Here’s something I’ve noticed that can rattle a therapist’s confidence. Taking on clients that are handed over from another therapist. It feels different when we take on a client who has seen other therapists before and is choosing to see us, than when we take on a client who is brand new to therapy. It’s […]
This can rattle a therapist’s confidence Read More »
Do you ever have moments when it feels like a lot of your efforts suddenly reward you? This is what the last month has felt like for me, as I am rewarded for my consistent efforts towards creating empowering training for therapists. It’s been a whirlwind few weeks, with my mini mind Thrive Amplified: Amplify Your
Doing this one thing has reaped rewards for me Read More »
A couple of weeks ago I attended an event for a colleague’s very successful group private practice with 3 locations. We studied our Masters together and stayed in touch supporting each other over the years. This therapist who had no intention of becoming a businesswoman when I met her. Like me, she worked in the Health Department
This is what successful therapists have in common Read More »
2024 is my 12th year in sole private practice and it’s got me reflecting a little about what I’d do differently if I was starting now. Although I did a lot of great things like learning about business principles and marketing for private practice, nicheing and understanding the funding models before I started, there are
What I’d do differently if I started private practice now. Read More »
What is my number one secret of success as a therapist? I discovered it through feedback from one of my best referrers. He would tell his patients, “Nadene is great because she is genuinely interested.” I remember thinking “But aren’t all therapists genuinely interested?” And the truth is, I think many are. They are just not as good
Could this uncover the secret to your success? Read More »
If you’re a therapist feeling stuck and not able to reach your potential, I want you to lean into these questions. Who benefits from you playing small? Who benefits from you staying in your comfort zone as a therapist? Who benefits from you not pushing the boundaries of where you are at? Who benefits from
3 Reasons You’re Playing Small as a Therapist Read More »
I’ve often wondered what drives therapists to avoid supervision. I see examples of it often. There have been times in my career where I have found myself avoiding it also, preferring to stay comfortable with my peer supervisor rather than engage formal supervision. I recently completed some training with Kathy Steele and Dolores Mosquera, experts on
Supervision should not feel scary Read More »
I often see the question “is it ok to see my client’s husband, friend, brother… insert known person to current or former client here….” My answer is always no. And it’s not just because the code of ethics for psychologists clearly states that it is a conflict of interest and that where possible we should
Know what pulls you to bend the rules: Avoiding the conflict of interest trap Read More »
I make no secret of the fact that I’ve been in therapy, am in therapy now and probably will be again in the future. In fact one of my regrets is that I didn’t start this current round of therapy sooner. But did you know that not all Australian psychologists have had their own experience
I don’t need to go to therapy : the lies therapists tell themselves Read More »
Beginning private practice is a common factor in diminishing confidence in therapist. While increasingly young
The private practice freak out: how to get your confidence back on track Read More »