The Grow Your Private Practice Show

Do you ever get the feeling that everyone else has somehow worked it all out?That they're more confident, more organised, more successful, and somehow managing to keep up with all the things you're convinced you should be doing?Perhaps you've found yourself thinking:'I should have sorted my website by now.''I should be posting more.''I should know what I'm doing by now.'If any of that sounds familiar, you're not alone.In this episode, I'm exploring a word that fascinated me when I worked as a counsellor, and one that I still hear all the time in conversations about private practice and marketing.It's a tiny word, but it often carries far more weight than we realise.We'll look at what might be hiding underneath those thoughts about websites, blogs, visibility and confidence, and why so many capable counsellors end up feeling as though they're falling short.And somewhere along the way, I'd like to ask a question that might change how you think about your private practice:Who decided you were behind in the first place?In this episodeThe counselling question I used to ask whenever I heard a client use a particular wordWhy private practice can become a breeding ground for unrealistic expectationsThe hidden comparison sitting underneath many marketing worriesA simple idea that might help you see your progress more clearlyLinks and Resources📖 Related blog:From Self-Doubt to Self-Confidence: 8 Strategies for Therapists to Overcome Imposter Syndrome📚 The Vault - Free resources for counsellorsFor all my free and paid resources, Start Here☕ Enjoying the podcast?If you'd like to support the show, you can buy me a coffee using the link below. Every contribution helps me keep creating free blogs, podcast episodes and resources for counsellors in private practice.Buy Me A Coffee

How to Organise Blog Posts and Keep Track of Your ContentDo you know exactly what blog posts you’ve written?Could you find the right one quickly if a potential client needed it?Or does your content feel scattered, hard to see at a glance and harder to use?In this episode, I’m talking about how to organise blog posts and keep track of your content so your blog becomes something you can actually use, not just something you keep adding to.And I’ve created a FREE Blog Library Tracker to help you do exactly that.Inside this episode, we explore:Why blogging gets harder once you’ve written more than a handful of postsWhat changes when you start treating your blog like a libraryHow a simple tracking system reduces friction and saves timeWhy organising your posts isn’t admin, it’s strategyIf your blog feels more like a pile or random posts than a resource, this episode will help you bring structure to it.Get the Free Blog Library TrackerI’ve created a simple Blog Library Tracker you can use to organise your posts and keep everything in one place.You’ll find it inside The Vault, my free resource library for counsellors and therapists in private practice.👉 Access The Vault HERESupport the PodcastIf you find this podcast helpful, you can support the show by buying me a coffee.☕ Buy me a coffee HERE

There’s a lot of pressure to be visible all the time.Post more. Show up more. Keep going.But what if the marketing that actually works for you doesn’t need you to be constantly ‘on’?In this episode, I’m talking about a steadier way to get found. The kind that keeps working long after you’ve finished writing.If you’ve ever wondered whether there’s a calmer way to build your practice — this one’s worth a listen.You don’t need to be everywhere. You need to be recognised.LINKSCheck out The Framework First Blogging MethodFree and paid resources If you found this useful and fancy fuelling the next episode, you can buy me a coffee here buymeacoffee.com/janetravis

Blogging can feel surprisingly confusing, especially when you care about getting it right.In this episode, I’m talking about why writing can feel heavy and muddled for therapists, even when you’re thoughtful, experienced, and genuinely good at your work. If blogging has ever left you questioning yourself, abandoning drafts, or wondering why it feels harder than it ‘should’, this one will likely feel familiar.In this episode, we explore:Why blogging often feels confusing, not because you can’t write, but because you’re trying to hold too much at onceHow ‘it depends’ thinking, which works beautifully in therapy, can make writing harderWhy trying to speak to everyone can leave you stuck mid-postHow confusion can quietly turn into self-doubtWhat helps blogging feel lighter again, without forcing yourself to push throughThis is a reflective episode, designed to offer relief, reassurance, and a different way of understanding what’s really going on when blogging feels hard.Links and next stepsFind out more about the Blogging Clarity Session (introductory offer available for a short time)Explore more support for ethical, human marketing at janetravis.co.ukCheck out my FREE and paid resources HERE If this episode resonated, you might want to follow the podcast so you don’t miss future episodes.

If you’ve ever wondered whether all that blogging is actually doing anything - especially when things feel quiet - this episode might feel like a deep breath.Because sometimes the hardest part isn’t the writing - it’s sitting with the silence afterwards.In this episode, we’re gently lifting the curtain on what might really be happening behind the scenes when nobody comments, nobody emails, and nobody says, “Hey that helped.”And we’ll talk about the one mindset shift that can take you from anxious, second-guessing writer… to grounded, steady voice your future clients quietly trust.In this episode:The hidden purpose of your counselling blog (that nobody tells you about)Why the quiet seasons can actually be a sign something is workingThe subtle way trust builds long before enquiries appearA gentler approach to blogging that feels less pressuring and more humanThe truth about readers who never become clients and why that’s not a failureMentioned in this episode:Buy me a coffee - support the show with a one-off thank-youStart Here page - all free and paid resources in one placeGrow Your Private Practice Membership - ongoing support, hands-on help with blogging, and short, doable trainingsFramework First - monthly blogging support for £9/month

If marketing feels harder than it used to (especially on social media), you’re not imagining it.So what is currently working?In this episode, I’m talking about the quieter, more sustainable strategies that are actually helping counsellors stay visible and build trust in 2026.After nearly 20 years of doing this, I’ve seen trends rise and fall. And I’ve also seen what holds steady, what keeps working even when the platforms, algorithms, or advice all change.Whether you’re feeling a bit jaded with social media, wondering where your time’s best spent, or just want to feel clearer about your next steps, this one’s for you.In this episode:Why social media feels harder now (and why that’s not your fault)What does still work for counsellors in 2026How to use strategies like blogging, Google Business Profile, and guesting effectivelyWhy consistency matters more than doing everythingHow to make space for visibility that feels grounded, not overwhelmingMentioned in this episode:Buy me a coffee - support the show with a one-off thank-youStart Here page - all free and paid resources in one placeEpisode 230 - deep dive into Google Business ProfileGrow Your Private Practice Membership - ongoing support, hands-on help with blogging, and short, doable trainingsFramework First - monthly blogging support for £9/monthThe Directory Revival - 1:1 support you to improve your directory listings so they lead to real client enquiries.Episode 225: The Armchair Test: The One Quiet Shift That Will Transform All Your MarketingEpisode 226: “Would I Feel Safe With You?” How Clients Really Choose a CounsellorEpisode 216: Do Counsellors Really Need a Niche to Start Blogging?Episode 185: Are You Getting Clients from Your Online Directory Listing?

Do you need a perfectly planned-out content strategy to stay consistent? Or can you just show up, speak from the heart, and see what sticks?In this episode, I'm joined by my brilliant friend and fellow therapist Sarah (aka The Binge Eating Therapist) as we get honest about how we each approach content creation — and how different those approaches are.We’ve both been creating weekly content for year with blogs, podcasts, YouTube, and in this chat, we’re pulling back the curtain on:What actually helps us stay consistent (even when motivation dips)How we work with our personalities, not against themThe real benefits of creating content beyond just “marketing”Why you don’t need a Trello board, a ring light, or perfect confidence to startAnd the surprising ways content has helped us grow as therapists and people, tooWhether you’re thinking about starting a blog, podcast, YouTube channel, or just want to share more consistently, this episode is here to remind you:There’s no one “right” way to do this. You get to make it yours.About SarahSarah Dosanjh is a psychotherapist and author of the bestselling book I Can’t Stop Eating. After her own recovery from binge eating disorder she has gone on to specialise in helping others do the same. She has appeared on various media outlets such as BBC breakfast, Sky’s Roundtable and BBC Radio One, as well as amassing over 3 million views on YouTube.Connect with Sarah:YouTubeInstagramFacebookLife After Diets PodcastMentioned in this episode:Episode 225: The Armchair Test: The One Quiet Shift That Will Transform All Your MarketingEpisode 226: “Would I Feel Safe With You?” How Clients Really Choose a CounsellorFramework First £9/month - Your one small step to easier blogging for counsellorsAnd for more of my free and paid resources CLICK HERE