Josephine Hughes, Author at Josephine Hughes

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...

How Much Should I Charge as a Therapist?

by Josephine Hughes | Feb 19, 2025 | Private Practice

If you’re wondering how much should I charge as a therapist? you’re not alone. Fee setting is one of the trickiest aspects of private practice, and many therapists struggle to know what’s fair, ethical, and financially sustainable. If you prefer to listen,...

Sustaining a Thriving Counselling Private Practice: Balancing Clients, Self-Care, and Ethics

by Josephine Hughes | Jan 28, 2025 | Private Practice

When you start out in private practice, the focus is often on the client – and rightly so. After all, they are the reason we’re here. But as you continue to build your practice, it’s important to remember that your success depends on more than just how you serve...