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Do You Have to be the Best to Attract Therapy Clients?

Do You Have to be the Best to Attract Therapy Clients?

by Josephine Hughes | Jul 30, 2026 | Mindset

It’s hard for therapists to stand out in a crowded marketplace – and trying to be seen on directories may make you think that only the “best” therapists attract clients. So is it possible to build a successful private practice without having years of experience...
Feeling Lost After Qualifying as a Counsellor? What to Do Next

Feeling Lost After Qualifying as a Counsellor? What to Do Next

by Josephine Hughes | Jun 25, 2026 | Mindset

When I was researching the title for this blog, I saw that there’s a big spike in Google searches by newly qualified therapists in May and June.  They’ve finished their course and they start to wonder: “what’s next”? When your effort has been focused on actually...
Top Tips for Growing Your Private Practice

Top Tips for Growing Your Private Practice

by Josephine Hughes | Jan 25, 2022 | Achieving Success, Mindset

Top Tips for Growing Your Private Practice Private Practice: Feeling Overwhelmed? When you’re starting or growing your private practice, there are so many things to consider. Your mind can be whirling with things like writing websites, counselling profiles, contracts...
How to Stop Anxiety about Private Practice Progress

How to Stop Anxiety about Private Practice Progress

by Josephine Hughes | Apr 12, 2021 | Feeling Good Enough, Imposter Syndrome, Mindset

Anxiety about private practice progress is an insidious little beast that shows up in unexpected ways.  Here are just a few of the thoughts and emotions you may be experiencing – and what to do about them. Ever feel like you’re not doing enough? It feels like...
How to Stop Anxiety about Private Practice Progress

Doing Something Wrong: Dealing with the Fear

by Josephine Hughes | Feb 9, 2021 | Achieving Success, Business Advice for Counsellors, Imposter Syndrome, Mindset

Doing Something Wrong: Dealing with the Fear Many counsellors fear doing something wrong.  It’s often the reason why people won’t try new things.  People can be paralysed for years by the fear of getting it wrong: leading to self-criticism and feelings of...
The Best Way to Achieve Private Practice Goals

The Best Way to Achieve Private Practice Goals

by Josephine Hughes | Jan 25, 2021 | Business Advice for Counsellors, Mindset

The Best Way to Achieve Private Practice Goals  Now you’ve set some private practice goals, what is the best way to make sure you achieve them? Perhaps you’re planning on setting up your private practice or you’ve decided to do some more marketing.  However,...
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