Author Description

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? <br><br>For example:<br>• What do you need to consider when choosing your practice location?<br>• Where does marketing and promoting your practice fit in?<br>• How can you build a support network when working independently?<br><br>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. <br><br>Packed with tips, tools and practical strategies for you to find your own way of working, the book:<br><br>• Explores issues of engaging with clients, from the first client intake interview to practical arrangements for holiday periods<br>• Discusses managing your finances, including setting fee structures and the pros and cons of doing your own accounts<br>• Pinpoints risk factors for working in independent practice and discusses practical ways to manage these<br>• Encourages you to assess your own practice through reflective exercises<br><br>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.<br>