Tag: Business support

  • Do you Advertise or Not?

    I often get asked by practitioners, “Is it okay to advertise my services?” And in particular, “Is it okay to advertise on the Internet?” Those in favour of advertising online will argue that we live in a technological age, and that potential clients will reach for their phone, iPad or computer as the first source…

  • Our Time is Up!

    Setting and holding firm boundaries is an important aspect of self care. It helps us to mind ourselves in the work, and reminds us that our needs are important too. It is also an important aspect of modelling for our clients. An ability to set and hold boundaries is an important skill in the business…

  • Who Minds the Shop?

    A couple of years ago, my therapist had to drop out of the work at short notice due to a sudden illness.  I can still remember the shock of learning that she was going to be absent for several months, and the difficulty I had in dealing with it at the time.  My therapist had…

  • Have You Enough Support for Your Business?

    I was a bit taken aback when a colleague suggested to me during the week that what I was really looking for was support. After all, I teach this stuff, don’t I? As a therapist, I provide support for my clients, usually emotional support, and sometimes the more practical support of looking at resourcing or…

  • Setting up a Private Practice

    Are you thinking of starting your own practice as a counsellor or psychotherapist? This workshop will help you get off the ground. Looking at the practical issues related to setting up a private professional practice such as Clarifying the type of practice you would like to create Exploring the services you might provide, and the…