What to do if your client didn’t show up for their second therapy session

It’s happened to us all: You got a call and a client booked in. They come for their first session and it all seems to have gone well as they book in for session two.

But they don’t turn up.

This can feel awful at any time, but especially if you’re new to private practice as it feels like a slap in the face.

So what can you do if this happens to you - and it will at some point.

Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode

Why you should give yourself a pat on the back
Why this happens
Why you’ll never be sure about why it’s happened
How to review your first session
Tips on how to manage those first session nerves
Practice practice practice

This happens to us all from time to time and the most important thing is to not beat yourself up about it. Literally, nothing good can come from that.

So if it's happened to you - big deep breaths. And then calmly decide what to do next.

Good luck!

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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.

About your host

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.