How do you find the courage to get started in private practice? In this inspiring episode, Fi Hewkin shares her personal story of overcoming self-doubt to finding the confidence to be herself and attract clients.

In today's episode:

• Fi describes some of the adversities she faced in life and how she defied expectations to become a fully qualified counsellor
• Fi reflects on how past challenges, like domestic abuse, have shaped her approach as an empathetic therapist who doesn't shy away from swearing when it helps clients feel at ease and understood
• How Fi got set up in private practice
• How Fi established and runs a low cost community counselling service, including how she obtained funding to pay therapists
• The methods Fi uses to attract clients to her practice, including how she uses social media, directories and blogging.

Takeaways:

Fi's story is one of resilience—her ability to turn 'I can't' into 'I did' serves as motivation for anyone questioning their ability to succeed in private practice. Her emphasis on staying genuine has not only attracted clients but also allowed her to grow both professionally and personally. Whether you're just starting out or looking for private practice strategies, there's much to learn from Fi about building connections through authenticity and shared humanity rather than polished facades.

Find Fi here via her website or her Facebook page

Setting up in private practice? Download my free checklist HERE

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My website: josephinehughes.com

The 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.

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