The Grow Your Private Practice Show

This week's podcast comes from a question that one of my listeners sent to me:“Being a younger, newer therapist in private practice, I often worry how my clients will perceive my age and expertise. I have had a few clients switch to older counsellors, though some genuinely like having a younger counsellor who can relate.”It raises the question of what’s the most important thing to consider when working with a client.  For me it’s all about connection, having a solid therapeutic relationship.But what if you are very different from your client, how can you make that connection so as not to alienate them? Is it important to be similar in some shape or form as your client, perhaps in age, sex, background, and does it matter?Should you consider your niche to take advantage of your personal attributes, interests and qualities?There could be a simple answer and it could be waiting for inside this podcast.   In this episode we explore:The importance of having a strong therapeutic relationship with clients Why someone might not connect with youHow to use anything about you to your advantage in private practice to help your clientsLinks to followEpisode 3: Drop the psychobabble, get more clients

In this week's podcast episode I had the pleasure of talking to Yasmin Shaheen Zaffar, from Redkite Therapy.  Yasmin has a unique approach when it comes to using her creative skills and business mind to help her clients and promote her business brand. Learn how Yasmin actively seeks out different channels to raise awareness around the therapy she offers and her business as she strives to take therapy and therapy language and make it more consumer-friendly.In this episode we explore:Overcoming adversityThe Angry TentCreativityLet’s Shop Shouting day 6th November 2021How to get into the pressCrowdfundingYasmin is a super hard-working woman who will no doubt inspire you during this podcast.  A valuable listen that will give you new ideas to try in your own business.About YasminYasmin is an integrative counsellor in private practice. She is the regional Leeds ambassador for The Creative Counsellors Club and is passionate about creative counselling.She has developed a number of therapy tools including The Angry Tent, The Anxiety Tent, The R.U.D Process, The Empty Chair Cards and online programs including Lets Stop Shouting and SHED Stress. She is also the founder of Lets Stop Shouting Awareness day which happens on Saturday November 6th 2021.She has a free Facebook group called ‘My CC Toolkit’ and shares tips on working safely online and weekly online creative interventions.Links to follow:To join Yasmins Facebook group, download free resources and find online games please go to the following link https://watotoplay.com/janetravis/Follow #journorequests for PR opportunitiesSupport National Let’s Stop Shouting Day using #letsstopshouting21

Do you ever have those days when one minute, you feel like you can take on the world and accomplish almost anything and then the next, you have about as much energy and enthusiasm as a grumpy teenager? These changes in our mood and energy directly impact our productivity at home, at work, and in life in general and usually result in us rating our day as good or bad.But what if I suggested that you change that language and instead of labelling your day’s productivity as good or bad that you refer to it as ebb and flow?A GYPP member kindly contacted me to suggest the topic of this week’s podcast, How to Stay Productive, Even on Low Energy Days.  She commented, “you once sent me a blog about ebb and flow energy, and it’s been invaluable to me at times when my motivation has been low and my imposter syndrome high”.Naomi Dunford wrote this particular blog from ittybiz in 2017, and in it, she takes a behind-the-scenes look at why bad days happen.  She highlights the importance of recognising your energy levels so that you can achieve realistic tasks during both these cycles to make the most of your day.In this podcast, I share practical tips that I have found beneficial to make the most of my ebb and flow that I hope will be invaluable to you too.We can’t meet every day with the same amount of energy, but trust that you will get things done and do what works for you.Links to follow:Naomi’s original blog ‘How To Stay Amazingly Productive On Low Energy Days’ Episode 12: Your business, your rules.

It’s my 4th anniversary, and this week I reflect on my business journey and the many lessons I’ve learned.  And - spoiler alert - they are probably things you’ve struggled with too. So take a listen and learn from my mistakes.In this episode we explore:The benefits of bootstrappingMaking good business investmentsEmbracing changeBoundaries, burnout and letting go of responsibilityBeing bullied by imposter syndromeLinks to followEpisode 39: What should I name my therapy business?Episode 12: Your business, your rulesEpisode 24: Managing your diary with time blockingTherapy Rebrand