Private Practice Archives - Josephine Hughes

Why Do Therapists Struggle to Talk About Their Private Practice?

by Josephine Hughes | Sep 3, 2026 | Marketing

Many therapists struggle to talk about their private practice. Often, it’s because they make assumptions about how other people might respond. They worry that other people won’t be interested, that they’ll be seen as pushy, or that potential clients...

Therapist Boundaries: When Kindness Gets in the Way

by Josephine Hughes | Aug 19, 2026 | Ethical Practice

Counsellors and psychotherapists are generally very caring people who want the best for their clients. This can result in them sacrificing their own wellbeing in their desire not to cause disappointment to the people they work with. In this episode of the Good...

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...

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...

Creative Therapy and Building a Practice that Feels Like You

by Josephine Hughes | May 14, 2026 | Private Practice

When talking to someone as skilled as my latest podcast guest, Yasmin Shaheen-Zaffar, it’s easy to think that we’re not creative enough. And that belief can mean we feel too scared to use creative techniques in therapy. But it also shows up when therapists are talking...