How To Establish a Successful Private Practice

An essential workshop for students and qualified counsellors wanting to learn how to build a successful private practice.

One look at directory listings shows how many counsellors there are competing for work.  This workshop will give you the tools to build your own successful counselling practice and stand out.

This experiential day will provide you with practical based learning - at the end of the day you will have your own personal plan for building your successful private practice.

Upcoming Exeter workshop:

• Date to be rescheduled.

Course Details

This insightful workshop will be experientially based, and learning will be a blend of trainer led presentations, group work and plenary work. 

We will examine the components of successful psychotherapy & counselling private practices and what makes them successful.  The workshop will help you understand the steps you need to take to develop your own successful private practice.

By the end of the workshop you will be able to:

1. Describe what the term ‘successful private practice’ means to you
   

2. Describe your own objectives for your private practice
   

3. Identify how you will measure your objectives for private practice
   

4. Describe your own unique selling point
   

5. Identify the component parts to your professional image
   

6. Identify your own digital marketing goals
   

7. Understand the importance of internet search engine optimisation (SEO)
   

8. State your ethical and professional position as regards Social Media

 

Applications Lecturers Dates Fees FAQs

Eligibility:

Our CPD workshops are open to anyone who is interested in the subject matter, wants to develop their skills and expand their knowledge. This workshop is particularly aimed at counsellors considering starting private practice or those wishing to grow their practice.


How to apply:

Simply sign up using the booking form on this web page - supplying the requested details and paying the applicable fee (please see the 'Fees' tab for further information and details of other ways to pay).

John Paradise is a Certified Transactional Analyst with a psychotherapy speciality.  John is a also a qualified clinical hypnotherapist, NLP Practitioner and has experience teaching in the post compulsory sector.

John has a successful private psychotherapy and supervision practice in Exeter.  He has a professional interest in Men’s work and is the founder of Psychotherapy & Counselling (PAC) Exeter, a professional community of psychotherapists and counsellors working in Exeter.

John has designed and delivered CPD workshops for Relate Dorset, Canterbury Christchurch University, Chard Watch as well as CPD events for counsellors in Devon. John works voluntarily for Families Need Fathers.

Upcoming Exeter workshop:

• To be confirmed
  

Course fees and payment options:

Full Fee:

• £75.00 payable in advance.

IMC Student / Graduate Offer:

• £56.25 payable in advance.

Further information on fees:

Fees listed include VAT.

Applicants are invited to enrol by paying the applicable fee.


How to pay:

You can pay online (via PayPal) by using the booking form on this web page. You can also pay by credit / debit card, either in person at Iron Mill College in Exeter, or over the phone by calling 01392 219200. Please note that we are unable to accept payments via American Express or Diners Club cards.

We also accept cash paid in person at Iron Mill College in Exeter, as well as cheques, which should be made out to 'Iron Mill College' and dropped in or sent to 'Iron Mill College, 7 Barnfield Crescent, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1QT'. We can also accept payments by bank transfer and standing order - please get in touch with us at 01392 219200 / enquiries@ironmill.co.uk for our bank details or a standing order form. Please use your name as the reference when making such payments.

Cancellation Policy (*Also applies to 'Free CPD Days' used, where applicable):

 

A full refund will be issued for any cancellations made by attendees, up to 30 days prior to the course/event start date; a 50% refund will be issued for cancellations made by attendees up to 14 days prior to the course/event start date. No refunds are payable on cancellations made by attendees less than 14 days prior to the course/event start date.

Course commencement:

Please note: Iron Mill College makes every effort to avoid altering course times, course commencement and conclusion dates. However, should any changes be necessary, you will be notified at the earliest opportunity. All courses run subject to demand and the formation of a viable class cohort, based on the enrolment of a minimum number of successful applicants. A full refund of course fees paid, including any deposit, will be given to all applicants in the event of a course cancellation or postponement where the college is prevented from providing the course as advertised in circumstances beyond its control, including force majeure or sickness/illness of specialised staff. The college cannot be held liable for any remedy, damages or compensation beyond this.

Our comprehensive general FAQs pages include answers to many common questions, grouped into the following areas:

• Counselling and Psychotherapy.
• Choosing the Right Course.
• Applying for a Course.
• Fees, Funding and Finance.
• Venues and Facilities.
• Placements, Personal Therapy and Supervision.
• Iron Mill Counselling Service.

However, if you can't find the answer your looking for, or need further help or information, do not hesitate to contact us at 01392 219200 / enquiries@ironmill.co.uk.

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• How To Establish a Successful Private Practice
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