It’s a Monday morning, just after 8am and I’m responding to work emails before seeing my first client of the day. The phone rings and the voice on the other end, someone I don’t know, tells me they are a psychotherapist from a nearby town. Anticipating information about a new referral, I reach for pen and paper. Then, the voice tells me that she is sorry, but she has some very … [Read more...]
5 Things You Must Do On Your Therapy Website
Guest Blog From | Sophie Wood | Buzz Web Design & Consultancy and Pocket Site (https://pocketsite.co.uk) - The Website Builder Designed For The Busy Therapist Potential clients visit your website to learn more about you and the services you offer. You've put in all the hard work to attract visitors to your website: social media campaigns, postings, built up a referral … [Read more...]
Philosophy and CBT
The narrative explicit in this blog reminds us that independent practitioners are in a privileged position to add a nuance to their practice, often denied to competent and committed therapists in institutionalised primary health care. There are two types of questions to be explored. Firstly an examination of the philosophical imperatives which justify the current position … [Read more...]
Home Visits – 5 Star Customer Service Vs Therapist’s Safety?
Home visits are not normally associated with independent therapy practice. Therapists can choose if they want to provide this service and personally I do but with experience, I have learnt to put some safety measures in place. Reasons to offer home visits I have been asked to provide home visits on many occasions and I have seen a few clients in the comfort of their home, … [Read more...]
The Wonderful World Of Apps And Tools
Guest Blog From | Sophie Wood | Buzz Web Design & Consultancy Ahead of the latest CBT Psychotherapist Briefings webinar (details below), I thought I'd share a few of my own favourite apps and tools. I've picked the ones I use pretty much every day and love using. CBT Psychotherapist Briefings | Techie Online Swap Shop: Tips, Apps, & Software webinar on the 3rd … [Read more...]