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People send emails to the wrong recipients for any number of reasons. A common cause is Microsoft Outlook’s autocomplete functionality, with people accidentally selecting the wrong name without realising – for example, it is very easy to accidentally add ‘Emma’...

This is the fifth of a series of six articles written for Private Practice Hub by Phil Hulme of WebHealer the specialist provider of websites to professional therapists. The series started in July with an overview of AIDAN, WebHealer’s approach to helping their...

The coronavirus is changing our day to day lives at lightning speed. Many therapists are unable to work amidst all of the changes, many are having to rapidly expand their skills to be able to do things differently. Glide share an in-depth guide they have published...

Starting a private practice on your own is very different from joining an existing clinic. If you go it alone without the appropriate support, it can be a recipe for disaster. This is especially true if you trained in the public sector as most of us do at the...

Dear PractitionerWe have survived the challenges of the coronavirus season sofar. It’s all too easy to look at the things that aren’t going well in yourtherapy business, but being resilient helps us bounce back when things don’t goas planned.Many industries have...

But did you know that slips and trips are one the most common causes for Public Liability claims? Most of us have fallen at some time or other; it’s easily done, but if the cause of someone’s fall is in any way your responsibility you can suddenly find yourself facing...

Video is such a vital marketing tool for your practice – make sure you’re not missing out on potential clients by learning how. Therapist Anne-Marie gets to grips with her first business video, and tells us how she got on. Why video?As a practicing therapist I realise...

Coronavirus is affecting everyone, right across the globe. Nobody is being spared of its tightening grip. As difficult as this is, everyone suffers loss and grief at some point in their lives. There is no right or wrong way to deal with it. It often comes along when...

Our CEO, Dr Adam Read, discusses exciting future plans to help you get the best out of your businessSince taking over PPH in early July, it is clear that communicating with you and providing a valuable service that meets your needs is our number one goal. After...

With so much uncertainty around the pandemic, it’s vital to ensure your clients are as well informed and reassured as possible Therapist Anne-Marie has been busily preparing for her return to work. We find out how she is getting ready and the obstacles she faces in...

We catch up with Anne- Marie to see how she is getting on with the new COVID rules and regulationsThursday 17th September I received an email from a client to say that their flight had been delayed and they need to cancel their session. This concerned me because I...

Starting out in private practice? Benefit from our experience with these top tips… Setting up your own private practice is a really exciting time. It can, however, be difficult toknow where to begin. Here we’ll guide you through the main to do list to getyour...

Video is a really great marketing tool and if you aren’t already utilising it on your website, read on and see if we can persuade you to consider using video to promote your business.1. Attention Spans are getting shorter – the BBC reported earlier this year that the...

This is the sixth and final article in the series written for Private Practice Hub by Phil Hulme of WebHealer the specialist provider of websites to professional therapists. The series started in July with an overview of AIDAN, WebHealer’s approach to helping their...

As always we are wishing you well during these difficult times. As COVID-19 continues to heavily impact the therapy industry, we bring you our next bulletin with coronavirus specific information to support you during this ‘most unusual’ period in time.Whilst there are...

A picture says a thousand words and a video says even more. Video can be an incredible form of communication- particularly for personality driven businesses such as therapy. Ensuring strong therapeutic alliance from the start enables a client to get the most out of...

Social media isn’t a fad, it’s a phenomenon.  If you take the time to engage, then getting social can bring a whole host of benefits to your practice and to you personally.Here are 5 good reasons to join the conversation:Exchange ideas with othersEngaging in...

We’ve put together a list of directory websites, helping you to market your therapy business.

Using bad reviews to your advantage

The following article has been written by our independent reviewer, who ‘tried and tested’ a number of website design companies on our behalf. You can read some of her reviews here - they are labelled ‘first hand experience’.The internet is a vital medium for...

This blog has kindly been written for us by The Naked Pharmacy.We are an online pharmacy company based at Surrey Technology Park, where we research and develop safe and effective natural products including Saffrosun and Bergatone. Our pledge is to produce safe,...

We’re happy to announce that Click, the popular practice management software for therapy businesses, has added a feed from their software to our own training and events database.All workshops, seminars, conferences and other therapy events will now be listed on their...

According to the Information Commissioner’s Office, it seems that the greatest risk to data protection comes from people sending sensitive data in err

It’s easy to get to the end of a blog post or article and simply click to the next, but did you know that posting comments can help not only the poster, but also your business?The benefits of commenting on blogsIf you have a web presence for your practice, be it a...

Not long now until COPA Series 2018!We can’t wait to see so many of our members at the show on the 9th & 10th May up at the ExCeL in London.

It’s time for our first Question of the Month. Last week, we asked you to submit your burning questions, and we’ve picked one that we think will be of interest to every private practitioner.The question came from Caroline Timms and is as follows:“I’ve just set up in...

There’s no point having a great website if it’s languishing on the second page of the search results. That’s why SEO – or Search Engine Optimisation – is a must. It’s the process of altering your website’s organic (unpaid for) visibility and ranking on search engines...

Where’s the best place to find therapy workshops, training and events?On our new and improved events database, of course! We’ve made it more flexible so that you can now search for upcoming workshops, courses and networking events by location. They’re also sorted by...

The following blog post has been written for us by Imogen Woodford from social media training company Social-i.More than ever, clients want to get to know someone before they commit to work with them or seek treatment. Those potential clients will talk to other...

As we all know, a therapist’s life is a busy one! To help make the most of your time and get the best results from your practice, there are a number of apps and software systems available. Here are five that we think are well worth a look at.1. Click Practice...

NOTE: the following offer has now closed!We’ve just secured an exceptional offer from Click, the practice management software for therapists.They normally offer a one month free trial of their software, but they have agreed to offer 50 therapists a six month trial of...

We’re delighted to announce that we’re partnered with COPA Series for 2018 and to celebrate we would like to offer all our members complimentary ticke

Health and safety is a key consideration for the private practitioner.Firstly – as a business, you will need to comply with health and safety law. It doesn’t matter if you’re a sole trader or an employer, and whether you see your clients at home or in separate...

With millions across the UK logging in every day, Facebook provides an ideal platform for promoting your practice – and setting up a business page is free!Why have a Facebook page?Potential numbers aside, there are many benefits to setting up a Facebook Page for your...

Private practitioners have to keep a lot of records. Your accounts, your client notes, your appointments, records of your CPD; there’s a lot to rememb

We’re delighted to announce that the Online Therapy Hub, a brand new website containing resources and advice about providing therapy online, has just

Does the word budgeting fill you with dread? Many of us set out with good intentions of budgeting, but running a private practice means you’re always

We’re delighted to report that the LinkedIn group we set up just 10 days ago already has more than 600 members.UK Therapists in Private Practice is a place where you can seek support and share your experiences, in what can often be a lonely profession. It’s already...

Networking is a good way to gain referrals, forge new partnerships and meet potential business clients

We’ve just added a list of rehabilitation companies to the members only area of the Hub.The list contains names, numbers and addresses of all the companies in the UK who instruct therapists to carry out medical reports and rehabilitation work.If you’re a member of the...

Marisa Peer explains why she feels the conventional model of therapy is not effective.

We’re delighted to announce that the new Chair of the UK Council for Psychotherapy is Martin Pollecoff. Martin Pollecoff is known as a “big thinker”, as well as someone capable of implementing vision.For us at Private Practice Hub, this is especially important as we...

We’ve just added a number of reviews to our website, covering a wide range of software that therapists may need for their practice.Have you been thinking about practice management software but are not sure where to start? Would you like to learn more about CRM...

Anne-Marie has recently joined the team at Private Practice Hub as Project Manager. She brings with her a wealth of experience in running a successful therapy business and has a background in Office Management/PA work.  Now part of the Private Practice Hub team, her...

UKCP training

Online therapy is a relatively new phenomenon, but is growing in popularity both with therapists and their clients. For those new to the subject, it is essentially professional therapy carried out over the internet, using tools such as video conferencing, email or...

Good financial planning is a must, particularly if you′re self employed. We all want to ensure a comfortable retirement and protection for our loved ones. But where do we start?The following Case Study illustrates some of the issues that therapists face, particularly...

We’re always looking for good CPD resources for therapists.We’re pleased to recommend Psychological Therapy Books, which holds a huge selection of quality titles that you can order online at a discount.Their list is continually updated with new titles and special...

How reviews are far more effective than testimonials.

This article has been written by Michael Bennett from MBA Ltd, an accountancy firm working with hundreds of practitioners across the UK. They are offering a 20% discount to members of the Private Practice Hub.RTI doesn’t change the way you calculate PAYE, it just...