This Business of Therapy

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  • Let’s Talk About Money

    The Three Big Subjects There’s a saying in psychotherapy that there are the “three big subjects” which your client may never raise without your prompting them, Sex, Death and Money. No one likes to talk about them even though they may be causing stress in their lives. Now, if we never ask our clients about…

  • The Greed Shadow

    One of the things that muddies our relationship with money is the greed shadow. This shadow is very prevalent among all kinds of helpers and can seriously get in the way of us charging our worth. It has a direct impact on our ability to step into our authority as a business owner. It can…

  • Business & Finance Essentials

    A new workshop for therapists and healers now available on Therapy Academy I am delighted to announce that my new online course, Business & Finance Essentials, is now available from Therapy Academy. If you are starting or developing a therapy or healing practice, and have questions about the business and finance aspects, this course is…

  • Shrink back or take a risk?

    The Joy of Owning Your Own Business Self-Employment is really living the high life, isn’t it? We take the risk of having our own business, and the rewards are bountiful. The power to create the income you want in the way you want it. The freedom to forge your own course, to shape your practice…

  • Business and Finance Fundamentals for Private Practice: Free Masterclass

    Free Masterclass with Jude Fay and Emma Murphy John Lowe (the Money Doctor) and Emma Murphy of Opal Success recently presented a great live event “Business and Finance Fundamentals for Private Practice.” The event wasn’t recorded, but many attended and there were many requests for a replay. So Emma and I got together earlier this…

  • A Hidden Agenda: The Enemy Within

    Apart from goal trauma, another thing that stops us from getting what we want is having a hidden agenda. Hidden agendas are motivations that have nothing to do with the issue at hand, but that we are putting into the mix. I have spoken about this in my book “This Business of Therapy” when I…

  • Therapy Practice, Resistance & The Third Way

    Resistance helps us to stay safe and know the limits of our abilities. But like a young child, it shouldn’t be in charge!

  • Two New Courses Available From This Business of Therapy

    Two new course offerings available from This Business of Therapy. Hosted by TherapyAcademy.ie. From Striving to Thriving: This six month group experience is an online event for those who would like support on their journey to starting or developing their private practice. See here for details Marketing Basics for those who help others: Would you…

  • This Is Your Time To Shine

    In this Podcast, I speak with Dr Sree Meleth about my work, struggles with imposter syndrome and how changing your inner dialogue can change your external relationships. (PS, if you listen to the end, you’ll learn how to access a coaching session with me at 80% discount!!) The Downside of Being Practical

  • Lies, damn lies and perceptions

    I recently had to complete my application to renew accreditation. It’s a tedious task, filling out all the details, gathering all of the information, the CPD certs, the client hours and so on. I am a member of three professional bodies, so this is a task I have to perform fairly regularly.As you do when…