Good Enough Counsellors
από Josephine Hughes
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Ethical Framework 2026: A conversation with the BACP
Ethical Framework 2026: A conversation with the BACP
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Do you feel overwhelmed when you look around and see what other counsellors and psychotherapists are doing in private practice? Does it leave you wondering whether you’ll ever be able to build a sustainable counselling practice of your own?
The truth is, while there are lots of marketing strategies out there for therapists (which I’ll talk about), the most important thing is getting started and staying visible in your private practice. And that can feel incredibly hard when you’re faced with an empty diary, too many options, and the pressure of comparing yourself to glossy, confident-looking therapists online.
The Good Enough Counsellors podcast is for UK counsellors and psychotherapists in private practice who want to get clients, grow their confidence, and build a practice that feels ethical, realistic, and sustainable — without the pressure to be perfect.
I’m Josephine Hughes, a BACP Accredited Counsellor, and I help counsellors in private practice with marketing, visibility, and confidence so they can grow their practice in a way that feels like them.
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- Ethical Framework 2026: A conversation with the BACP · 55 λεπ. · Σεζόν 5 Επεισόδιο 139Has the new BACP Ethical Framework 2026 left you wondering what you’re supposed to do? In this episode, I’m joined by Nicola Blunden, BACP’s Deputy Head of Professional…
- Facebook and the New BACP Ethical Framework · 27 λεπ. · Σεζόν 5 Επεισόδιο 138The new BACP Ethical Framework 2026 contains requirements regarding clear separation between personal and professional social media. But how practical is this for Facebook when…
- Why Are Private Practice Therapists Vulnerable to Burnout? - with Dr Claire Plumbly · 36 λεπ. · Σεζόν 5 Επεισόδιο 137Why are private practice therapists vulnerable to burnout, what are the signs they need to look out for - and how can they avoid it happening? In this interview, clinical…
- Why is it so hard to ask for help? · 30 λεπ. · Σεζόν 5 Επεισόδιο 136Why is it so hard to ask for help when we're quite happy to offer it? In this rather vulnerable episode of the Good Enough Counsellors podcast, I'm sharing something I've been…
- Can You Afford Your Private Practice? With Claire Ratcliffe · 28 λεπ. · Σεζόν 5 Επεισόδιο 135Have you ever sat down and worked out how much your private practice is costing you? Sometimes it's more than you realise and this can have an impact on whether it's a business…
- How to Feel More Confident Working with Couples - with Claire Ratcliffe · 37 λεπ. · Σεζόν 5 Επεισόδιο 134Working with couples can feel very different from working with individual clients. There are two people in the room, two different perspectives and the added challenge of…
- How Social Media Works Even When No One's Reading · 26 λεπ. · Σεζόν 5 Επεισόδιο 133It can be easy to wonder if there is any point posting on social media if hardly anyone likes it or no one comments. But what if your social media is doing more work than you…
- Working with Eating Disorders When You're Not a Specialist - with Kel O'Neill · 54 λεπ. · Σεζόν 5 Επεισόδιο 132What happens when you realise a client has an eating disorder, but you're not an eating disorder specialist? As therapists, we're taught not to work beyond our competence. But…
- Are Your Assumptions Stopping You from Attracting Clients? · 11 λεπ. · Σεζόν 4 Επεισόδιο 131Have you ever decided not to tell someone about your private practice because you've assumed they won't be interested? Or perhaps hesitated because you think people won't be able…
- How Clients Find, Choose and Book a Therapist · 36 λεπ. · Σεζόν 4 Επεισόδιο 130Attracting therapy clients isn't just about having a great profile. Before someone books with you, they go through a series of decisions, and understanding that journey can…
- When Kindness Comes At Your Own Expense · 15 λεπ. · Σεζόν 4 Επεισόδιο 129Have you ever caught yourself saying, "I'm probably just overthinking it"? That's exactly what I said in a recent supervision session. My supervisor responded with a simple…
- Social Media isn't About Posting. It's About Helping · 20 λεπ. · Σεζόν 4 Επεισόδιο 128As a therapist, have you ever sat down to write a social media post and wondered what on earth to say? Or even, not started a social media page because you don't know what to do?…
- Afraid to Start Private Practice? With Katrina Johnson · 49 λεπ. · Σεζόν 4 Επεισόδιο 127Starting private practice can feel daunting, especially if you're wondering whether you're experienced enough, whether clients will ever find you, or whether you're making the…
- Do You Have to Be the Best to be Successful? · 18 λεπ. · Σεζόν 4 Επεισόδιο 126When you're trying to grow your counselling private practice, it's tempting to think you have to be the best to be successful. But maybe that belief is holding you back. In this…
- Has AI Changed How Clients Find Therapists? · 11 λεπ. · Σεζόν 4 Επεισόδιο 125Many therapists have been telling me that enquiries have slowed down. Some wonder whether it's the cost of living, while others are worried that AI has changed the way clients…
- Could GDPR Help You Get More Therapy Clients? Why Your Therapy Website Matters · 37 λεπ. · Σεζόν 4 Επεισόδιο 124Your therapy website is one of the most important tools for attracting clients to your private practice. In this episode, website specialist Daragh MacLoughlin from WebHealer…
- Permission to Take a Break · 16 λεπ. · Σεζόν 4 Επεισόδιο 123Do you worry that potential clients will forget about you if you stop posting on social media? Summer holidays can often bring an added layer of pressure. Should you schedule…
- Neuro-Affirming Practice with Louise Lucas · 48 λεπ. · Σεζόν 4 Επεισόδιο 122What does a neuro-affirming practice look like in the therapy room? As awareness of neurodivergence grows, many therapists want to work in ways that better support their…
- Feeling Lost After Counselling Training? · 16 λεπ. · Σεζόν 4 Επεισόδιο 121You spend years working towards a qualification. But after the structure of assignments and placements - and the company of tutors and fellow students - comes to an end, it can…
- Will AI Replace Therapists? With Ken Kelly · 53 λεπ. · Σεζόν 4 Επεισόδιο 120Many therapists are concerned about the rise of AI and whether it will replace therapy altogether. In this episode of Good Enough Counsellors, I'm joined by Ken Kelly, author of…
