Being A Therapist

Therapy is often a necessary medical treatment, but for many people, therapy is prohibitively expensive. Even for those who can afford it, the price of a single session can initially come as a shock. So, what are the reasons behind the high price of therapy? From the entry costs to the price of running a […]

Therapy can be transformative, but it’s also a method of treatment that requires adjustment, reassessment, and effort. Sometimes, it just doesn’t feel like therapy is working, and a client leaves a session frustrated and unsure what to do next. When therapy doesn’t work, it doesn’t mean therapy will never work. Instead, it can indicate something

Talk therapy is, unsurprisingly, all about talking, so when there’s nothing much to say, it can feel like a wasted session! However, these moments of silence can actually be a great time to start exploring something new, and to delve deeper into emotions, behaviors, and relationships. In this guide, we’ll take a look at why

Looking for an easy and convenient way to create documents and store information at your private practice? Google Docs is a user friendly and efficient service, with a free tier that will appeal to many small practices.  But is Google Docs HIPAA compliant, and can it be used to store PHI? Is Google Docs HIPAA

To keep pace with changes in healthcare and inflation, it’s likely that you will have to change your rates many times over the course of running a private practice. While this is necessary to ensure you’re always offering the best service, informing clients of a price increase can feel awkward. Clear communication is necessary to

Our perception of ourselves has a direct impact on how we live our lives, and those with low self-esteem are often held back by a negative self-image. Low self-esteem can be helped through therapy, with methods such as CBT challenging core beliefs. In this guide, we’ll take a look at methods for treating low self-esteem.

Person-first language was created in response to a perceived dehumanization in the medical community. It aimed to shift the focus of language from the diagnosis to the person. However, it has come under criticism for establishing too firm boundaries between the two. There are benefits to person-first language, but the issues can’t be ignored. To

The subconscious can pick up on a lot of things, interpreting our surroundings in ways we’re hardly aware of. When a client steps into your office, their subconscious will automatically start viewing and assessing your office, making assumptions. Artwork can help make sure that the initial impression is a good one, and that the client

Anxiety can severely impact a person’s standard of living, as it prevents them from enjoying many parts of life. Therapy is often necessary to treat anxiety, introducing coping methods that can be turned to in stressful situations. Anxiety often requires short-term treatment using CBT, or exposure therapy. However, various factors can influence how many therapy

The relationship between a client and a therapist can be tough to characterize, as sharing personal and intimate feelings is key to successful treatment. However, when a therapist becomes attracted to a client, this can damage the quality of care. In this guide, we’ve taken a look at signs a therapist is attracted to a