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.

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Overthinking doesn’t always feel like fear, sometimes it looks like planning, researching, or endlessly tweaking things instead of actually starting.

In this episode, we’re exploring what overthinking really looks like for counsellors and coaches, how it shows up in sneaky ways, and what to do when you feel completely stuck.

I’m also sharing a personal story about getting stuck in naming my own program, and the moment I finally realised I wasn’t being strategic, I was just avoiding.

If you’ve been circling an idea without ever getting it off the ground, this one’s for YOU.

You’ll hear:

• What overthinking really looks and feels like
• Why it shows up (especially for thoughtful people)
• Gentle, doable ways to shift into action, even if it’s just a small step

And if you’d like support with moving from “stuck in your head” to hitting publish on your blog, my Grow Your Blog membership is here to help.

Learn more: janetravis.co.uk/framework-first

And for more of my free and paid resources CLICK HERE

You hold space for everyone else - clients, family, friends. From the outside, it looks like you’re coping. But inside? You’re tired in a way that rest doesn’t touch.

In this episode, I share my own story of counsellor burnout, the subtle signs you might be missing, and a few gentle ways to support yourself when you’re running on empty.

Because burnout doesn’t always look like collapse. Sometimes it looks like silence, stillness, or sighing at another message you can’t face replying to.

If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you.

• Subtle signs of counsellor burnout
• My personal experience during lockdown
• 5 gentle, sensory ways to support yourself
• Encouragement if you’re feeling flat, foggy, or disconnected

• Explore Grow Your Blog + Framework First
• Related episodes on burnout with amazing guests:
• Compassion fatigue and burnout: What therapists need to know, with Howard Baumgarten
• Therapist burnout: How to spot it and take action, with Charlie Hyde
• And for more of my free and paid resources CLICK HERE

Many counsellors feel awkward about charging, or even apologetic when talking about their fees. In this episode, I share my own experiences from being told off by an electrician friend for undervaluing myself, to walking up Lincoln’s Steep Hill every week to pay for counselling when my self-esteem was at rock bottom.

We’ll explore:

• Why so many counsellors feel guilty about money
• The hidden cost of not raising your fees for years
• How paying for therapy can actually be part of the healing process
• Why charging fairly helps both you and your clients

If you’ve ever struggled with the money side of private practice, this episode is here to remind you: you don’t need to apologise for charging.

Resources & Links:

• Get Rich, Lucky Bitch by Denise Duffield-Thomas
• The Grow Your Private Practice Book
• Get access to free resources The Vault

You might also like:

• Compassion fatigue and burnout: What therapists need to know, with Howard Baumgarten
• Therapist burnout: How to spot it and take action, with Charlie Hyde
• Should Counsellors Offer Concessions? What to Consider Before You Decide
• Putting a Price on Therapy: The Importance of Getting it Right
• Increasing prices the pain free way

Walking into the gym after a long break can feel so hard.

You look around and everyone seems to know what they’re doing - toned, confident, striding on machines that look more like torture devices than exercise equipment.

Meanwhile, you’re tugging at your leggings, feeling out of place, and wondering if it would be easier to give up and buy a big box of Maltesers on the way home.

That’s exactly how marketing your private practice can feel.

You see other counsellors with slick websites, polished blogs, or big social followings and you think, “I don’t belong here.”

But remember, just like in the gym, every single one of them had to start somewhere.

In this episode, I’ll show you why blogging is the treadmill of marketing: reliable, adaptable, and the perfect first step to get you moving.

Just like the treadmill builds stamina, strength, and confidence for everything else in the gym, blogging gives you the solid foundation you need for the rest of your marketing.

You’ll learn:

• Why blogging is a safe, steady starting point, whether you’re brand new or experienced.
• How consistency builds confidence (like going from 2 minutes on the cross trainer to 30).
• Why you don’t need the “flashy machines” of marketing before you’ve got a solid base.
• How blogging supports everything else: social media, directories, networking, even workshops.

So if you’ve been standing at the edge of your marketing 'gym', comparing yourself to everyone who looks like they’ve got it together, this episode is your nudge to step onto the treadmill and just get started.

👉 And if blogging feels overwhelming, that’s exactly why I created Grow Your Blog. It’s designed to help you start, stay consistent, and build your confidence, whether you’ve written zero blogs or fifty. Find out more here

And for more of my free and paid resources CLICK HERE

Procrastination doesn’t mean you’re lazy; it means your energy is stuck.

In this episode, I share why getting stuck feels so frustrating (especially when you compare yourself to other counsellors who seem to be doing it all), and how you can see it in a completely different way.

You’ll discover:

• Why procrastination isn’t a sign of failure or laziness (phew!)
• The real reasons you put off tasks in your private practice
• Simple, doable steps to release that stuck energy and get moving again

If you’ve ever found yourself tidying your desk, scrolling social media, or avoiding that important task, this episode will help you move forward with more ease and confidence.

Come and join us inside The Grow Your Private Practice membership. A safe, supportive space where you’ll find practical tools, step-by-step guidance, and a community that gets it.

And if you’d like to explore more free and paid resources to help you along the way, you can start right here: janetravis.co.uk/start-here

You’ve probably been told:

“You need a niche before you can start blogging.”

It sounds responsible. It feels strategic.

But for many counsellors? It becomes a fancy-sounding form of procrastination.

In this episode, we’re busting one of the most persistent blogging myths out there, the idea that you can’t start sharing your voice until your niche is perfectly figured out.

If you’ve been staring at a blinking cursor, endlessly tweaking your website or bio instead of actually writing… this one’s for you.

We’ll cover:

✅ Why “niche first” can quietly keep you stuck

✅ What to do if you don’t feel 100% clear on your niche yet

✅ How blogging can actually help you discover who you’re meant to serve

✅ And the mindset shift that can finally get you writing again

NOTE: This episode was created using the DragonSlayer Framework from Framework First, my monthly, low cost blog support membership where we bust unhelpful marketing myths and make blogging doable (and way less daunting) for counsellors.

So if you’ve been waiting for clarity before you start… maybe this is your sign to stop waiting and start writing.

🎧 Listen now — and let’s get you unstuck.

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Other blogs and podcast episodes:

• Episode 99: How having a niche has impacted my practice, with Elsie Owen
• Episode 194: Blogging for Therapists: 4 Myths Holding You Back
• Episode 175: Why You Don’t Need All the Answers in Your Blog

And for more of my free and paid resources CLICK HERE

What if your next big breakthrough in private practice isn’t a brand-new strategy, but simply making the most of what you’ve already got?

In this episode, I’m sharing 10 small-but-mighty areas to check in on. The kind of practical tweaks that can bring more ease, more focus, and yes… even more client enquiries.

Most counsellors skip this kind of business reset. They keep pushing forward, adding more to their plate and end up stuck.

But you don’t have to. With a little reflection (and some cushion-and-throw-style updates), you can refresh your practice without starting from scratch.

We’ll explore:

• How to spot when your clients, systems, or boundaries need a reset
• Why less social media can actually bring you better results
• The hidden marketing assets you already have but aren’t using
• How to check whether your goals still match the life you want now

This isn’t about doing everything. It’s about making a few focused changes that move your practice forward.

🎧 Listen in and give yourself the reset you’ve been waiting for.