Are You Thinking About Setting Up Your Own Private Practice?
If you’d appreciate some guidance to make the transition, we’re hosting a workshop in September 2025 that might be just what you need.
Who Should Attend?
This workshop is ideal for:
- Newly qualified therapists
- Qualified practitioners
- Students finishing their training
...who are looking to take their first steps into private practice or refine their current setup.
What We’ll Cover:
Ethical Foundations
- Registering with a professional body (e.g., BACP)
- Understanding GDPR in practice
- Reflective practice and continued learning
Legal Essentials
- Navigating HMRC and business structure (sole trader vs. limited company)
- Setting up a business bank account
- Registering with the ICO
Business Basics
- Choosing insurance
- Applying for a DBS check (if working with young people)
- Creating a solid contract/framework for your work
Practical Setup
- Deciding between agency work or private practice
- Creating a therapeutic and safe environment
Admin & Organisation
- Clinical note-taking
- Finding and working with a supervisor
- File and document management
- Professional Wills
Client Process
- Managing new enquiries
- Structuring sessions
- Setting fees, managing your diary, and assessing risk
Visibility & Branding
- Marketing your services
- Building a brand
- Creating a website and advertising effectively
Wellbeing & Safety
- Maintaining self-care
- Ensuring personal safety in practice
Who Will Be Running the Workshop?
The workshop will be run by two friendly, relatable, professional, experienced therapists who have been in your shoes. They’ll share valuable insights to help you build and strengthen your therapeutic practice. You will be guided towards a supportive and empowering journey into private practice.
 Emma Jackson
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 Uma Mays
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Ready to Join Us?
Duration: 3 hours – September date TBC
Cost: £85 per person
Includes: Valuable handouts to take away and refer to later.
