Setting up a private practice can seem a daunting task! Alongside the demands of the clinical works itself are a whole range of practical, legal and business considerations. It can be a lot to navigate on your own - but you don't have to.

This four-part practical online workshop is designed to support newly qualified counsellors and psychotherapists in building the business side of being a successful self-employed therapist. Covering four distinct areas of establishing a thriving private practice, the workshops will be facilitated with a mix of experienced guidance and practical tips, as well as exercises to help create a business that reflects your values and experience, and importantly, helps you develop and expand into your potential.

What the workshop covers

Part 1 - Making a Start
Part 2 - Marketing & Working in the Digital World
Part 3 – Legal & Money Matters
Part 4 - Maintaining a Reflexive & Anti-Discriminatory Business

During the workshops there will be opportunities for you to discuss individual challenges and concerns, as well as time to make connections with each other.

Who is theis workshop for?

Newly qualified counsellors and psychotherapists looking to set up a private practice now or in the near future.
Qualified counsellors and psychotherapists with an established practice looking to finetune or expand their business.
Final-year counselling and psychotherapy students are also welcome.

Dates

Four Saturday morning workshops

9.30am– 1pm

6th September 2025
20th September 2025
11th October 2025
25th October 2025

Meet your tutor

Helen Weighell, UKCP Reg. Psychotherapist, MA IAP

Helen is an Integrative Psychotherapist, Supervisor, Tutor and Trainer, and has had a thriving private practice in London for 14 years. She is an enthusiastic supporter of those new to working in private practice, particularly motivated to help ensure individuals are supported to create relevant & congruent businesses.

She started giving talks to final year students at Metanoia about the business of being a self-employed therapist over ten years ago, and these workshops for 2025 have developed on from them.

Key details

Delivery: 14 hours. Live and interactive via Zoom (sessions will not be recorded).

Participant numbers: Spaces are limited to 18 participants.

Cost: £280 in total. A deposit of £50 to be taken upon booking with teh balance of £230 to be paid mid-August 2025.

Assessment: No formal assessment.

Recognition: A Link Centre Certificate will be presented for the number of hours attended.

Ready to build a thriving private therapy practice?

Join our online four-part workshop for newly qualified counsellors and psychotherapists and take the first step toward running your own successful private practice.

Setting Up Your Private Practice - 4 part online workshop