The Grow Your Private Practice Show

If social media leaves you feeling drained, confused, or just not like yourself, you're not alone.In this episode, I’m sharing a simple, free, and often-overlooked way for counsellors to get found by more of the right clients without needing a website or being all over social media.You'll learn:What Google Business Profile is and why it worksHow to set it up quickly and easilyWhat kind of posts to add (no pressure, no perfection required)How it helps even if you work onlineAnd how this one quiet action can help you build trust and visibility without the overwhelmWhether you're just starting out or looking for a gentler way to grow your private practice, this is a great place to begin🎧 Listen now and take your first step towards being found - calmly, sustainably, and in a way that works for you.Mentioned in this episode:Episode 52: How to start your private practice branding on a budget with Laura PearmanGrow Your Private Practice Membership: Includes Quick Wins - short, practical training videos to help you take action without overwhelm (including setting up your Google Business Profile)Framework First £9/month: Your one small, supportive step towards easier, more consistent blogging as a counsellor without staring at a blank screenExplore more free and paid resources, START HERE

Do you need a perfectly planned-out content strategy to stay consistent? Or can you just show up, speak from the heart, and see what sticks?In this episode, I'm joined by my brilliant friend and fellow therapist Sarah (aka The Binge Eating Therapist) as we get honest about how we each approach content creation — and how different those approaches are.We’ve both been creating weekly content for year with blogs, podcasts, YouTube, and in this chat, we’re pulling back the curtain on:What actually helps us stay consistent (even when motivation dips)How we work with our personalities, not against themThe real benefits of creating content beyond just “marketing”Why you don’t need a Trello board, a ring light, or perfect confidence to startAnd the surprising ways content has helped us grow as therapists and people, tooWhether you’re thinking about starting a blog, podcast, YouTube channel, or just want to share more consistently, this episode is here to remind you:There’s no one “right” way to do this. You get to make it yours.About SarahSarah Dosanjh is a psychotherapist and author of the bestselling book I Can’t Stop Eating. After her own recovery from binge eating disorder she has gone on to specialise in helping others do the same. She has appeared on various media outlets such as BBC breakfast, Sky’s Roundtable and BBC Radio One, as well as amassing over 3 million views on YouTube.Connect with Sarah:YouTubeInstagramFacebookLife After Diets PodcastMentioned in this episode:Episode 225: The Armchair Test: The One Quiet Shift That Will Transform All Your MarketingEpisode 226: “Would I Feel Safe With You?” How Clients Really Choose a CounsellorFramework First £9/month - Your one small step to easier blogging for counsellorsAnd for more of my free and paid resources CLICK HERE

If marketing your counselling practice feels like a wobbly, messy, “what-the-heck-am-I-doing” kind of experience… this episode is for you.Because today, we’re not talking strategy or content plans. We’re talking about you - the human behind the posts. The one quietly trying to make it work while wondering if you're getting it all wrong.In this open letter, I’m sharing a personal message to the part of you that’s second-guessing, doubting, and wondering if you're cut out for all this “visibility” stuff.Spoiler: You are.We’ll talk about:Why it’s totally normal to feel overwhelmed by marketingWhat most counsellors get wrong about visibility (and how to shift it)The emotional side of showing up, even when it’s scaryAnd why small, consistent action is more powerful than you thinkIf you’ve ever felt like the only one struggling to “get it right,” this episode is your gentle reminder that you’re not alone, and that slow doesn’t mean stuck.Mentioned in this episode:Definition of courage (because it’s surprisingly reassuring): https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/courageFramework First £9/month - Your one small step to easier blogging for counsellorsJanetravis.co.uk/starthere

Ever feel like you’re doing all the right things… yet nothing seems to be moving fast enough?In this episode, we’re peeling back the curtain on the slow, quiet build that nobody talks about but every thriving private practice is built on.If you’ve ever wondered why other counsellors seem to be racing ahead while you’re still trying to find your rhythm, you’re not alone. And no, you’re not doing anything wrong. In fact, you might be closer than you think.Inside this episode, we explore:Why the early stages of marketing feel so painfully slowThe surprising truth about the momentum you’re already buildingHow tiny, almost forgettable actions start working together beneath the surfaceWhy consistency beats confidence every timeThe real reason you freeze and how to unstick yourself gentlyFive simple, doable seeds you can plant this weekIf you need a little encouragement, a little direction, and a big sister voice reminding you that you absolutely can do this - this episode is for you.Come and feel a bit lighter about it all.Mentioned in this episode:Counsellor Business ResetFeel Awkward Marketing Yourself? Here’s How to Make It EasierGrow Your Private Practice Membership - Quick Wins, support, and everything you need to build a thriving practiceFramework First £9/month - A monthly blog framework so you always know exactly what to writeOver the years I’ve had messages from therapists saying the podcast has been their companion on dog walks, in the car, or when they’re feeling stuck and need a nudge. If the show has been that for you and you’d like to support it, you can now Buy Me a Coffee.It helps keep the lights on and the episodes flowing, one brew at a time.👉 Buy Me a Coffee

Have you ever worried you’re too boring, too ordinary, or not “expert enough” for clients to pick you?You’re not alone and you’re not seeing what clients actually look for.Because when someone is scrolling through counsellor profiles, they’re asking one quiet question: “Would I feel safe with you?”That’s The Armchair Test and it matters far more than perfect blogs, fancy qualifications or polished bios.In this episode, we explore:Why safety - not perfection - is what helps clients chooseThe hidden fears that keep counsellors quietThe small human moment in my own writing that made clients choose meHow a single honest paragraph can help someone imagine sitting with you and breathing easierLinks and resources:Join the ‘Framework First Blogging Method’ (£9/month) - Get step-by-step help writing blogs that connect and convert, even if writing doesn’t come naturally.Join the Grow Your Private Practice membership – Ongoing support, training, and encouragement to grow your practice with confidence and ease.Explore more free and paid resources, START HEREConnect with me on Instagram, LinkedIn or email [email protected] the years I’ve had messages from therapists saying the podcast has been their companion on dog walks, in the car, or when they’re feeling stuck and need a nudge. If the show has been that for you and you’d like to support it, you can now Buy Me a Coffee.It helps keep the lights on and the episodes flowing, one flat white at a time.👉 Buy Me a Coffee