Do you feel hesitant in deciding if an online practice is a right fit for you or your clients? Have you been thinking about making a change in your approach to work-life balance? What would that look like for you?   I recognise that making the switch to online private practice is a risk, but often things are both risks and opportunities! If you want to make significant changes in your lifestyle, become more remote, or have more control over your schedule, providing online therapy is a great way  to achieve your personal and professional goals.  In this podcast episode, I share my positive (and some negative) experiences of launching my Canadian online private practice. In This Episode: The benefits of online counselling  Some cons to be aware of (and tips to help!) Questions to ask yourself before starting an online private practice The benefits of online counselling   Like many other therapists, I transitioned to an online private practice because of the pandemic. Even though I was scared in the beginning, I am so glad that I chose this path.  I understood that online therapy is not discount therapy, and even though that myth was more real before the pandemic, it still can hold some therapists back from making the switch. My clients were also able to see me more often, and more easily! They didn't have to drive or travel anywhere to get to my office.  Some more pros that I experienced starting an online Canadian private practice include:  The flexibility of clinical hours  Saving money on rent  Making my schedule suit my life  Saving money on professional clothing  Launching an online group Canadian private practice  Some cons to be aware of (and tips to help!)Even though I love the experience of working online and remotely, there are some cons that you should be aware of when you are considering opening your own Canadian online private practice.  Some of these include:  Working alone  Get in touch with a clinical supervisor whom you can reach out to and work with when you feel that you need and want some extra support. Additionally, network! Start professional relationships with other therapists who work remotely in your area, and form a community together.  Working from home  Working from home can be difficult because you do almost everything there, from personal to professional life. To curb this cabin fever, I recommend getting out every single day. Go for a walk, join a gym, or try a new hobby in someplace new to help mitigate the sameness.  A loss of sense of the importance of going to an office.  Even though it is good to be humbled, your ego can sometimes take a hit from working alone where no one is there to see and celebrate your accomplishments alongside you. So, make an effort to check up on yourself, celebrate your good days, and share them with friends!  Everything is going to be online.  You may never meet your associates, virtual assistants, or clients in person . You talk to a screen a lot, but on the other hand, this creates a helpful boundary between your personal and professional activities.   Practicing self-discipline  Having your own online private practice means that you are in control of everything because no one is going to knock on your door to get you to work. This can be a benefit if you like to control your own schedule but could also be a drawback if managing your own schedule is difficult for you. Connect with me: Instagram Website  Resources Mentioned and Useful Links:  Ep 37 How to Build a Caseload in Your Canadian Private Practice with Online Booking  Article: How to Set Up a Canadian Private Practice Website  Sign up for my free e-course on How to Start an Online Canadian Private Practice Building a Canadian Online Group Private Practice | EP 06 How to Set Up Your Canadian Private Practice for Financial Success | EP 19  Rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon, and TuneIn

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