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Do Therapists Need to Be Experts to Choose a Niche?

Do Therapists Need to Be Experts to Choose a Niche?

by Josephine Hughes | Sep 25, 2025 | Private Practice

Many therapists hold back from choosing a niche because of one big worry: “I’m not an expert, so how can I specialise?”  It’s a question I hear often in the Good Enough Counsellors community, especially from those just starting out in private practice. The truth...
How to Stay Motivated in Private Practice When It’s Tough

How to Stay Motivated in Private Practice When It’s Tough

by Josephine Hughes | Aug 21, 2025 | Private Practice

When you’re building a counselling private practice, there will be moments when you feel close to giving up. In this blog, I want to share a couple of simple ways to draw on your own strength so you can stay motivated, even when things feel slow or uncertain. When my...
From No Self-Belief to a Thriving Private Practice: Fi Hewkin’s Story

From No Self-Belief to a Thriving Private Practice: Fi Hewkin’s Story

by Josephine Hughes | Aug 14, 2025 | Private Practice

When you’re filled with self-doubt, the idea of running your own private practice can feel impossible. You look around at other therapists who seem so professional and confident, and wonder – who would want to come and see me? That’s exactly how Fi Hewkin felt...
Grow Your Therapy Practice by Nurturing Connection — with Becky Willoughby

Grow Your Therapy Practice by Nurturing Connection — with Becky Willoughby

by Josephine Hughes | Jul 24, 2025 | Private Practice

Do you ever feel private practice marketing is pushy or overwhelming?  Therapist Becky Willoughby offers a refreshing alternative: growing through connection, care, and community. She runs Willow Therapy Tring and has built a thriving practice without relying on...
Private Practice Slowdowns: How to Get More Clients This Summer

Private Practice Slowdowns: How to Get More Clients This Summer

by Josephine Hughes | Jul 17, 2025 | Private Practice

Experiencing a Private Practice Slowdown This Summer? Summer slowdowns in private practice are common – but they can still feel unsettling. It’s easy to start questioning your skills, your marketing, or even whether you’re cut out for this work. But the truth is...
Managing Anxiety in Private Practice: Insights from Laura Knight

Managing Anxiety in Private Practice: Insights from Laura Knight

by Josephine Hughes | Jun 19, 2025 | Private Practice

Private practice can bring freedom and fulfilment – but it can also stir up a lot of anxiety. Working for yourself brings pressures and questions such as whether you’ll get enough clients, managing finances during quiet periods and whether you’re good enough to...
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