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 22, 2026 | Marketing
If you’re working hard on your social media it can feel discouraging if you’re mainly followed by other therapists. After all, you’re trying to reach clients. So let’s discuss why that happens and what you can do about it – in particular, how fear of...
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 | 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....
