Working in independent practice can be attractive to therapists for a myriad of reasons; however, the practical challenges can also seem considerable. How can you negotiate these challenges to build a thriving counselling practice that fits with your personal aims and professional ambitions? For example:• What do you need to consider when choosing your practice location?• Where does marketing and promoting your practice fit in?• How can you build a support network when working independently?These questions, and many more, are discussed in this compact guide. Written by two highly regarded authors and practitioners, the book gives hands-on advice and support in planning, setting up and running independent practice. Packed with tips, tools and practical strategies for you to find your own way of working, the book:• Explores issues of engaging with clients, from the first client intake interview to practical arrangements for holiday periods• Discusses managing your finances, including setting fee structures and the pros and cons of doing your own accounts• Pinpoints risk factors for working in independent practice and discusses practical ways to manage these• Encourages you to assess your own practice through reflective exercisesAn in-depth and practical guide to working independently, this is an indispensable tool for both counselling and psychotherapy trainees considering their career options post-qualification, and established practitioners looking to refine their practice and revisit their skills in light of changing ambitions and circumstances.

Setting up in independent practice : a handbook for therapy and psychology practitioners

Robert Bor; Anne Stokes

Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire ; New York: Palgrave Macmillan

Bloomsbury Academic; Bloomsbury

Macmillan Publishers Limited

Macmillan Education UK

Campbell Books Ltd

Professional handbooks in counselling and psychotherapy, Professional handbooks in counselling and psychotherapy, Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire, New York, England, 2011

Professional handbooks in counselling and psychotherapy, Basingstoke, 2010

United Kingdom and Ireland, United Kingdom

2010, 2010-11-30

2010, PS, 2010

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Working in private, independent practice is not an easy option when compared to regular paid employment. The challenges and risks are in fact arguably greater, and the skills required to be successful are considerably broader and are not taught as part of one's training. This compact textbook offers the trainee and beginning practitioner all the hands-on advice and support they could wish for in successfully planning, setting up and running their own practice.
Whether setting up your own independent practice, or an experienced practitioner reflecting on what is required to maintain a professional and ethical independent practice, this is the perfect guide to embarking on this extraordinary and rewarding journey. An in-depth and practical guide to working independently, this is an indispensable tool for both counselling and psychotherapy trainees considering their career options post-qualification, and established practitioners looking to refine their practice and revisit their skills in light of changing ambitions and circumstances.

xi, 179 p. ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index
Advantages and disadvantages of independent practice -- Choosing the practice location -- Managing your time -- Financial matters -- Practical aspects of client work -- Engaging with the process -- Marketing your independent practice -- Managing risk : day to day issues -- Managing risk : crunch factors for your business -- Running the practice and support networks -- Reflections on private practice

This compact guide offers the trainee and beginning practitioner all the hands-on advice and support they need to successfully plan, set up and run their own practice. It is packed with strategies and advice about what to consider and how best to play to one's strengths

2024-07-01