Western Regional Committee - The Business of Therapy (12/05/18)

Sat 12 May
Presenter: Jude Fay
Templegate Hotel, Ennis, Co Clare
12-05-2018   Registration 9.30 Starts 10.00- 17.00
6 CPD hours
Workshop Limited to 25 places.

Western  Regional Committe: Present a Workshop 

The Business of Therapy 

 

Presenter Bio: Jude Fay, MIAHIP, is an accredited counsellor and psychotherapist, practicing in Naas and Celbridge, Co Kildare.  In addition to her private practice work, Jude supports therapists in developing and managing their practices. She is the author of the book, “This Business of Therapy: A Practical Guide to Starting, Developing and Sustaining a Therapy Practice” (available from Amazon.) Jude also provides information and support through articles on her website www.thisbusinessoftherapy.com  through an e-newsletter, through workshops and in one to one work. Her work spans both the practical business aspects of therapy practice and the emotional and psychological issues that get in the way of creating a financially viable practice.

Workshop Outline: Course content includes:

Clarifying your profile: Who are you as a therapist, what values underline your work?

  • Putting yourself out there: What services are you providing? Who are your  preferred clients? How are you going to reach them?
  • Money issues and valuing what you offer: 
  • Setting fee levels
  • Typical costs and expenses
  • Contracting with clients: Explicit and implicit contracts
  • Self-care, support and work-life balance
  • Challenges and dilemmas

The format of the workshop is informal, with presentations in the large group, smaller group discussion, and exercises. Anyone interested in starting or developing a therapy or counselling practice is welcome.

 

Training Level: All Levels.

 

CPD certificates will be emailed to participants after attendance at the Workshop.