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...
by Josephine Hughes | Oct 30, 2025 | Private Practice
Do you feel sceptical about the idea of email counselling? Many therapists wonder whether something that happens entirely in writing – with no tone of voice, facial expression, or real-time conversation – can really be as effective as face to face therapy....
by Josephine Hughes | Oct 23, 2025 | Private Practice
Do you ever feel like running your private practice is a bit of a roller coaster? One week you’re full of enquiries, and the next, you’re facing cancellations or empty spaces in your diary. Those highs and lows can feel exhausting – emotionally and...
by Josephine Hughes | Oct 2, 2025 | Private Practice
What does it look like to build a successful private practice when you’re autistic? In this episode of Good Enough Counsellors, I talk to therapist Kroy Ryder about how he went from working as a hotel cleaner to running a thriving private practice – all...
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...
