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One of the first things a new counsellor does is sign up to a therapist directory, but is this enough? And what should you do if you don’t get the results you were hoping for? Therapist Tips, Therapy Business, The Third Person, Marketing Advice, Private Practice, Marketing Ideas, Counseling, Being Ugly, Marketing Strategy
Therapist Directories: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
One of the first things a new counsellor does is sign up to a therapist directory, but is this enough? And what should you do if you don’t get the results you were hoping for?
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How to brainstorm ideas for blogs and social media
Constantly coming up with ideas for your content can feel impossible, but in this episode I share my way to brainstorm ideas for blogs and social media and come up with a never-ending supply of ideas. But not just that, how to make the whole thing a pleasurable experience. Because the more you enjoy marketing, the more you’ll do it, and that consistency is what really makes a difference to your practice.
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Letting go of perfectionism when blogging
If you struggle with perfectionism, it can trip you up in lots of ways. And if you choose to write blogs to grow your practice, it can stop you from publishing what you’ve written so neither you nor your readers get the benefit of your work. So if you have written blogs but not published them and they are languishing in your drafts folder, take a listen about letting go of perfectionism when blogging as I explore 5 things about blogging that might hold you back and what to do about them.
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Tribal Phoenix by woody029 on DeviantArt
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Tribal Phoenix by woody029 on DeviantArt
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Phoenix tattoo: meanings and concepts in footage
Phoenix tattoo: meanings and ideas in pictures ❖❖❖ #ideas #meanings #phoenix #pictures #tattoo ❖❖❖ Want a phoenix tattoo ? What does it mean ? Zoom on the phoenix tattoo, its origin plus special selection of our favorite phoenix tattoo ideas. Discover them! Phoenix tattoo: a mysterious bird The phoenix , now write phoenix , is a very pretty mysterious bird that is at the base of many legends all over the world. His name is...
I’ve often seen in counselling groups people say ‘follow me on social media and I’ll follow you back’. But though this can sound like a great idea on the face of it, there are some things to be aware of. So in this episode I invite you to take a closer look with me so you can make up your own mind if this is the right thing for you. So let’s take a look at the good, the bad and the ugly of following other counsellors Follow You, The Face, Blogging, Follow Me
Should you do ‘follow for follow’ with other therapists on social media?
I’ve often seen in counselling groups people say ‘follow me on social media and I’ll follow you back’. But though this can sound like a great idea on the face of it, there are some things to be aware of. So in this episode I invite you to take a closer look with me so you can make up your own mind if this is the right thing for you. So let’s take a look at the good, the bad and the ugly of following other counsellors
One of the things I love about running a business is that I can be creative in my marketing. But what if you think you’re not creative? Maybe you don’t know how to allow your creativity to blossom. Or maybe you just struggle to find your own voice and everything you write comes across as a bit starchy or lacking personality? Be More Creative, Running A Business, Be Creative, Don T Know
Using creativity to grow your practice, with Penney Fox
One of the things I love about running a business is that I can be creative in my marketing. But what if you think you’re not creative? Maybe you don’t know how to allow your creativity to blossom. Or maybe you just struggle to find your own voice and everything you write comes across as a bit starchy or lacking personality?
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Boost your Christmas social media engagement (with FREE cheatsheet)
Ho ho ho, Meeeeerrrrry Christmas! Today, I’m sharing a free download, my early Christmas gift to you that will boost your social media engagement over the Christmas period. This cheatsheet will save you time, and benefit both your business and you. And in this episode I’ll walk you through how to make the most of it. So if you want to save time and get better results on your social media over the festive season, take a listen.
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Let’s talk about business cards and logos…
When you first start out in private practice it can feel like there is a never-ending list of things to buy and do. But here’s the thing: all you really need is to be qualified, insured and if required in your country, supervised. Everything else can wait until you’ve started getting an income. But so often we can feel compelled to buy certain things because we think it’s what a business needs, and as such it’s easy to overspend.
Quick question for you: Are you the sort of person that springs out of bed, enthusiastic and ready to take on the day? No, me neither. So if you’re feeling lethargic and need a helping hand, here are 10 super simple ways to get motivated to work on your private practice - because let's face it, we all need a little help sometimes. Ways To Get Motivated, Eat The Frog, Me Neither, Pomodoro Technique, Ambient Music, Helping Hand, Get Motivated
10 simple ways to get motivated to grow your practice
Quick question for you: Are you the sort of person that springs out of bed, enthusiastic and ready to take on the day? No, me neither. So if you’re feeling lethargic and need a helping hand, here are 10 super simple ways to get motivated to work on your private practice - because let's face it, we all need a little help sometimes.
We’ve all heard of burnout, and it’s so much more than being tired or exhausted. But how can you recognise it? In this episode I have guest Charlie Hyde talking with me as we share our experiences of burnout along with some practical tips and ideas to protect yourself. Spot It, Protect Yourself, Take Action
Therapist burnout: How to spot it and take action, with guest Charlie Hyde
We’ve all heard of burnout, and it’s so much more than being tired or exhausted. But how can you recognise it? In this episode I have guest Charlie Hyde talking with me as we share our experiences of burnout along with some practical tips and ideas to protect yourself.
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9 Tips to get more readers on your blogs (a guide for therapists)
Blogging is a brilliant - and free - way to help people, connect and share your knowledge. But it’s an underutilized marketing strategy. So if you want to start blogging it up your game, here are 9 tips to get more readers on your blogs. Because let’s face it, if you’re going to the effort of writing a blog, you want as many people to see it as possible.
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Why you’re struggling to get results on social media (and how to fix it)
As a therapist, you know posting on social media is both a free and effective way to let people know who you are and who you help. But why does it feel so hard? Well, there are many reasons and it could be different things for different people. So today I’m going to explore 8 reasons why you’re struggling to get results on social media and give you some tips for how to fix them.