Episode 90

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9th Mar 2022

Should I start a waiting list for my private practice?

As you’re starting to grow your therapy practice, have you thought about whether you should have a client waitlist? 

Well in this first ‘Jane Explains’ episode, where I answer questions from listeners, I respond to Jo from Joanna Louise Therapy who asked about having a waiting list. 

There are certainly pros and cons for considering setting up a waiting list and how it will affect your practice.

But having a waiting list isn't quite as straightforward as it could first appear. So take a listen to this episode to talk you through if a client waitlist is the right thing for your practice. 

In this episode we explore:

  • The Pros of a waitlist and why this means your marketing is working  
  • And the Cons of a waitlist that will directly affect your potential clients   
  • How to set your boundaries to determine how many clients you actually want 
  • Actions you can take to keep a steady flow of clients 
  • 10 practical steps to take to manage a waiting list that focus on the needs of the client

Links to follow:

Grow Your Private Practice Membership

Episode 86 6 Ways to feel less alone as a therapist

Episode 87 How to turn inspiration into action

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About the Podcast

The Grow Your Private Practice Show
Helping Counsellors and Therapists Get Found By More Clients More Easily
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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Jane Travis

Hi, I’m Jane. I’m a former counsellor who now helps other counsellors and psychotherapists to grow their private practice, hence the name of the show.

I’m the author of the Grow Your Private Practice book, and I run the Grow Your Private Practice membership, where therapists come together to learn all about marketing in a way that feels doable, ethical, and actually kind of fun.

Okay, so that’s the official, slightly stuffy “about me” bit.

But the truth is - it’s about so much more than that.

What really drives me is helping people like you create more freedom and choice in your life. So you can work the hours you want, in the way that suits you, with the clients and issues you’re passionate about. And most importantly? Get paid properly to do it.

Because you CAN build a practice that supports you - not just emotionally, but financially too.

I hope you enjoy listening.