When you’re building a counselling private practice, there are times when it feels hard to keep going - especially when the clients aren’t coming in as quickly as you’d hoped.

In this episode, I’m sharing how to draw on your resilience so you can keep moving forward, even in challenging times.

Takeaways:

• Why past challenges can become a source of strength in your business
• How to reconnect with the deeper reasons you became a counsellor
• Practical ways to keep yourself motivated when marketing feels slow to work
• The role of community and support in sustaining your energy and confidence

Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve hit a quiet patch, this episode will help you find your footing again and remind you why your work matters - both to your clients and to you.

Setting up in private practice? Download my free checklist HERE

Need ideas for how to get clients? Download my free handout 21 Ways for Counsellors to Attract New Clients HERE

You can also find me here:

The Good Enough Counsellors Facebook Group

Josephine Hughes on Facebook

Josephine Hughes on YouTube

My website: josephinehughes.com

counselling, practice development, challenges, resilience, motivation, support, private practice

The information contained in Good Enough Counsellors is provided for information purposes only. The contents of this podcast are not intended to amount to advice and you should not rely on any of the contents of this podcast. Professional advice should be obtained before taking or refraining from taking any action as a result of the contents of this podcast.

Josephine Hughes disclaims all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on any of the contents of this podcast.

What if you don’t believe you can be a private practice therapist? In this episode, Fi Hewkin shares her journey from doubting her abilities to building a successful therapy practice. We talk about overcoming imposter syndrome, making your profile sound like you, and why there’s room for everyone - even in a crowded market.

When Fi Hewkin first considered becoming a therapist, she was convinced she couldn’t do it. Growing up being told she wasn’t academic, leaving school with three O-levels, and believing she’d never be “professional enough,” private practice felt out of reach.

In this episode, she shares how, despite years of self-doubt, she slowly built her confidence - and her private practice. From that first directory profile that didn’t sound like her, to embracing her authentic self (complete with pink hair and DMs), Fi’s story is an honest and encouraging look at what it really takes to succeed.

We talk about:

• How Fi shifted from “I can’t do this” to running a thriving practice
• Why making her profile sound like her changed everything
• The importance of authenticity in therapy marketing
• Overcoming the fear of charging clients and raising fees
• Balancing a busy client load and recognising personal limits
• Practical marketing steps Fi used to get clients (and what she avoids!)
• How running a low-cost community project keeps her grounded

If you’ve ever thought, “I’m not good enough to make this work,” this conversation is for you.

Find Fi at her website or her Facebook page

Setting up in private practice? Download my free checklist HERE

Need ideas for how to get clients? Download my free handout 21 Ways for Counsellors to Attract New Clients HERE

You can also find me here:

The Good Enough Counsellors Facebook Group

Josephine Hughes on Facebook

Josephine Hughes on YouTube

My website: josephinehughes.com

The information contained in Good Enough Counsellors is provided for information purposes only. The contents of this podcast are not intended to amount to advice and you should not rely on any of the contents of this podcast. Professional advice should be obtained before taking or refraining from taking any action as a result of the contents of this podcast.

Josephine Hughes disclaims all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on any of the contents of this podcast.

In this episode of Good Enough Counsellors, we’re diving into the third “C” of social media success for therapists: Community.

It’s tempting to think of social media as just another marketing tool, but for many people, it’s a lifeline - a place to feel seen, connected, and understood. And as therapists, we have a unique opportunity to create that safe space online.

Takeaways:

• Why community is one of the most powerful ways to attract therapy clients
• How giving (not numbers) is the heart of community-building
• The mindset shift that helps you get past the “cringe factor” of sharing your work
• Why showing your real, imperfect self builds trust and connection
• How engaging with others (even in small ways) helps grow your reach
• The importance of not broadcasting, but building relationships online
• Post ideas for September 2025

September Awareness Days:

World Suicide Prevention Day – Wednesday, 10th September 2025

National Inclusion Week – Monday, 15th to Sunday, 21st September 2025

Buy a Book Day – Sunday, 7th September 2025

Live Creative Day & Colouring Day – Sunday, 14th September 2025

World Gratitude Day – Sunday, 21st September 2025

Fight Procrastination Day – Saturday, 6th September 2025

Setting up in private practice? Download my free checklist HERE

Need ideas for how to get clients? Download my free handout 21 Ways for Counsellors to Attract New Clients HERE

You can also find me here:

The Good Enough Counsellors Facebook Group

Josephine Hughes on Facebook

Josephine Hughes on YouTube

My website: josephinehughes.com

The information contained in Good Enough Counsellors is provided for information purposes only. The contents of this podcast are not intended to amount to advice and you should not rely on any of the contents of this podcast. Professional advice should be obtained before taking or refraining from taking any action as a result of the contents of this podcast.

Josephine Hughes disclaims all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on any of the contents of this podcast.