by Josephine Hughes | Feb 12, 2026 | Marketing, Private Practice
One of the questions you may have, If you’re a therapist in private practice, is how to reach more potential clients through social media. You may find you’re mainly followed by other therapists and this is not unusual. But how can you attract new clients...
by Josephine Hughes | Feb 5, 2026 | Private Practice
Many therapists often ask these questions when they’re building a private practice: Am I behind? Should I be further on by now? Why does it feel like everyone else is moving faster than me? These worries can be common for neurodivergent therapists, and for anyone...
by Josephine Hughes | Jan 29, 2026 | Private Practice
A steady way to grow Many therapists ask how to build a private practice that lasts, especially when they want something sustainable rather than rushed or driven by pressure. Reaching the recent milestone of my 100th podcast episode prompted me to reflect on what...
by Josephine Hughes | Jan 15, 2026 | Private Practice
January can feel heavy for counsellors and a time of pressure. Enquiries might be quiet. Self-doubt can creep in. That familiar sense of falling behind can arrive before the year has really got going. And while January is just one month, it often impacts how we feel...
by Josephine Hughes | Jan 8, 2026 | Private Practice
In this post, I’m taking an honest look at accreditation. I’ll explore what accreditation actually means, why some counsellors choose to go for it, what the process involves, and how to decide whether it’s the right step for you. I’ll also talk about why choosing not...
by Josephine Hughes | Nov 6, 2025 | Private Practice
When counsellor Gemma Anderson started her training, she never imagined it would lead to a thriving private practice. Having become a mum at sixteen, she worked in a wide range of jobs — from bakery counters to loan collection and domestic cleaning — before retraining...
