The Private Practice Academy Podcast

In 2020, I had a heart attack.

Despite this being a medical issue that I had no control over, I still didn’t tell any of my colleagues about it. I kept my experience a secret and chose not to seek support from my community, for one simple reason.

In this episode, I’ll share:

• Why I made the decision to hide my heart attack
• What I’d do differently if I had my time again
• The valuable lessons that this experience taught me

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I’m passionate about helping psychologists to scale their practices by hiring staff, but there are other methods to scale which don’t involve taking on a team.

One of these methods is to offer assessments. Today, I’m sharing all about how you can integrate ADHD assessments into your practice for more impact and more income.

In this episode, I’ll share:

• Should any psychologist (even those who aren’t experienced in neurodiversity) choose to scale with assessments?
• The importance of getting support
• Structure of ADHD assessments
• Why assessments are good to increase cash flow
• Marketing ADHD assessments
• Setting your fee structure
• Addressing the scarcity mindset

Interested in integrating ADHD assessments into your practice? Join my live workshop on 12th November 2024! Click here for more information.

Find out how to work with me: https://www.privatepracticeacademy.com.au/services

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If you’re a group practice owner, you know that there are many wonderful things about it… and also some less wonderful aspects!

Today’s guest is candid about her experiences in the private practice space, which span almost three decades. Kirstin Bouse is a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, and the founder of Perth Psychology Collective and All About Her - The Centre for Menopause.

In this episode, we speak about:

• Her journey from forensic assessments and offender work to the perimenopause space
• The benefits and challenges of running a group practice
• Why you need to have the right people around you
• How her perimenopause experience prompted a new business
• Her top tips for anyone expanding from solo to group

Find Kirstin’s various Instagram’s below, or check out All About Her’s website here.

• @kirstinbousepsych
• @the_midlife_psychologist
• @allabouthercentre 

This episode is sponsored by Moonraker AI.

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A lot of psychologists freak out at the idea of hiring staff! However, it doesn’t have to be difficult - it can be the thing that takes your practice to the next level and allows you to create more freedom, more impact and more income.

There are a number of things that you should know before you make your first hire. Luckily, that’s what I’m here to tell you!

In this episode, I’ll chat about:

• How to know when to hire
• The steps to making your first hire
• How to find good staff
• Ensuring you have aligned values with your team
• Deciding how much to pay your staff
• How to create contracts

Interested in mentoring? Learn more here.

Find out how to work with me: https://www.privatepracticeacademy.com.au/services

FREE content ideas for psychologists: https://www.privatepracticeacademy.com.au/content-ideas

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There are many reasons why moving beyond the 1:1 therapy model and finding alternative income sources is beneficial. In the words of today’s guest, Tiffany Rochester, shifting from therapy to coaching is liberating!

Tiffany is a Clinical Psychologist and head coach at Co-Parenting Companion, and she has scaled her practice by developing a group program.

In this episode, we speak about:

•  Her transition from one-on-one therapy to co-parenting coaching
• Challenges and liberation in moving from one-on-one to group programs
• Marketing and mindset shifts required for scaling a private practice
• Practical tips for scaling a private practice beyond one-on-one therapy
• Building a community and creating long-term impact through group programs
• Her top advice for others starting out in this space

Find Tiffany on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn or visit her website.

This episode is sponsored by Moonraker AI.

Find out how to work with me: https://www.privatepracticeacademy.com.au/services

FREE content ideas for psychologists: https://www.privatepracticeacademy.com.au/content-ideas

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When I first started looking at scaling my practice, I had so many questions. “Who am I going to ask about this?” I thought to myself.

Now, I know that if you want to move the needle and get to the next level as a group practice owner, you need support.

In this episode, I’ll chat about:

• Do you have to be doing 1:1 to ‘be a psychologist’?
• Why I’ve been working with multiple business coaches at once
• The benefits of a long-term mentor or business coach
• How to determine if a coach is a good fit

Find out how to work with me: https://www.privatepracticeacademy.com.au/services

FREE content ideas for psychologists: https://www.privatepracticeacademy.com.au/content-ideas

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I’m a big believer in scaling your private practice by building income streams outside the therapy room, and today’s guest has done exactly that!

Nadene swapped counselling for successful online programs and supervision, and in this episode she shares her journey and wisdom with us so that you can do it too.

We speak about:

• Pivoting from counselling to online programs and supervision
• The shift from working 9am-5pm to a flexible schedule
• Overcoming challenges when transitioning to an online business model
• Building trust so that your audience wants to buy from you
• Why word of mouth is key (and why she can use testimonials to market!)
• Her top tips for therapists who want to make a change
• Being grateful for your referral sources

Find Nadene on Instagram or visit her website.

This episode is sponsored by Moonraker AI.

Find out how to work with me: https://www.privatepracticeacademy.com.au/services

FREE content ideas for psychologists: https://www.privatepracticeacademy.com.au/content-ideas

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Today’s episode is a vulnerable one!

Recently, I lost my Mum. Running a practice whilst experiencing the grief of losing a parent has been difficult. 

I wanted to share with you what this experience has taught me about grief, and also about how it has impacted my business as a practice owner.

Find out how to work with me: https://www.privatepracticeacademy.com.au/services

FREE content ideas for psychologists: https://www.privatepracticeacademy.com.au/content-ideas

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As someone who never wanted to work in the private sector, Amy Talbot has ended up in an unexpected place in her career!

She is the owner of The Talbot Centre, a multidisciplinary health service focussed on providing integrated physical, allied and mental health care programs. The path she has taken to scale her practice is individual and inspiring, and you’ll hear all about it in this episode.

We chat about: 

• Why having a multidisciplinary practice is positive for clients and staff
• How important the admin team is for the client experience
• Offering a ‘you-centred’ care plan and systemic approach
• The importance of care providers working together towards the client’s goal
• The biggest challenge she’s faced by having a collaborative practice
• Networking and hiring outside your profession

Visit The Talbot Centre’s website or find Amy on LinkedIn.

This episode is sponsored by Moonraker AI.

Find out how to work with me: https://www.privatepracticeacademy.com.au/services

FREE content ideas for psychologists: https://www.privatepracticeacademy.com.au/content-ideas

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When I was a solo private practice owner, I saw up to 9 clients per day. 

I thought that there was nothing wrong with this, and it’s just what you did as a practice owner! However, now I know that packing your diary can lead to burnout and working far too hard.

There are a number of reasons why you end up working so hard in a solo private practice, and in this episode I’m going to break them down for you.

Find out how to work with me: https://www.privatepracticeacademy.com.au/services

FREE content ideas for psychologists: https://www.privatepracticeacademy.com.au/content-ideas

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