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Good Enough Counsellors

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by Josephine Hughes

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125 episodes
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Do you feel overwhelmed when you look around and see what other counsellors and psychotherapists are doing in private practice? Does it leave you wondering whether you’ll ever be able to build a sustainable counselling practice of your own? The truth is, while there are lots of marketing strategies out there for therapists (which I’ll talk about), the most important thing is getting started and staying visible in your private practice. And that can feel incredibly hard when you’re faced with an empty diary, too many options, and the pressure of comparing yourself to glossy, confident-looking therapists online. The Good Enough Counsellors podcast is for UK counsellors and psychotherapists in private practice who want to get clients, grow their confidence, and build a practice that feels ethical, realistic, and sustainable — without the pressure to be perfect. I’m Josephine Hughes, a BACP Accredited Counsellor, and I help counsellors in private practice with marketing, visibility, and confidence so they can grow their practice in a way that feels like them.

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July 29, 2026

Do You Have to Be the Best to be Successful?

<p>When you're trying to grow your counselling private practice, it's tempting to think you have to be the best to be successful. But maybe that belief is holding you back.</p><p>In this episode, I explore an online trend of defining your service by comparing it with others. Is this a true sign of confidence or does it reveal a deeper sense of scarcity and self-doubt?</p><p>And if you believe that you have to compete and be the best, what impact does this have on your confidence, your marketing and even your nervous system regulation?</p><p>Perhaps the real key to attracting clients isn't trying to be better than everyone else. It's trusting that who you are is already enough to connect with the people you're most able to help.</p><p><strong>Takeaways</strong>:</p><ul><li>Why believing you have to be the best is part of a scarcity mindset</li><li>How comparison can undermine your confidence and marketing</li><li>The difference between the "best" therapist and the "best-fit" therapist</li><li>How being more yourself, rather than trying to impress everyone, can help you attract the clients who resonate with you</li><li>Why your uniqueness is one of your greatest strengths in private practice</li></ul><br/><p><strong>Reflection</strong>:</p><p>Do you believe there are enough people out there who will choose you - simply because you're you?</p><p>Spend a few moments noticing your answer. If it's "I'm not sure", my resources on niching and marketing for therapists, together with Therapy Growth Group, may help you build your private practice in a way that feels authentic.</p><p>If you're looking for practical marketing advice for therapists, private practic etips and support to attract more counselling clients, you'll find links to all the resources mentioned below.</p><p>To find out more about my short workshops, click <a href="https://josephinehughes.com/mailing-list" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a>, and for Therapy Growth Group, click <a href="https://josephinehughes.com/therapy-growth-group-offer" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a></p><p>Setting up in private practice? Download my free checklist <a href="https://mailchi.mp/81fd81e0a3d7/setupguide" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a></p><p>Need ideas for how to get clients? Download my free handout 21 Ways for Counsellors to Attract New Clients <a href="https://mailchi.mp/66c595f1ecbf/21-ways-to-attract-clients" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a></p><p>You can also find me here:</p><p>The <a href="https://facebook.com/groups/goodenoughcounsellors" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Good Enough Counsellors</a> Facebook Group</p><p>Josephine Hughes on <a href="https://facebook.com/goodenoughcounsellors" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a></p><p>Josephine Hughes on <a href="https://YouTube.com/@goodenoughcounsellors" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a></p><p>My website: <a href="https://josephinehughes.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">josephinehughes.com</a></p><p><strong>Keywords: </strong>therapist marketing, marketing for therapists, private practice marketing, counselling private practice, private practice therapist, how to get therapy clients, attract therapy clients, counselling business, therapist confidence, imposter syndrome therapist, therapist mindset, comparison trap, scarcity mindset, confidence in private practice, Therapy Growth Group</p><p>The information contained&nbsp;in Good Enough Counsellors&nbsp;is provided for information purposes only. The contents of this&nbsp;podcast&nbsp;are not intended to amount to advice and you should not rely on any of the contents of this&nbsp;podcast. Professional advice should be obtained before taking or refraining from taking any action as a result of the contents of this&nbsp;podcast.</p><p>Josephine Hughes&nbsp;disclaims all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on any of the contents of this&nbsp;podcast.</p>

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July 22, 2026

Has AI Changed How Clients Find Therapists?

Host Josephine Hughes interviews Daragh MacLoughlin of WebHealer about how AI and Google search changes impact clients finding therapists, offering insights to strengthen therapy websites.

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July 15, 2026

Could GDPR Help You Get More Therapy Clients? Why Your Therapy Website Matters

Host Josephine Hughes interviews website specialist Daragh MacLoughlin, Managing Director of WebHealer, about how GDPR compliance can attract therapy clients and improve website visibility.

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What is Good Enough Counsellors?

Do you feel overwhelmed when you look around and see what other counsellors and psychotherapists are doing in private practice? Does it leave you wondering whether you’ll ever be able to build a sustainable counselling practice of your own?

The truth is, while there are lots of marketing strategies out there for therapists (which I’ll talk about), the most important thing is getting started and staying visible in your private practice. And that can feel incredibly hard when you’re faced with an empty diary, too many options, and the pressure of comparing yourself to glossy, confident-looking therapists online.

The Good Enough Counsellors podcast is for UK counsellors and psychotherapists in private practice who want to get clients, grow their confidence, and build a practice that feels ethical, realistic, and sustainable — without the pressure to be perfect.

I’m Josephine Hughes, a BACP Accredited Counsellor, and I help counsellors in private practice with marketing, visibility, and confidence so they can grow their practice in a way that feels like them.

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates daily.

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This podcast is available on 9 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

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