You’re doing all the right things, more CPD, new qualifications, more training, but your counselling practice is still quiet.

So what’s going on?

In this episode, we’re exploring the hidden trap many counsellors fall into — using learning as a way to feel productive when marketing feels uncomfortable.

If you’ve ever thought,

“Once I’ve done this next training, then I’ll work on my marketing…” this one’s for you.

We’ll unpack:

• Why your love of learning might be keeping you stuck
• The real reason you’re not getting counselling clients (and it’s not your qualifications)
• How clients actually choose a therapist and what they really need to hear from you
• The difference between CPD that helps your practice grow and CPD that keeps you hiding
• Gentle, simple ways to start showing up and getting found without being loud, fake or salesy

You don’t need another certificate.

You need clarity, connection, and confidence in your marketing and this episode will help you start right where you are.

Links & Resources

• Directory Revival - turn your directory listing into a client magnet
• Framework First - a gentle, structured way to blog without overwhelm
• Start Here - free resources to help you attract more counselling clients, even if marketing makes you squirm a bit
• Connect on Instagram or LinkedIn

Ever feel like everything you could possibly say about self-care, stress, or slowing down has already been said?

As a counsellor, you want to share ideas that genuinely help people but when every blog and social post seems to repeat the same advice, it’s easy to worry that your writing won’t stand out.

In this episode, we’re talking about how to make your counselling blogs feel fresh, human, and authentic even when you’re writing about familiar topics.

You’ll learn how to go deeper than surface-level “tips,” write in a way that connects, and use your real voice to build trust with the people who need you most.

In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

• Why “tired” wellness advice isn’t bad - it’s just overused
• How to write about familiar ideas in a way that still feels meaningful
• The small storytelling tweaks that make your words land
• Why your personal reflections matter more than being original
• Five simple ways to bring warmth and connection into your writing

Links & Resources

• Join the Grow Your Private Practice Membership – get support, structure, and guidance to help you get found by the right clients through ethical marketing and blogging.
• Find the full blog version of this episode: How to Share More Meaningful Ideas (Without Sounding Like Everyone Else)
• Amish Hour
• Connect on Instagram or LinkedIn

You close the laptop after your final session. The house is quiet.

And even though you’ve spent all day talking, you haven’t actually connected with anyone.

That quiet ache you sometimes feel? That’s loneliness. And it’s more common than counsellors admit.

In this heartfelt episode, we’re talking honestly about what it’s like to work alone in private practice - the isolation, the silence, and the subtle way it can creep in.

We’ll explore:

• Why working solo can feel so quietly disconnecting
• Why needing connection doesn’t make you “less professional”
• Realistic ways to bring more warmth, laughter, and community into your working life
• How to make networking feel like making friends, not marketing torture
• Simple ways to stay connected whether you work online or locally

You don’t need to overhaul your diary or become a social butterfly. Just one coffee, one chat, one small step can make a big difference.

You’re a counsellor but you’re a person too. And you were never meant to do this alone.

Find '11 Simple Steps to Master Smalltalk' in The Vault: A library of free resources to help you grow your private practice with confidence and ease → Sign up for free