistic when you’re also...