Good Enough Counsellors Josephine Hughes

How can you earn an extra £10k in your private practice? And is it even ethical to want to earn money from counselling? When you're thinking about fee setting and earning money in private practice, "making a profit from people's pain" is something that is frowned upon and so it's important you're clear about why you charge for your services.
In today's episode:
Debunking the myth that financial gain conflicts with providing an ethical and compassionate counselling serviceExploring the expectations around working in the caring professions, especially if you're female, and how that affects your feelings about charging feesThe benefits of a profitable private practice for you, your clients, and wider societyReal life examples of successful therapists How to actually attract clients so you can earn that extra moneyInformation about the Fee Calculator tool for therapists on Josephine's website.
Setting up in private practice? Download my free checklist HERE
Need ideas for how to get clients? Download my free handout 21 Ways for Counsellors to Attract New Clients HERE
You can also find me here:
The Good Enough Counsellors Facebook Group
Josephine Hughes on Facebook
Josephine Hughes on YouTube
My website: josephinehughes.com
The information contained in Good Enough Counsellors is provided for information purposes only. The contents of this podcast are not intended to amount to advice and you should not rely on any of the contents of this podcast. Professional advice should be obtained before taking or refraining from taking any action as a result of the contents of this podcast.
Josephine Hughes disclaims all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on any of the contents of this podcast.

How does the inner critic affect you if you're a counsellor who's new to private practice? And what can you do about it?
In this episode:
the role of the inner critic in self-sabotagehow it shows up when you're doing something newhow to recognise your inner critichow to show yourself self-compassion at difficult timessomatic ways to help yourself
Setting up in private practice? Download my free checklist HERE
Need ideas for how to get clients? Download my free handout 21 Ways for Counsellors to Attract New Clients HERE
You can also find me here:
The Good Enough Counsellors Facebook Group
Josephine Hughes on Facebook
Josephine Hughes on YouTube
My website: josephinehughes.com
The information contained in Good Enough Counsellors is provided for information purposes only. The contents of this podcast are not intended to amount to advice and you should not rely on any of the contents of this podcast. Professional advice should be obtained before taking or refraining from taking any action as a result of the contents of this podcast.
Josephine Hughes disclaims all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on any of the contents of this podcast.

Stuck on what to post on social media? Listen to this episode for some practical and creative ideas to revitalise your social media pages and make them topical for your followers.
Learn how to increase engagement on your page.
Plan your campaigns for the month of May and get ideas for how you can use:
Teen Self-Esteem MonthMaternal Mental Health MonthMental Health WeekWorld Laughter DayEgo Awareness DayLGBTQ visibility days
Remember, social media is all about creating connections with people so that they make referrals to your counselling practice.
Setting up in private practice? Download my free checklist HERE
Need ideas for how to get clients? Download my free handout 21 Ways for Counsellors to Attract New Clients HERE
You can also find me here:
The Good Enough Counsellors Facebook Group
Josephine Hughes on Facebook
Josephine Hughes on YouTube
My website: josephinehughes.com
The information contained in Good Enough Counsellors is provided for information purposes only. The contents of this podcast are not intended to amount to advice and you should not rely on any of the contents of this podcast. Professional advice should be obtained before taking or refraining from taking any action as a result of the contents of this podcast.
Josephine Hughes disclaims all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on any of the contents of this podcast.

What's it like to be neurodivergent and in private practice? Louise Brown shares fascinating insights from her own journey of embracing her true self and integrating her neurodivergence with her private practice.
In today's episode:
How recognising her neurodivergence allowed Louise to reshape her approach as a therapistThe impact of late diagnosis on self-perception and client relationshipsHow openly embracing her identity attracts clients with similar experiencesThe challenges faced during unmasking and integrating newly discovered aspects of herself into professional lifeThe role language plays in shaping our understanding and expression of our identitiesDealing with stigma around self-disclosure within therapeutic practicesSupporting clients through the grief associated with late realisation or diagnosis
Louise is a queer, multiply neurodivergent Therapist, Supervisor and Trainer working in private practice. Louise has previously worked for many years as a disability practitioner before training as a therapist and coming to know her neurodivergent identity. She now works predominantly with neurodivergent clients and therapists, exploring their own neurodivergent identities and figuring out how to curate a life that works for them.
You can find out more about her here: http://www.curiosityspot.co.uk/
For details of the next course visit: https://www.curiosityspot.co.uk/upcomingtraining
Sign up for her newsletter here: https://www.curiosityspot.co.uk/upcomingtraining 
Setting up in private practice? Download my free checklist HERE
Need ideas for how to get clients? Download my free handout 21 Ways for Counsellors to Attract New Clients HERE
You can also find me here:
The Good Enough Counsellors Facebook Group
Josephine Hughes on Facebook
Josephine Hughes on YouTube
My website: josephinehughes.com
The information contained in Good Enough Counsellors is provided for information purposes only. The contents of this podcast are not intended to amount to advice and you should not rely on any of the contents of this podcast. Professional advice should be obtained before taking or refraining from taking any action as a result of the contents of this podcast.
Josephine Hughes disclaims all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on any of the contents of this podcast.

Do you ever struggle with boundaries? As a therapist, your care and empathy can lead you to burnout unless you have some strategies to support your self-care.
In today's episode:
Don't do this. A cautionary tale from the early days of my private practiceWhy it's hard to set boundaries in private practiceHow to reframe your thoughts so you can say noStrategies to explain your boundaries to clientsIdeas for reinforcing boundaries
Remember: you can be a kind person and still say no!
Setting up in private practice? Download my free checklist HERE
Need ideas for how to get clients? Download my free handout 21 Ways for Counsellors to Attract New Clients HERE
You can also find me here:
The Good Enough Counsellors Facebook Group
Josephine Hughes on Facebook
Josephine Hughes on YouTube
My website: josephinehughes.com
The information contained in Good Enough Counsellors is provided for information purposes only. The contents of this podcast are not intended to amount to advice and you should not rely on any of the contents of this podcast. Professional advice should be obtained before taking or refraining from taking any action as a result of the contents of this podcast.
Josephine Hughes disclaims all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on any of the contents of this podcast.

What is it that is holding you back from marketing your private practice?
Is it about marketing skill - or confidence?
This episode is full of ideas about how you can feel more confident to share your practice and attract the clients who need your help.
In today's episode:
How to believe in your ability that you're someone who can help othersWhat Brené Brown has to say about feeling good enough and imposter syndromeReframing how you see yourself and your service to help you charge your worth
Setting up in private practice? Download my free checklist HERE
Need ideas for how to get clients? Download my free handout 21 Ways for Counsellors to Attract New Clients HERE
You can also find me here:
The Good Enough Counsellors Facebook Group
Josephine Hughes on Facebook
Josephine Hughes on YouTube
My website: josephinehughes.com
The information contained in Good Enough Counsellors is provided for information purposes only. The contents of this podcast are not intended to amount to advice and you should not rely on any of the contents of this podcast. Professional advice should be obtained before taking or refraining from taking any action as a result of the contents of this podcast.
Josephine Hughes disclaims all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on any of the contents of this podcast.