The Grow Your Private Practice Show

Welcome to this, the second of my 4 part mini-series, Neurodivergent Voices In Therapy.In this series, I had the pleasure of speaking with 4 amazing therapists about how their neurodivergence impacts them as private practitioners. We explore what it’s like to run a practice when you have autism, ADHD, dyslexia or a combination of those things. So if you are neurodivergent, or know people that are, this is for you.________________I'm delighted to say that this week I have Eve Menezes Cunningham with me.I’ve known Eve for some time, she was also in the Grow Your Private Practice membership, and I can tell you she is one of the kindest people you will ever have the good fortune to meet.And I am delighted to have her as a guest in the Neurodivergent Voices in Therapy series.Eve specialises in all things self-care (she describes it as ‘ Self-care for connecting with and taking better care of your highest, wisest, truest, wildest, most joyful, brilliant and miraculous Self - how cool is that?!)I could talk with Eve for hours, because we are quite different in our outlook - Eve is a very spiritual person, and I’m not spiritual at all, so I always learn so much a lot from her.She is an author, therapist, supervisor, master NLP practitioner, advanced EFT practitioner, experienced yoga teacher, and more (read 'About Eve below).Self-care and ADHDIn this podcast, we chat about:Self-care and people-pleasing within the therapist communityThe benefits of self-knowledge‘Addictive personality’ Vs impulse controlThe importance of restThe benefits of Yoga Nidra...and more. About Eve Menezes CunninghamEve is a very busy person! She is the author of 365 Ways to Feel Better: Self-care Ideas for Embodied Wellbeing.  She also runs Feel Better Every Day (aka selfcarecoaching.net).Integrating a wide range of therapies, coaching and supervision, she specialises in all things self care especially around trauma, anxiety, stress, sleep issues and finding more purpose, meaning and joy.Eve offers free resources via selfcarecoaching.net and runs the Extra Embodied (Wellbeing with Eve) online membership (evemc.substack.com) with exclusive content live coaching calls each week helping people integrate self care practices into their daily lives.Eve’s work incorporates traditional talk therapy and coaching as well as somatic (body based) and energy approaches for a holistic approach.She is a British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Senior Accredited Supervisor and Past Chair of BACP Coaching, an Irish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP) Accredited supervisor and counsellor, EFT International Accredited Mentor and Advanced EFT Practitioner, a Yoga Professionals UK Experienced Yoga Teacher and NLP Master Practitioner.She has been on the editorial team for Rapport, ANLP’s NLP journal, since 2007. Eve’s work been featured in titles including Psychologies, Therapy Today, Coaching Today, the FT, Guardian, Evening Standard, Metro, Telegraph and Daily Mail.A member of IACP's editorial committee, she edited the Summer 2022 edition of the Irish Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy.Based in Westport, on the west coast of Ireland, Eve works online and by telephone with clients and supervisees across the UK and Ireland with some nature based outdoor sessions in Westport.So go and say hi to her!

Welcome to this, the first of my 4 part mini-series, Neurodivergent Voices in TherapyIn this mini-series, I had the pleasure of speaking with 4 amazing therapists about how their neurodivergence impacts them as private practitioners. We explore what it’s like to run a practice when you are affected by autism, ADHD, dyslexia or a combination of those things. In the first of this mini-series, I’m delighted to have Chris Oxborrow with me, and we talk about some of her experiences of running a practice with ADHD.We look at how to manage some challenges being neurodivergent may bring, and also what positive aspects they have.We explore:What even IS neurodivergenceGetting a diagnosisWhat is ADHD Tax?Fault Vs repairMasking: internally and externallyThe need to practice self-compassionAbout Chris OxborrowChris describes herself as a neurodivergent Psychotherapist who specialises in working predominantly with high-achieving personalities, but also with neurodivergent clients and those navigating menopause (sometimes all 3!). She supports clients to discover their authentic sense of themselves and how their needs can be met with more compassion and self-acceptance. From Jan 2024 she will also be working as a Menopause and HRT Educator, supporting clients to discover how they want to manage their menopausal experience and how to access appropriate HRT-related health care.Check out Chris's website Beyond Counselling and you can contact her at chrisoxborrow@beyondcounselling.org

If you are a counsellor or therapist, how long will it take to grow your practice?Answering a question from Neil, we I explore how complex this question is, and share some tips. Links:Podcast episodes mentioned:Ep 154 Counsellor or Clone: Breaking Through the Monotony of Online DirectoriesEp 156: How to stop comparing yourself with other therapistsAnd some podcasts to help with time management:Ep 24 Managing Your Diary With Time BlockingEp 56 How to achieve more in less time Ep 114 How to Make the Most of your Time and Get Things DoneAnd for more on how I can help you grow your practice janetravis.co.uk/starthere

Ever heard of the term "post and ghost"? If you're scratching your head or even if you're guilty of doing it (we've all been there 😉), my latest podcast episode is a MUST-LISTEN!I sat down with Instagram expert Sally Birks @socialbysally who shed light on the implications of hitting 'post' and then disappearing. We explored:1️⃣ Why consistent engagement is KEY to growing your private practice.2️⃣ What happens when you don’t respond to comments.3️⃣ How to get started, and what to post4️⃣ Simple strategies to stay present and connect authentically.If you're serious about making the most of your online presence but are unsure how to get started, this episode is golden.

It's human nature to compare ourselves with others. But this can have a detrimental effect on you, your confidence and your self-esteem.And as a practice owner, this can also impact the success of your business. So what can you do if comparisons are knocking your confidence? How can you stop comparing yourself to other therapists?In this podcast I share:Why most comparisons aren't helpfulA situation when they areAnd a practical exercise for you to boost your self-esteemSo take a look at why it's not usually helpful, and how to stop comparing yourself to other therapists Links:Check out my free and paid resources here janetravis.co.uk/starthere

Question - do you follow a system when you receive an email enquiry from someone that you can't work with for some reason? Maybe you're at capacity, or their issue is outside your competence, or something else.To be honest, I think probably most people don't, but you could be missing a trick. By having a system, it reduces stress, saves time and serves that client better.So today, I explore what to do when you can't say yes to enquiries so you can make the process easier for you, and more professional and helpful for the client. LinksTo access my free and paid resources, CLICK HERE

Online directories can be a great way of attracting more therapy clients, but how can you stand out among all the other counsellors on there?In this episode, I share some ideas about how to inject your personality into your bio, so it's easier for your dream clients to reach you. All without any worries about personal disclosureLinksGrow Your Private Practice membershipFree resources

The pros and cons of a free first session are debated regularly amongst therapists, but the truth is, there simply isn’t a definitive right or wrong answer. Quite literally, it's your business and up to you how you choose to run it. But that’s not very useful when you’re trying to work out what to do! So let’s take a look at some of the pros and cons involved to help you make your choice about whether to offer therapy clients a free first sessionLinks:7 Steps to turning an enquiry into a bookingCLICK HERE to see all my free and paid resources

There are two times in the year that have that 'new start' vibe: January and September, and both are excellent moments for a ‘stocktake’ of your private practice. So today, I’m doing a September reset and sharing with 6 ways to refresh your private practice so you start the last quarter with a bang. 

Welcome to this, the last of this series of 'Highlight Reels', where I shared 4 of the most popular podcasts of the last 12 months. And today, we look at mindset, because if you're a therapist and you want a successful private practice, then your mindset is vital.But what do I even mean by mindset? Why is it so important? And how can you go about improving yours?In this episode, I explore why your mindset is vital if you want a successful practice. I also share some questions for reflection and tips for improving yours.And check out some of my other podcasts about mindset below. Links to followNOTE I said in the podcast I'd share links to my podcasts on mindset, but I hadn't realised there were so many! I've recorded 112 episodes and probably 30% are to do with mindset in some way because it's so important.So I recommend browsing through my previous podcasts to see the mindset episodes. And for more resources, both free and paid, click here -> janetravis.co.uk/starthere