Private Practice Archives - Josephine Hughes

Are You Charging Enough for Your Private Practice?

by Josephine Hughes | Oct 1, 2026 | Private Practice

Therapists often worry whether their fees are unaffordable, particularly when the cost of living is increasing and enquiries seem to be quieter. However, my latest guest on the podcast, Claire Ratcliffe, turned this question around and asked: Can you...

Why Therapists Can Lack Confidence Working with Couples

by Josephine Hughes | Sep 24, 2026 | Mindset, Private Practice

In brief: Feeling out of your depth when working with couples doesn’t necessarily mean couples counselling isn’t for you. The right training, specialist supervision and a clearer framework for managing relationship dynamics can help therapists feel more...

What Is Neuro-Affirming Practice? Supporting Neurodivergent Clients with Louise Lucas

by Josephine Hughes | Jul 2, 2026 | Private Practice

As knowledge of neurodivergence increases in the general population, more and more therapists are working with neurodivergent clients. However, traditional therapeutic approaches – designed for neurotypical people – may not meet their needs. So...

Using AI in Private Practice: What Therapists Need to Know

by Josephine Hughes | Jun 18, 2026 | Private Practice

The rapid growth of AI use has many therapists wondering how they can use AI in their work and whether it is ethical to do so. Concerns include everything from issues such as client confidentiality, their safety as they turn to AI for therapy, and whether...

Anticipatory Grief in the Therapy Room: Lessons from Genetic Counselling

by Josephine Hughes | Jun 4, 2026 | Private Practice

When thinking about grief, we often focus on a past event. But the anticipatory grief that clients bring to therapy is often about an ongoing situation which has no clear resolution. Recently I interviewed psychotherapist and genetic counsellor, Uruj Anjum, about the...

Counselling Private Practice Not Growing? Here’s How to Keep Going

by Josephine Hughes | May 28, 2026 | Private Practice

If your counselling private practice isn’t growing as fast as you’d hoped, it’s very tempting to compare yourself with others who have a bigger practice than you and think it’s easier for them. This is particularly true when your practice is...