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Starting Private Practice: Practical Advice from Therapist Katrina Johnson

by Josephine Hughes | Mar 25, 2025 | Private Practice

Why Fear Holds So Many Counsellors Back from Starting Private Practice When Katrina Johnson first considered starting private practice, she felt what many therapists feel – fear. Despite over 20 years of experience, she stayed in her job at a domestic abuse...

Posting Without Self-Doubt: How Therapists Can Overcome Fear of Social Media

by Josephine Hughes | Mar 18, 2025 | Marketing

Ever sat down to write a social media post and immediately heard that nagging voice in your head? Fear of social media raises it’s head and can quickly throw us off balance. “Who do I think I am to post this?” “What if people think I’m just...

How to Run a Private Practice with a Chronic Illness

by Josephine Hughes | Mar 11, 2025 | Private Practice

Running a private therapy practice comes with its own set of challenges, but what happens when you’re also managing a chronic illness? In my latest Good Enough Counsellors podcast, I spoke with therapist and author Elizabeth Turp about navigating private practice...

Networking for Therapists: How to Get More Word-of-Mouth Referrals

by Josephine Hughes | Mar 4, 2025 | Networking

When you hear the word networking, do you picture awkward small talk, business cards, and forced conversations over breakfast with high-powered professionals? If that’s the case, it’s no wonder so many therapists avoid it. The truth is networking for therapists...

Social Media for Therapists: 4 Content Ideas That Build Trust and Engagement

by Josephine Hughes | Feb 27, 2025 | Marketing

If you’ve ever sat in front of your computer, staring at a blank screen, thinking, What on earth do I post today?—you’re not alone. Today, therefore, I’m sharing a post on social media for therapists that should help you out with ideas, strategies, and...