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The place for all things counselling and psychotherapy

We're here to help you in your counselling business. Find advice, useful resources and interesting food for thought from fellow therapists.

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Invite your counselling clients to Kiku
Business Advice for Counsellors

Switching your private therapy practice to Kiku

Even though we know practice management software will make our lives so much easier, the thought of changing our processes can be off-putting. Let us break it down for you.

By Kiku

Counsellor waiting for a client who has DNA'd
Business Advice for Counsellors

How to reduce DNAs in your private practice

DNAs are not only frustrating, they can also be a huge drain on your resources as a private practice counsellor. Here are our top tips on keeping them to a minimum.

By Kiku

counsellor in private practice
Business Resources for Counsellors

GDPR for counsellors in private practice

A quick guide on your obligations under GDPR and how to incorporate this into your private counselling practice. Check out our free GDPR document templates too!

By Kiku

Counsellor working on her home counselling business
Business Advice for Counsellors

Running your home counselling business with practice management software

Setting up a counselling business from home has its challenges and how you administer your service can be just as important as your therapeutic skills in determining the success of your home counselling business.

By Kiku

Counselling client agreement
Business Resources for Counsellors

Creating a client agreement

Alongside your full terms it's good practice to provide clients with an easy to read overview in the form of a Client Agreement. Here's a template to help you get started.

By Kiku

Put support in place with our Clinical Executive feature
Business Advice for Counsellors

The importance of having a Clinical Executor

What would happen to your clients if you were to become suddenly incapacitated? Though a difficult topic, as counsellors it's something that we must consider and prepare for.

By Elizabeth Coleman

secure crm fo therapists
Business Advice for Counsellors

Keeping your client data and clinical notes safe and secure

As a private practice counsellor or psychotherapist, it is your responsibility to keep your clients' information safe and secure. Follow this checklist

By Kiku

Getting started marketing your counselling business
Business Advice for Counsellors

Marketing your counseling practice: Define your 'ideal' clients

Central to successfully marketing a private mental health practice is first defining your ‘ideal clients’

By Kiku

Scheduling software for therapists
Business Advice for Counsellors

The best therapy scheduling software? Features to look for

As counsellors in private practice, managing our diary efficiently can be a head spinning task. What features should we be looking for when deciding on the best therapy scheduling software for us?

By Kiku

Counsellor starting in private practice
Business Advice for Counsellors

Setting up a private practice: The essentials

Thinking of starting your own private practice? Read our 'Getting started: The essentials' guide first. We've got everything you'll need to help you on your way.

By Kiku

Counsellor in private practice looking for a counselling website name
Business Advice for Counsellors

Choosing a counselling website name

Creating a website is an invaluable part of setting up a private counselling practice. Choosing a counselling website name that reflects your service well is the first step...

By Kiku

Start Where You Are: A Guide to Compassionate Living
Therapy Books

Start Where You Are by Pema Chodron

If you’re familiar with mindfulness, this book provides us with the next step – how to respond compassionately to the thoughts and feelings that we are bearing witness to.

By Dr Rhian Lewis

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