About these events:

Private practice offers a number of benefits for therapists, both personally and professionally- getting it right, however, can take some time. Tom and Danielle have travelled the distance and managed to create thriving private practices within one year of qualifying as therapists. Three years on, and they want to share all they have learned, and pass on the gems and bombshells they wish they had known before setting off on the journey!

These three workshops provide a realistic picture of the requirements to set up and maintain a successful private practice whilst being aware of some of the common setbacks practitioners face along the way.

These workshops can be booked individually to fit around the areas you wish to learn, or as a package including all three at a discounted rate.

The discounted booking for all three workshops can be booked via this event. Please note purchasing one discounted ticket for £108 covers admission for the three events on:

Saturday 2nd October 10.00 - 12.00

Saturday 9th October 10.00 - 12.00

Saturday 16th October 10.00 - 12.00

If you would like to pick an individual workshops please follow the link here:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/new-horizon-counselling-17605249083

Facilitated by Tom and Danielle, two qualified, BACP registered therapists managing busy practices. The workshops aim to integrate both anecdotal and formal tips and tricks to help you get the most out of your practice and avoid common setbacks. Tom and Danielle’s down to earth and informative training style helps to create an open environment for participants to learn, ask questions and share their experiences.

1. A No-Nonsense Guide to Starting Private Practice

Are you currently working out whether private practice is an option, or are at the beginning of creating a practice that fits who you are as a practitioner? If yes, then this workshop is for you! We have specifically created this practical workshop with you in mind and will cover the essentials needed to get you started. Tom and Danielle are two millennial therapists who have travelled (and still travelling) the private practice road, experienced the good, bad and ugly first hand and now have thriving private practices. With an open and honest approach, Tom and Danielle’s workshops provide safe, rich and interactive learning spaces where no question is off limit. All attendees receive our electronic ‘Private Practice Start-Up Pack’ for free!

This includes an example copy of a counselling agreement, GDPR statement, initial session form and client signposting crib sheet.

Topics covered:

• The Private Practice Journey – step by step to setting up

• Essential admin

• Protecting your clients

• Getting client enquiries

• Let’s talk money! - How to save and make money whilst establishing your practice.

• Self-care as a private practitioner

This is a two-hour workshop on Saturday 2nd October, tickets are priced at £40 and there is a discounted price for booking all three workshops.

Want to book this workshop by itself? Click: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/164830411197

2. Record Keeping and Admin in Private Practice

Record keeping and administration is not only essential for safeguarding in private practice, it can also be a crucial (and often overlooked) element of successful businesses. Data is fundamental in telling us what is working well and not working so well, so if you are not recording it, how will you know? This workshop has been created to help you learn how to work smart with your admin whilst keeping yourself and your clients safe. Tom will share tips and tricks he has used to maximise his practice growth through record keeping and data analysis in a time efficient way.

Whether you are just starting out and want to explore the types of records you should be keeping, or if you have an established practice and want to use data to take things to the next level, this workshop has something for you.

Tom has extensive knowledge and experience in private practice management and will be sharing his golden tips to help you get organised right from the get-go and save time. If you start out on top of your admin, you’re going to see your practice excel.

All attendees receive our electronic ‘Private Practice Admin Pack’ for free!

This includes an example of a risk assessment, GP referral letter, spreadsheet analytics, therapeutic executor agreement and client note forms.

Topics covered:

• The types of essential records required to run an efficient and safe practice.

• Understand the benefits of Counselling agreements, initial session assessments and risk assessments.

• How to analyse practice data and use observations to increase revenue and save money.

• Why you need a clinical will.

This is a two-hour workshop on Saturday 9th October, tickets are priced at £40 and there is a discounted price for booking all three workshops.

Want to book this workshop by itself? Click: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/164830848505

3. Diversity, Trauma, Informed Practice & Finding your Niche.

How can I form therapeutic relationships with a diverse range of clients that last long enough to do the work? What does a ‘trauma informed’ practice actually look like and who does it benefit? Does having a specialism really make a difference?

If you are anything like us, you will have asked yourself at least one of the above questions whilst on your private practice journey. Building and maintaining therapeutic relationships is at the heart of what we do as therapists - not only does this support clients to do the work safely, it helps us maintain our private practice and earn a living. In this workshop we take you through all the elements we believe constitute healthy therapeutic relationships with clients, leading to a thriving private practice that lasts!

Topics covered:

• How to match with your ideal client

• Why becoming culturally competent as a therapist is important for you and your clients

• How to become LGBTQ+ informed as a practitioner

• The importance of trauma informed practice and how to integrate this into your practice.

• The benefits of specialising as a therapist.

• The significance of endings in therapeutic work.

This is a two-hour workshop on Saturday 16th October, tickets are priced at £40 and there is a discounted price for booking all three workshops.

Want to book this workshop by itself? Click: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/164832028033

Want to hear what previous attendees thought of our workshops?

Check below for reviews from our 2020 workshop:

“This course surpassed my expectations as it covered such a wide range of topics and the additional material given to us was both substantial and detailed. I found the course on private practice both informative and accessible. It covered aspects I had not considered and included subjects I had been keen to get some clarification on. At the same time, both Tom and Danielle were very inclusive and welcomed our input. It was refreshing to see that their approach was fluid and non-fixed acknowledging scope for difference in both our individual circumstances / opinions as well as their own.”

“The two presenters were friendly, informative, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, well-prepared, articulate, very open about their own professional experiences (both good and bad) and were willing to answer the various questions that we attendees had.”

“The workshop exceeded my expectations. I really appreciated the detail you both went into and how open you both were in sharing your experiences, good and the slightly more challenging!”

“It was great to hear other people's progress and where they are in their journeys. Your presentations were brilliant and easy to understand. I found it really useful hearing your journey and the obstacles you tackled. All your hard work has definitely paid off. The workshop certainly met my expectations and more. It's good to know that I am not alone and that we have had similar experiences setting up private practice.”

About Us:

Tom is the founder and managing director of New Horizon Counselling™ Ltd. Tom works with adults in Croydon and online, specialising in working with the LGBTQ+ community. With qualifications in Counselling, Psychology, Media and Business Administration Tom has combined his knowledge to provide trainee and qualified Counsellors, Therapists and Psychotherapists with a workshop that will support you in starting or developing your own private practice.

Danielle Bottone is the founder of JourneyOn Counselling and Therapeutic Services. Danielle is experienced in trauma informed therapy with adults and young people, with particular interest in intercultural therapy. She is passionate about encouraging realistic conversations about mental health and therapy, particularly in marginalised communities. In addition to managing a private practice, Danielle currently works for a Youth Offending Service supporting victims of serious youth violence. Danielle established a full private practice within one year on a part time basis, in addition to working for a local authority and being a mother.