Becoming your own boss: A therapist's guide to private practice

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19th September 2026, 10.00am - 3.00pm
Counsellors and trainees
£70 with free tea and coffee all day
Business Lodge, 1 Kingsway House, Oaks Place, Caldwell Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 7GD

This training is ideal for:

  • therapists considering moving into private practice
  • newly qualified therapists unsure where to begin
  • practitioners who want to grow their practice with more confidence
  • therapists seeking clarity around ethics, boundaries, and responsibility

Whether you’re just starting to explore the idea or already taking early steps, you’ll leave feeling clearer, steadier, and more confident.

Workshop details

This workshop will guide you through the essential foundations of private practice, helping you feel informed, grounded, and ready to move forward.

You'll explore:

  • what it really means to work for yourself as a therapist
  • legal, ethical, and professional responsibilities
  • practical considerations when setting up your service
  • ethical decision-making in private practice
  • common fears and barriers – and how to move through them
  • real-life insights from experienced practitioners

The day includes reflective discussions and interactive group activities to bring the learning to life and help you connect theory to real practice.

Booking details

To book your place, visit The Listening Rooms

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Hosted by Anna Noden

Meet your facilitators This workshop is led by Carolyn Fitzpatrick and Anna Noden, both experienced counsellors, business founders, and clinical supervisors. They bring real-world experience, honesty, and compassion to their teaching sharing what they’ve learned through building and sustaining their own practices, and supporting others to do the