Overwhelmed by Private Practice?

24/04/2025 25 min Temporada 2 Episodio 62
Overwhelmed by Private Practice?

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Feeling completely overwhelmed by private practice? Whether you’re just getting started or stuck with marketing your existing therapy practice, this episode is your gentle nudge to take action - one tiny step at a time.Josephine shares her own story of paralysis when starting out, and how the idea of a minimum viable product helped her move forward without needing everything to be perfect. You'll learn how to break down daunting tasks, how to get motivated with small wins, and why starting scrappy is better than not starting at all.Takeaways:Why overwhelm happens and what to do about itThe myth of needing a “perfect” website, logo, or strategyThe concept of minimum viable product and how it applies to private practiceHow to break down big tasks like updating your directory profileThe power of 15-minute timers and the Pomodoro methodReal-life examples of starting small - from directory entries to social media postsWhy progress, not perfection, is the key to growthIf private practice feels too big or too much, you’re not alone - and it doesn’t have to stay that way.Want help writing your directory profile? I’ve written a range of blogs to guide you - head to josephinehughes.com/blogSetting up in private practice? Download my free checklist HERENeed ideas for how to get clients? Download my free handout 21 Ways for Counsellors to Attract New Clients HEREYou can also find me here:The Good Enough Counsellors Facebook GroupJosephine Hughes on FacebookJosephine Hughes on YouTubeMy website: josephinehughes.comprivate practice tips, starting private practice, marketing for therapists, motivation for therapists, setting up a therapy practice, private practice marketing strategies, mental health business tips, productivity for therapists, therapy practice management, getting clients in private practiceThe information contained in Good Enough Counsellors is provided for information purposes only. The contents of this podcast are not intended to amount to advice and you should not rely on any of the contents of this podcast. Professional advice should be obtained before taking or refraining from taking any action as a result of the contents of this podcast.Josephine Hughes disclaims all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on any of the contents of this podcast.