Opening a Private Therapy Practice

Thinking about starting a private therapy practice but unsure where to begin? This practical course takes you through the essentials. From setting up your policies and organisational systems, to building your brand and finding clients, let’s create a practice that works for you.

Opening a private therapy practice can feel exciting, freeing and very overwhelming! This course takes you through the practical, ethical and business foundations you need to consider, helping you turn a long list of questions into a realistic plan for a practice that feels professional, sustainable and authentically yours.

What we'll cover:

  • Is private practice right for you and the practicalities of self-employment.
  • Defining your practice, finding your niche and developing your brand.
  • Look at professional and ethical foundations when opening your practice.
  • Example contracts, policies and other practice admin.
  • Tips for marketing and advertising your practice.
  • Safeguarding, risk, safety, data protection and record keeping.
  • Fees and managing your finances.
  • Creating your client journey.
  • Managing your boundaries and making time for self-care.

Who is this for?

  • Newly qualified counsellors & psychotherapists, or those who have been working in the NHS or agencies and looking to open a new practice.
  • Trainee therapists
  • Practitioners struggling with their existing practice and looking to revamp their processes.

Course details:

  • Online (via Zoom)
  • 3 hours - one off session (with breaks)
  • Minimum group size of 4 people
  • Flexible dates depending on sign up
  • Group bookings available
  • Private 1-2-1 session available
  • Downloadable resources to be sent after the course

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