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...]
[Self-Care]: How I Found the Courage to Take Better Care of Myself and Why I Continue to Fail | Jim Lucas
Self-care takes guts. For the last 18 years, I’ve been taking care of people professionally. And, I’m finally beginning to understand why it’s so damn hard to put yourself first. You might be surprised to learn that I am a Psychotherapist. After giving 10 years to the NHS (and the NHS giving me many things in return), I left to start up a private practice. Despite being … [Read more...]
First steps in private practice – know your audience, build a caseload and start your digital strategy
Guest Blog By Sarah D Rees Getting started in private practice is an exciting and yet daunting experience. There are so many different aspects of it you can be unsure where to start. Heather Howard-Thompson and I have put together some tips on getting started in private practice. This is the first of two blogs on the topic covering the areas that we are often asked about … [Read more...]
