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I’m Jane Travis and I’m an ex counsellor that now works with other therapists to grow their private practice, hence the name of the show. I’m the author of the Grow Your Private Practice book and also run the Grow Your Private Practice membership, where counsellors can get together and learn all about marketing, with a special love of all things blogging. Okay, that’s the official stuffy 'about me' bit out of the way, because honestly, it’s so much more than that. The truth is, the thing that really drives me, is helping counsellors - counsellors like you - to get more freedom and choice into your life so can work when you want to, how you want to and with the issues that you’re passionate about. And importantly, to get paid properly to do so. Because you have the freedom and choice to run a thriving private practice whilst also creating a fulfilling life for both yourself and your family. If you want that too, please click subscribe. I hope you enjoy listening.
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Have you ever had something on your to-do list for so long that it’s somehow become enormous in your head? I was watching one of my slightly addictive decluttering videos recently when a woman tackled a job she’d been putting off for three years. It took her 12 minutes. And watching her made me realise something about the way we approach marketing our private practices. In this episode, I’m talking about what happens when all those things you could be doing start merging into one enormous job, and the question that can make the whole thing feel very different. Find Your Focus If you’re tired of carrying the whole of your private practice around in your head and you’d like some help working out what deserves your attention, Find Your Focus is my new 90-minute one-to-one session. Find Your Focus Resources mentioned in this episode Free FIND Assessment Write Your Homepage Are you getting clients from your online directory Blogging: The Best First Step in Counselling Marketing Start Here Explore all the free and paid ways I can help you grow your private practice. Start Here Buy Me a Coffee If this episode inspires you to finally tackle the cupboard, drawer or shelf you’ve been ignoring since 2022, I think I’ve earned a coffee for services to household organisation. Buy Me a Coffee
You wanted to be a counsellor. You did the training, the placements, the supervision, the nerve-racking first client... and then somehow you ended up worrying about websites, directories, SEO, marketing and whether you're doing enough to get clients. But what did you actually want all this for? In this episode, we're looking beyond ‘I need more clients’ and thinking about the working life you were hoping counselling would give you — and whether the things taking up your attention now are actually moving you towards it. I talk about: Why ‘I need more clients’ can become a much bigger problem than you realise The question I think is far more useful than ‘What should I be doing?’ Why those empty spaces in your diary might be stopping you from seeing something important What I discovered about work after years of thinking people who loved their jobs were frankly a bit odd Why somebody else's idea of a successful private practice could send you in completely the wrong direction And the difference between the thing you're trying to fix and the thing you're actually trying to build If you've been doing lots of things to make your private practice work but still have that nagging feeling that you're not really getting anywhere, this episode might give you a rather different question to ask yourself. LINKS & RESOURCES Find Your Focus waiting list https://www.janetravis.co.uk/find-your-focus/ Episode 209: Marketing Might Not Be Your Favourite Bit — But It Is the Important Bit https://www.janetravis.co.uk/marketing-for-therapists/ Start Here — all my free and paid resources https://www.janetravis.co.uk/start-here/ Enjoying the podcast? Buy me a coffee ☕ https://buymeacoffee.com/janetravis
How much time are you wasting trying to save time? How many times have you decided that THIS is the week you’re finally going to get organised? Maybe you’ve bought a new notebook, downloaded an app or spent hours setting up a system that is definitely going to make everything easier. I’ve been doing exactly that while getting ready to launch Find Your Focus. And after several attempts, one impressive system created by a friend and four or five hours trying to make something work, I realised I might have been going about this completely the wrong way. In this episode, I’m talking about why getting organised can sometimes make running your private practice feel even more complicated, the mistake I made when I tried to organise myself like somebody else, and my new Ordinary Tuesday Test . If you genuinely want to be more organised but nothing you try ever seems to stick, this one’s for you. Also mentioned: Find Your Focus If you’re doing lots of things to grow your private practice but aren’t sure where your time and energy would be best spent, Find Your Focus is my new 90-minute 1:1 session. Join the Find Your Focus waiting list → HERE Further resources Check out the podcast I did with Fifi Using introvert superpowers to attract more clients Take the FIND assessment, and grab other free resources for counsellors HERE And find all my free and paid resources HERE
Should Counsellors Use Testimonials and Google Reviews? Testimonials are brilliant for marketing. They build trust, offer reassurance and give someone an insight into what it might be like to work with you. So surely asking a happy client for one is a no-brainer? Well... when you're a counsellor, it's a little more complicated than that. I've noticed the question of testimonials and Google reviews coming up again recently, although it's a debate that's been rumbling around in counselling circles for as long as I can remember. So in this episode, I'm taking a closer look at it. Should you use testimonials? Is there a difference between someone offering you one and you asking for one? And are there things we already understand perfectly well in the therapy room that can sometimes get forgotten when we put our marketing hats on? I'm not going to give you a simple yes or no answer (annoying, I know). But I am going to give you some things to think about so you can make a decision that feels right for you, your clients and your private practice. Have a listen and see where you land. Mentioned in this episode: BACP Therapy Today – ‘ Can we ask clients for testimonials? ’ And if you enjoy the podcast, please follow The Grow Your Private Practice Show wherever you listen. It takes seconds, costs precisely nothing, and really does help more counsellors discover the show. Want some help with your own marketing? If all this talk about building trust has got you wondering how well your own marketing is doing its job, come and have a rummage around The Vault . It's packed with free resources I've created specifically for counsellors and psychotherapists who want to get found by more of the right clients – without feeling as though marketing has become another full-time job. And you'll also find the FIND Assessment in there. It will help you take a proper look at your marketing, see what's already working and spot where it might be worth focusing your attention next. Get free access to The Vault → The Vault
You’d think that after creating hundreds of blogs, podcasts and YouTube videos between us, my friend and counsellor Sarah Dosanjh and I would have this content creation thing pretty much sorted by now. You’d be wrong. Recently, we’ve both missed some of our usual publishing dates, which got us talking about consistency, what keeps us creating after all these years and, more importantly, why we’re still doing it . Because yes, creating useful content can help people find you and ultimately bring you clients. We are running businesses, after all. But what if that isn’t actually the best reason to keep doing it? In this episode, Sarah and I chat about what we’ve both learned after years of creating content, why finding something you actually enjoy matters, and the surprising things you can get back from the content you put out into the world. We also get into what happens when you miss a week (apparently my brain goes to ‘IS THIS THE BEGINNING OF THE END?’ while Sarah worries about being punished by the YouTube algorithm), why Thursday mornings are officially a ‘no Jane’ zone and the important role £1.49 unlimited Wetherspoons coffee can play in getting things done. It’s basically two friends who’ve been doing this for years comparing notes on what actually keeps us coming back. And I think you might look at creating content a little differently after listening. A huge thank you to Sarah for coming on and having this conversation with me. I always love talking to her, and I think there’s something reassuring about admitting that even after years of creating content, neither of us has got it all perfectly sorted. And actually, I’m not sure that’s even the aim. And, seeing as Buy Me a Coffee actually came up in our conversation, it would be slightly ridiculous of me not to mention it now, wouldn’t it? So yes, if you enjoy the podcast and you fancy buying me a coffee as a little thank you, you absolutely can right HERE . And I promise to spend it responsibly. By which I obviously mean on coffee. About Sarah Dosanjh Sarah Dosanjh is a psychotherapist and author of the bestselling book I Can’t Stop Eating , which is now also available on Audible. After her own recovery from binge eating disorder she has gone on to specialise in helping others do the same. And she's a busy women! She has recently trained to be an ADHD coach, and will receive her accreditation soon. She's appeared on various media outlets such as BBC Breakfast, Sky’s Roundtable and BBC Radio One, and has amassed over 3 million views on YouTube. AND she has an online course starting soon: Sarah has a new six-week live online course starting on 9th September called Wired to Binge? , which explores the connection between ADHD and binge eating or feeling out of control around food. So if that sounds relevant to you, or perhaps to someone you know, you can find out more on Sarah’s website, thebingeeatingtherapist.co.uk . Connect with Sarah: YouTube Instagram Facebook Life After Diets Podcast
Why People Stop Going to Counselling – And Never Come Back Have you ever found yourself wondering why a client came to one or two sessions… and then never booked again? It's one of the hardest parts of being a counsellor. Your mind starts trying to fill in the blanks. You replay conversations, question yourself and wonder whether there was something you missed. But what if you've been asking the wrong question? In this episode, we're looking at a different way of thinking about clients who don't continue with counselling. One that could change how you view those experiences, reduce some of the self-doubt that so many counsellors carry, and even influence the way you talk about yourself on your website. If you've ever questioned yourself after a client didn't return, I think this episode might give you a fresh perspective. Links mentioned 🌱 Write Your Homepage If you'd like a homepage that helps the right people recognise they've found someone they can imagine talking to, you can find out more here: https://www.janetravis.co.uk/write-your-homepage/ ☕ Buy Me a Coffee If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support it, you can buy me a coffee here. ➡️ Buy Me a Coffee And check out all my free and paid resources HERE
Have You Lost Your Mojo? Have you ever found yourself thinking, 'I just can't be bothered anymore' ? Perhaps you're putting things off, struggling to get motivated or wondering whether you've simply fallen out of love with private practice. Maybe you've even caught yourself thinking, 'Shall I just pack it all in and go and get a 'proper' job?' If so, you're definitely not the only one. In this episode, I'm talking about those times when your motivation seems to disappear and everything suddenly feels like hard work. More importantly, I'm sharing the one question that's helped me look at those moments in a completely different way. It might just change the way you think about your own 'lost mojo' too. Mentioned in this episode 🌱 The Complete Support Package Three months of personalised support to help you build strong foundations, get found by more of the right clients, and grow your private practice with confidence. ➡️ Find out more: The Complete Support Package ☕ Buy Me a Coffee If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support it, you can buy me a coffee here. ➡️ Buy Me a Coffee And check out all my free and paid resources HERE
Have you ever wondered whether your website makes as much sense to your future clients as it does to you? One of the things I've noticed after reviewing hundreds of counselling websites is that it's surprisingly easy to forget what it's like not to know what we know. We naturally write using the language we've spent years learning, often without realising that some of those words can leave potential clients feeling uncertain or out of their depth. In this episode, I'm sharing a simple way to look at your website through your future client's eyes. It's a small shift, but it can make it much easier for people to understand what you do, what your qualifications actually mean and whether you're the right counsellor for them. In this episode, we cover: Why websites that seem perfectly clear to us can feel very different to potential clients. The question I ask whenever I write about qualifications or counselling approaches. How to describe your counselling approach in language your future clients will understand. Why reducing uncertainty makes it easier for people to take that first step. A simple change that could make your website work much harder for you. Mentioned in this episode Start Here : Explore my free and paid resources, services and membership: Write Your Homepage Grow Your Private Practice Membership ☕ If these episodes have helped you and you'd like to say thank you, you can buy me a coffee here: Buy Me A Coffee
You've spent time creating a professional website. It looks good, you've explained what you do, and you're proud of how it represents your practice. So why aren't more people getting in touch? In this episode, I'm exploring one of the biggest misconceptions about counselling websites. It isn't always the design, your qualifications or even your SEO that's stopping people from contacting you. Instead, we'll look at what might really be happening when someone lands on your website and leaves without taking the next step. If you've ever wondered why your website isn't bringing the enquiries you hoped for, this episode is for you. In this episode we'll explore: Why a "good" website isn't always enough. The hidden reason visitors leave without contacting you. The questions prospective clients are asking themselves. Small changes that can make a big difference. Whether you're creating a new website or improving the one you already have, this episode will give uou a few things to change to keep them around 🌱 Read the accompanying blog: Why Good Counselling Websites Still Don't Get Enquiries Write Your Homepage (1:1) If you'd like my help creating a homepage that helps the right clients feel confident enough to get in touch, you can find out more here: https://www.janetravis.co.uk/write-your-homepage ☕ Enjoyed this episode? If you'd like to support the podcast, you can buy me a coffee here: https://buymeacoffee.com/janetravis
Running a private practice teaches us all sorts of practical things. We learn about websites, marketing, SEO, blogging, Google Business Profiles... the list goes on. But what if some of the biggest lessons have nothing to do with marketing at all? This week, I share something that happened during the recent UK heatwave that completely caught me by surprise. After missing a podcast episode for the first time in 255 weeks, I found myself asking why taking a break felt so uncomfortable - and the answer wasn't what I expected. It led me to think about the way our businesses can reveal old beliefs, habits and patterns we've been carrying around for years without even realising it. If you've ever struggled with guilt, boundaries, people-pleasing, procrastination, or simply feeling as though you should always be doing more, I think you'll find something to relate to in this episode. In this episode, we explore: What a heatwave unexpectedly revealed about me. Why taking time off felt much harder than I thought it would. The little voice in my head that I'd somehow never questioned. What running a private practice can teach us about ourselves. One simple shift that can change the way we respond to the challenges in our business. Why this matters It's easy to think our biggest challenges in private practice are about marketing, confidence or finding more clients. Sometimes they are. But sometimes they're pointing us towards something much deeper. The more we understand ourselves, the easier it becomes to build a business that feels sustainable, authentic and genuinely works for us. Links and resources 🌱 Read the accompanying blog: The Unexpected Personal Growth That Comes with Private Practice 🌱 Explore The Vault – my free library of resources for counsellors: https://www.janetravis.co.uk/vault/ 🌱 Find out more about how we can work together https://www.janetravis.co.uk/start-here
Have you ever spent ages thinking about your homepage, your blogs or your directory profile... and then completely forgotten about your contact page? You're not alone. Most counsellors put a lot of effort into getting people to visit their website. But when someone finally decides they might want to get in touch, what happens next? In this week's episode, I'm talking about one of the most overlooked pages on a counselling website - your contact page. In this episode We explore why your contact page matters far more than many people realise, and some simple ways to make it feel more welcoming, reassuring and helpful for potential clients. You'll discover: Why your contact page isn't just an admin page What nervous potential clients are often thinking before they make contact Small changes that can make a big difference Practical elements that help people feel more confident about reaching out How to make your contact page feel more human You may discover that one of the easiest ways to improve your website isn't getting more visitors at all - it's helping the visitors you already have feel ready to take the next step. Links Read the accompanying blog: https://www.janetravis.co.uk/your-contact-page-the-most-overlooked-page-on-your-website-and-how-to-improve-it/ Join the Grow Your Private Practice membership: https://www.growyourprivatepractice.co.uk Start here: https://www.janetravis.co.uk/start-here/
Have you ever had that experience where you attend a training course, read a book or listen to a podcast and realise you already know most of it? That's what sparked this week's episode. It's easy to assume that if something feels obvious to us, it must be obvious to everyone else too. But what if that's not true? What if some of the things you've stopped noticing are actually some of the most valuable things you know? In this episode, I'm exploring why experienced counsellors often underestimate their own knowledge, how familiarity can disguise expertise, and why the insights that feel most ordinary to you may be exactly what somebody else needs to hear. In this episode we talk about: Why expertise rarely arrives with a fanfare The marketing training that made me realise how much I'd learned The lightbulb moments that stayed with me from TA training Why clients often remember things that counsellors take for granted How familiarity can hide the value of what you know A question I'd love you to spend some time thinking about Links ☕ Support the podcast (and the occasional cappuccino): Buy Me a Coffee 🌱 Grow Your Private Practice membership 🌐 Jane Travis For all my free and paid resources, Start Here
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 episode The counselling question I used to ask whenever I heard a client use a particular word Why private practice can become a breeding ground for unrealistic expectations The hidden comparison sitting underneath many marketing worries A simple idea that might help you see your progress more clearly Links and Resources 📖 Related blog: From Self-Doubt to Self-Confidence: 8 Strategies for Therapists to Overcome Imposter Syndrome 📚 The Vault - Free resources for counsellors For 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
If you've ever looked at another counsellor's website and thought: "That sounds really professional. Maybe I should say something like that." … you're not alone. Most counsellors learn how to be counsellors before they learn how to market themselves, so it's only natural that we look around at other websites and directory profiles for clues about what we're "supposed" to say. The trouble is that when everybody uses the same language, potential clients can struggle to work out who they're looking at and whether that counsellor is the right fit for them. In this episode, I'm exploring why phrases like safe, confidential and non-judgemental aren't the problem in themselves, but why they may not be enough to help potential clients understand what makes you different. We talk about: Why so many counsellors end up using similar website wording What potential clients are really looking for when choosing a counsellor Why a safe, non-judgemental space is the starting point, not the outcome The difference between describing a problem and demonstrating understanding Why recognition matters so much in counselling marketing How to communicate what you know without making unrealistic promises Mentioned in this episode Write Your Homepage If you're struggling to turn what you know into website copy that helps potential clients recognise themselves and get in touch, you'll find details of my Write Your Homepage session here: Write Your Homepage Buy Me a Coffee A huge thank you to Kate for recently buying me a coffee (and cake!). If you've found the podcast helpful and would like to support the time that goes into creating these episodes and blog posts, you can buy me a coffee here: Buy Me A Coffee Related reading Can You Help Your Clients... And Do They Know It?
What if the reason marketing feels so hard… is because you’ve been trying to do it in a way that doesn’t actually fit you? Because so many counsellors believe they need to be: Louder More visible More confident online Or constantly “performing” in order to grow their practice And this conversation goes in a very different direction. This week, I’m joined by the fabulous Melitta Campbell, award-winning business coach, TEDx speaker, and author of Value Whispering. We talk about the kind of marketing that feels more human, more relationship-driven, and far more sustainable for people who don’t want to spend their lives trying to be the loudest person online. There’s also a really interesting part of the conversation where we accidentally drift into talking about sales… and why counsellors may already be far better at those conversations than they realise. This episode is for you if: Marketing leaves you drained You’ve ever thought ‘I’m just bad at visibility’ Social media feels performative You worry about sounding salesy Or you’ve been trying to force yourself into strategies that simply don’t feel like you. Links & Resources Melitta’s free chapter of Value Whispering The Art of Value Whispering podcast Melitta Campbell website Connect on LinkedIn
There are some blogs you sit down and plan, and then there are the ones that keep coming back when you’re trying to switch off. This episode is about one of those. It started with something I kept noticing about counsellors, and the more I saw it, the harder it became to ignore. Not just what people were struggling with, but what they were making it mean about themselves… and how much weight that was carrying. I didn’t set out to write a blog about it. I just found myself wanting to say something to those people. This is about what happened next, and why I nearly didn’t share it. 🔗 The open letters I mentioned If you want to see the kind of blogs I’m talking about, these are the ones that came from moments like that: An open letter to therapists with mental health issues An open letter to new counsellors and therapists An open letter to the counsellor who’s finding marketing hard Dear Santa 🌱 Want to try writing one? This month’s Framework First walks you through exactly how to write this kind of blog, step by step: Framework First Blogging Method 👋 New here? If this is the first time you’ve come across my work, this is the best place to start: Start Here
If you’ve come across terms like E-E-A-T or YMYL recently and thought… “I feel like I should know what that means…” You’re definitely not alone. In this episode, I’m joined by Theo Ruby - someone I’ve worked with for years and regularly refer people to when they need help with the tech and SEO side of their website. We’re talking about what’s actually changing when it comes to Google… and why, for once, it’s actually good news for counsellors . What we cover in this episode We talk about: What E-E-A-T actually means (in plain English) What YMYL is and why counselling websites are treated differently Why this isn’t about learning a whole new strategy How to make small changes that can make a big difference Why your experience matters more than ever How to use AI without losing your voice What Google is really looking for (and what it’s starting to ignore) Why this matters This isn’t about trying to “keep up with SEO.” It’s about something much simpler. 👉 helping the right people find you 👉 helping them recognise themselves in what you write 👉 and making it easier for them to feel confident reaching out And actually… Most counsellors are already doing parts of this. It’s just about being a bit more intentional with it . A simple example we talk about Instead of writing: “Anxiety can be managed using…” You might say: “In my work with clients, I’ve found…” Same idea but now you’re showing: Your experience Your understanding How you actually work And that’s exactly the kind of thing Google is starting to prioritise. One key takeaway This is the bit I really want you to take away: You don’t need to: Write more Sound more “professional” Or become an SEO expert You just need to: 👉 show more of what you already bring to your work Helpful links Theo’s guide to E-E-A-T: EEAT for Therapists: A Practical Guide to E-E-A-T and YMYL Join our FREE live workshop with myself and Theo on 14th May : Make Your Private Practice Website Stand Out Online About Theo Ruby Theo Ruby has spent 8 years working exclusively with private practice owners across the UK. He helps therapists, counsellors, and hypnotherapists attract the right clients through SEO, website design, and digital marketing. Theo knows the mental health sector well. He understands why generic marketing advice rarely fits a private practice, and he builds his work around the specific needs of each practitioner. Having supported hundreds of practice owners, he brings grounded, practical experience to every project. His approach is clear, straightforward, and focused on results that matter. Find out more at theoruby.com .
There are a few things I see on counselling websites all the time. They’re not big, obvious mistakes. In fact, they’re usually things you’ve added because you’re trying to do things properly - be clear, professional, and helpful. But the way they show up can quietly change how your website feels to someone who’s already unsure about reaching out. And that small shift? It can be enough to make someone hesitate… or leave. In this episode, I’m talking through three of the most common things I see - the kind that don’t look like a problem on the surface, but can make your website feel heavier, more formal, or just a bit harder to connect with. If your counselling website isn’t bringing in as many enquiries as you’d expect, there’s a good chance one of these is sitting there. What we touch on: The kind of wording that can make your website feel more “official” than you intended Why timing matters just as much as what you say A small shift that can change how safe your website feels to a potential client Mentioned in this episode: I’ve been exploring this idea a bit more here - how trying to say too much on your counselling website can actually get in the way: 👉 Why your counselling website might be trying to do too much If this has you thinking about your own website… If it feels like something’s not quite landing , like you’re saying all the “right” things but it’s still not connecting - this is exactly what we work through inside Write Your Homepage . We take everything that’s currently a bit muddled and turn it into something clear. Clear enough that the right person lands on your page and thinks, ‘that’s me’ . With love, Jane xx
How do you feel when you hear the word ' niche'? Because for a lot of counsellors, that’s the moment things start to feel… harder. What sounds simple on the surface can quickly turn into overthinking, second-guessing, and feeling like you need to get it 'right'. And that can be where everything stalls. So ithis episode, I’m sharing something I’ve noticed over the years, and why I’ve stopped using the word ' niche' altogether. Because the problem isn’t always what we think it is. Inside this episode: Why this one word can stop people in their tracks What’s really going on underneath the hesitation The shift that changes how your marketing starts to land A different way to think about who you want to work with If this sounds familiar… If you’ve ever found yourself going round in circles trying to 'figure out your niche', this episode might give you a different way of looking at it. ✍️ Want help putting this into words? If you’d like support getting clear on who you love working with and turning that into something that actually connects with clients, check out Write Your Homepage 🔗 Links: Read the blog version Explore more resources Stay connected: Follow the podcast so you don’t miss the next episode. Links & next steps If this episode has you thinking, “oh… this feels different… this feels possible”… then this is exactly the work we do together. My Write Your Homepage session is where we take all those thoughts swirling around your head and shape them into something clear, honest, and recognisable to the right clients. Because you don’t need to become someone else to make your marketing work. You just need help putting into words what you already know (even if it doesn’t feel like it yet). 👉 Take a look and see if it feels like the right next step And if you’re not quite ready for that, that’s completely okay. Start here instead
There’s something that doesn’t quite add up in counselling... We’re trained to be a blank slate… and yet we’re also trying to build connection, trust, and a sense that someone feels understood before they even reach out. So where’s the line? In this episode, I’m joined by Rainbow Tomes , a counsellor, coach and trainer who describes themselves as a ‘ mum on a mission ’. Their work is shaped by lived experience, a strong sense of purpose, and a drive to challenge the systems that don’t always support people in the way they should. This is a really honest conversation about personal disclosure, visibility, and what it means to be ‘human’ in this work… without losing sight of boundaries. So if you’ve ever found yourself wondering how much of yourself to share, this one will give you plenty to think about. What we touch on The tension between being a ‘blank slate’ and building real connection What personal disclosure actually looks like in practice The difference between what you share in a session and in your marketing Why the therapeutic relationship can’t be one-sided Stepping into visibility (even when it feels uncomfortable) Systemic harm, grief, and why naming things matters 🔗 Links & Resources Rainbow specialises in disenfranchised grief and loss, supporting experiences that are often unseen, unacknowledged, and too often not talked about. She is the host of the Talking Grief podcast, where she explores these types of conversations in more depth She is also the founder of The Mental Health People Ltd . She trains and coaches leaders in more relational, human-centred approaches to mental health and performance. Her work is grounded in a humanistic, integrative approach, incorporating Internal Family Systems (IFS). Alongside this, she runs a private practice, Rise with Rainbow . Connect with her on LinkedIn Start here - my free and paid resources (free resources)
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