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Have you ever been inspired to do something to grow your practice, but for some reason you didn’t follow through with it?

If you’re nodding, then you’re not alone. But if you want success, action is everything. After all, nothing changes if nothing changes.  

So if you want to move forward but for some reason, your growth is at a standstill, take a listen as I tell you how to turn inspiration into action. 

In this episode we explore:

• The importance of taking action 
• How to get started 
• What’s holding you back 
• Steps you can take to practice taking action 

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I love when people ask me questions, and today I’m going to answer a question Jo from www.joannalouisetherapy.com asked me.

Jo actually asked a couple of really great questions and I’ll answer the next one in the coming weeks.

Jo asked for some advice about how to cope with feeling isolated and a bit lonely when in private practice.

And it’s a great question because with confidentiality issues, the 1:1 work we do and often working from home, it can feel pretty isolated.

So if you are feeling a bit lonesome, today I’m going to share 6 Ways to feel less alone as a therapist, so you can connect with others.

So thank you Jo, and I hope this helps.

Episode 24: Managing your diary with time blocking

When you’re just starting out in private practice or struggling with fears around being visible, it can feel like a lonely place. And sometimes it looks like everyone else has it all figured out.

I remember seeing people that were just so natural on social media or in front of the camera, and thinking they had some sort of secret that I didn’t, and it would be impossible for me to do. 

Ever felt that?  

Well, today Fifi Mason and I are having a conversation about our own journey into visibility. 

We share our personal stories about getting comfortable with visibility but in a way that suited us personally.

We also share some tips with you - including Fifi’s brilliant ‘What if?’ game.

So take a listen - I think you’ll enjoy this one!

About Fifi Mason

Fifi works with introverts to inspire them to get visible on their own terms. 

She says:

So if you identify as being an introvert, be sure to check Fifi out at fifimason.com

And grab the free resource she mentioned to explore your comfort level about things to share - basically, to work out your personal disclosure boundaries at https://fifimason.com/comfort-level/

Connect with her on Linkedin

Or Instagram

Links to follow

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Episode 7 Using introvert superpowers to attract more clients

When it comes to your private practice, are you your own best-kept secret? Maybe you’re hiding in the shadows and letting the fear of being seen hold you back?

And this is the problem, the fear of visibility can really get in the way of your success. You might even start beating yourself up about not doing the things you know you need to be to grow your practice. Not good, no one needs that.

So in this episode, I talk about how to overcome visibility issues and get out of your own way so that you can show up, attract more clients, help more people and make more money. 

We’re going to look at:

• Why it’s important to be visible
• What visibility issues actually are
• Where they come from
• What being more visible actually means - and what it doesn’t
• And I’ll share some simple effective tips too for you to try

So take a listen, and discover how to embrace visibility on YOUR terms. 

Links to follow:

Episode 40: From ‘I can’t write’ to published author, with Zoe Clements

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Free guide: Attract therapy clients by helping not selling

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LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/janetravis

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The profile picture you share on your directory, your social media and your website is a chance for people - and potential clients - to connect with you. So it’s important to make a great first impression and stand out from the crowd. 

So here are 10 tips to help make your profile picture stand out, get noticed and be recognised. 

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Episode 52: How to start your private practice branding on a budget, with Laura Pearman

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The words we use in our marketing are powerful. Using the right words will draw people to you and the wrong ones will push people away. So it’s important to really think about what you’re saying.

In this podcast I explore:

• The negative impact of using ‘counsellory’ words aka psychobabble
• The importance of connection
• How to find alternative, more relatable words
• Some examples of how this might look in practice
• How using relatable words within marketing will attract more clients AND bring better results

Words are powerful, so use them to your advantage.

And if you want to start working on your marketing message, some and join the Grow Your Private Practice membership

We all know consistency is important, but what does that look like in practice? Because it may not be quite what you expect. 

So today the fabulous Sarah Dosanjh had kindly agreed to join me for a conversation about the reality of consistency.

• What is the gold standard?
• What is the worst-case scenario?
• What part does perfectionism play? 
• What is the reality of consistency?
• What’s right for YOU?

We also share lots of tips for you to help work out what's best for you. 

Sarah Dosanjh is a counsellor and psychotherapist and author of the book I Can't Stop Eating. She is passionate about helping those struggling with binge eating/body image to find peace and freedom around food.

She runs CPD events for therapists who want to learn about working with binge eating as well as offering training and a free support community for therapists who want to set up groups in private practice.

Links to follow: 

Episode 24: Managing your diary with time blocking

Episode 26: The truth about consistency (it might not be what you think!)

Episode 37: How having a niche diversified my business, with Sarah Dosanjh

Episode 38: How to stop comparing yourself to other therapists

Episode 47: How to stay productive, even on low energy days

Episode 56: How to achieve more in less time

Episode 63: Personal Disclosure in Marketing: What Therapists Need To Know (Part 1)

Episode 64: Personal disclosure in marketing: what therapists need to know (part 2)

Do you use a word of the year? 

A word of the year is a simple idea. It sets an intention so you know what you’re going to work on, increase or grow in your business or life. 

It’s a great way to focus on the inspiring, the good, the positive and the possibility of the year ahead.

And it’s completely free of course - so there are literally no drawbacks. 

In this episode, I look at:

• Why it’s a great thing to do
• Some ideas for words to choose
• I share 55 affirmations for success with you
• Making the most of your word of the year

So, what word will YOU choose for 2022?

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FREE 55 Affirmations for success

Have you noticed how the dream of Christmas and the reality of Christmas rarely look the same? 

You know how it is; you’re already busy enough but now have more to do, buy, plan and prep.

And coupled with your own ‘stuff’ that can come up around Christmas, like missing those no longer around, loneliness, anxiety, stress, family issues (there are always some family issues that get sparked!). 

Well, it’s important to take care of YOU over the festive season.

So this podcast explores some real counsellor self-care for over Christmas

Episode 36: How being a people pleaser can affect your private practice - and what to do about it

First impressions matter, so in this episode I have guest Kim Simmons, a VA that works exclusively with therapists, here to share her knowledge about why a smooth onboarding process helps the counselling process. 

We look at:

• Why a smooth welcoming process helps the therapeutic relationship 
• How it can help a client continue the counselling process
• How it demonstrates that you run a professional service

And Kim shares lots of tips and ideas you can try right now. 

Kim started her business Virtually Irreplaceable in late 2020 after working with therapists in Private Practice as a Virtual Assistant for several years. 

She has since pivoted the business to helping therapists get online, get their processes in place and their systems set up.

And because she has such a lot of experience of working specifically with counsellors she has a great knowledge around therapy specific business, like confidentiality, paperwork etc - basically, she takes away the headaches for you. 

Links to follow:

Connect with Kim on Linkedin HERE

And see how she can help you at Virtually Irreplaceable

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Workflow Freebie

Online Course (Virtually Done)

Facebook - facebook.com/VirtuallyIrreplaceable

Instagram - instagram.com/virtuallyirreplaceable

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