

The Grow Your Private Practice Show
Jane Travis
I’m Jane Travis and I’m an ex counsellor that now works with other therapists to grow their private practice, hence the name of the show.
I’m the author of the Grow Your Private Practice book and also run the Grow Your Private Practice membership, where counsellors can get together and learn all about marketing, with a special love of all things blogging.
Okay, that’s the official stuffy 'about me' bit out of the way, because honestly, it’s so much more than that.
The truth is, the thing that really drives me, is helping counsellors - counsellors like you - to get more freedom and choice into your life so can work when you want to, how you want to and with the issues that you’re passionate about.
And importantly, to get paid properly to do so.
Because you have the freedom and choice to run a thriving private practice whilst also creating a fulfilling life for both yourself and your family.
If you want that too, please click subscribe. I hope you enjoy listening.
I’m the author of the Grow Your Private Practice book and also run the Grow Your Private Practice membership, where counsellors can get together and learn all about marketing, with a special love of all things blogging.
Okay, that’s the official stuffy 'about me' bit out of the way, because honestly, it’s so much more than that.
The truth is, the thing that really drives me, is helping counsellors - counsellors like you - to get more freedom and choice into your life so can work when you want to, how you want to and with the issues that you’re passionate about.
And importantly, to get paid properly to do so.
Because you have the freedom and choice to run a thriving private practice whilst also creating a fulfilling life for both yourself and your family.
If you want that too, please click subscribe. I hope you enjoy listening.
Episodes
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Nov 24, 2021 • 24min
How to brainstorm ideas for blogs and social media
Constantly coming up with ideas for your content can feel impossible, but in this episode, I share my way to brainstorm ideas for blogs and social media and come up with a never-ending supply of ideas.But not just that, how to make the whole thing a pleasurable experience. Because the more you enjoy marketing, the more you’ll do it, and that consistency is what really makes a difference to your practice.Links:Attract more clients by Helping not SellingEpisode 53: Why having a niche is essential in 2021Episode 18: 7 Ways for therapists to find blog post ideas

Nov 17, 2021 • 18min
Boost your Christmas social media engagement (with FREE cheatsheet)
Ho ho ho, Meeeeerrrrry Christmas! With Christmas fast approaching, in this episode I’m sharing with you something that will save you time, and benefit both your business and you.I’m sharing a free download, my early Christmas gift to you that will boost your social media engagement over the Christmas period, and in this episode I’ll walk you through how to make the most of it. So if you want to save time and get better results on your social media over the festive season, take a listen.Links to followChristmas Engagement CheatsheetEpisode 63: Personal Disclosure in Marketing: What Therapists Need To Know (Part 1)Episode 64: Personal disclosure in marketing: what therapists need to know (part 2)Episode 8: What is social media engagement, and why you need to know

Nov 10, 2021 • 17min
Letting go of perfectionism when blogging
If you struggle with perfectionism, it can trip you up in lots of ways. And if you choose to write blogs to grow your practice, it can stop you from publishing what you’ve written so neither you nor your readers get the benefit of your work. So if you have written blogs but not published them and they are languishing in your drafts folder, take a listen as I explore 5 things to watch out for and what to do about them.Links to follow:Episode 17: 10 Reasons why blogging will attract more counselling clientsEpisode 18: 7 Ways for therapists to find blog post ideasEpisode 65: Does Therapy Need A Rebrand?Episode 69: 9 Tips to get more readers on your blogs (a guide for therapists)

Nov 3, 2021 • 30min
Let’s talk about business cards and logos…
When you first start out in private practice it can feel like there is a never-ending list of things to buy and do. But here’s the thing: all you really need is to be qualified, insured and if required in your country, supervised. Everything else can wait until you’ve started getting an income. But so often we can feel compelled to buy certain things because we think it’s what a business needs, and as such it’s easy to overspend.So today we’re going to look at logos and business cards: Do you need them, what to watch out for and how to make the most of them if you already have them. Links to follow:Episode 2: The clients journey into therapyEpisode 21: 5 Things therapists need to know before starting in private practiceEpisode 53: Why having a niche is essential in 2021

Oct 27, 2021 • 22min
10 simple ways to get motivated to grow your practice
Quick question for you: Are you the sort of person that springs out of bed, enthusiastic and ready to take on the day?No, me neither. So if you’re feeling lethargic and need a helping hand, here are 10 super simple ways to get motivated to work on your private practice - because let's face it, we all need a little help sometimes.Links to follow:For info about the Grow Your Private Practice Membership and to join, click hereTry Brain.fm for ambient musicGrab The Grow Your Private Practice book

Oct 20, 2021 • 51min
Therapist burnout: How to spot it and take action, with guest Charlie Hyde
We’ve all heard of burnout, and it’s so much more than being tired or exhausted. But how can you recognise it?In this episode I have guest Charlie Hyde talking with me as we share our experiences of burnout along with some practical tips and ideas to protect yourself. About Charlie HydeCharlie is a Consultant recovering from Burnout; her YouTube channel and blog, Today Years Old is the phoenix from the ashes of Burnout. On these, she talks about how you can overcome Burnout, how to get back onto the career bandwagon after Burnout and how you can spot the signs to avoid it in the future. Charlie has also set up her own Fintech business recently, Networthr which aims to help people reclaim control over their finances and make it one less thing to worry about. She’s always open to chat and you can reach her through LinkedIn.Connect with CharlieToday Years Old LinkedIn NetworthrLinks to followEpisode 58: Compassion fatigue and burnout: What therapists need to know, with Howard BaumgartenEpisode 47: How to stay productive, even on low energy days

Oct 13, 2021 • 25min
9 Tips to get more readers on your blogs (a guide for therapists)
Blogging is a brilliant - and free - way to help people, connect and share your knowledge. But it’s an underutilized marketing strategy. So if you want to start blogging it up your game, here are 9 tips to get more readers on your blogs.Because let’s face it, if you’re going to the effort of writing a blog, you want as many people to see it as possible. Links to follow:Growyourprivatepractice.co.ukEpisode 65: Does Therapy Need A Rebrand?Episode 18: 7 Ways for therapists to find blog post ideasEpisode 17: 10 Reasons why blogging will attract more counselling clients

Oct 6, 2021 • 27min
Therapist Directories: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
One of the first things a new therapist does is sign up to an online directory, but is this enough? And what should you do if you don’t get the results you were hoping for?In this episode we look at:Why directories can be a great choiceSome of the downsidesHow being on a directory fits into your marketing strategyWhat to do if your is currently not working for youLinks to follow:Episode 5: 6 Steps to turning an enquiry into a bookingEpisode 13: A deep dive into online directoriesEpisode 32: 5 Easy ways to give back to charity (without reducing your fees or working for free) with Sophia Giblin

Sep 29, 2021 • 19min
Why you’re struggling to get results on social media (and how to fix it)
You know that posting on social media is both a free and effective way to let people know who you are and who you help.But why does it feel so hard?Well, there are many reasons and it could be different things for different people. So today I’m going to explore 8 reasons why you’re struggling to get results on social media.Links to follow:Episode 8: What is social media engagement, and why you need to knowEpisode 26: The truth about consistency (it might not be what you think!)Episode 42: Why your private practice should NOT be on every social media platform

Sep 22, 2021 • 28min
Do you feel guilty about charging for therapy?
Did you ever feel a bit awkward about charging your clients to come to therapy? Maybe you give too many concessions or haven’t increased your prices in years? Or maybe ultimately you feel guilty for changing people that need help. Well if any of those sound familiar, this is the episode for you as we’re taking a deep dive into how you feel about charging and I’ll offer you some practical solutions to move forward. In this episode we explore:The reasons we struggle with chargingHow it might show upThe consequences for youThe truth about taking paymentsWhat to do if you feel this wayMoney mindset really is a totally fascinating yet massive subject so I encourage you to do some personal development around this. It will help you personally, yes, but if you feel guilty about charging, it can be transformational for your business. And can you imagine if you didn't feel guilty about charging so everyone paid your going rate? What difference would that make to your life?I really hope you enjoyed this and you start receiving a good income for the valuable, transformational and professional work you do. Links to follow: Episode 32: 5 Easy ways to give back to charity (without reducing your fees or working for free) with Sophia GiblinEpisode 58: Compassion fatigue and burnout: What therapists need to know, with Howard BaumgartenEpisode 55: The hidden impact of money issues in private practice, with Cathy TowersEpisode 2: The clients journey into therapy


