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If you’re a counsellor, psychologist, or social worker in private practice and you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or like you’re doing “all the right things” but still not seeing consistent bookings or income, this episode is for you. In this episode of the Private Practice Podcast, Dr Brooklyn Storm unpacks what actually needs to be in place to minimise overwhelm and maximise results in your private practice, without burning out or constantly chasing the next strategy. This episode goes beyond surface-level advice.

You’ll learn why overwhelm is often not a time or motivation problem, but a missing structure, identity, or foundation problem in your business. Brooklyn walks you through the essential systems, processes, policies, planning, and identity shifts that support profitability, sustainability, and a sense of safety in your practice. This is especially relevant if you’re newly qualified, transitioning into private practice, or have been running a practice for a while but feel like you’re winging it and hoping things will work out.

You’ll also hear real-world insights into why businesses stagnate, why marketing can feel exhausting when foundations are missing, and why simplifying your offerings often creates better results than adding more. This episode connects the mind, business, and spirit of private practice and explains how identity, energy, and structure work together to create momentum, clarity, and confidence.

If you’ve ever thought about pausing your practice because it “isn’t working,” this episode will help you see what’s really happening and what to focus on instead. If you want personalised guidance and clarity for your own private practice, you can book a

Complimentary Business Strategy Consultation here: https://calendar.app.google/VNeiGZ5Sd9oLUhac8

This short call is designed to help you identify what’s missing, what to prioritise, and where your biggest opportunities are right now.

Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to the Private Practice Podcast

00:22 Introduction to Practice Momentum and business support

02:54 Why private practice feels overwhelming without foundations

07:27 Auditing systems, processes, and structures

08:58 Compliance, policies, and common mistakes therapists make

11:39 Systems for payments, boundaries, risk, and data protection

14:33 The cost of over-subscribing to tools and software

16:22 Paper vs digital systems and privacy responsibilities

19:03 Business foundations you must have in place 20:24 Why planning changes everything

22:32 Marketing plans and why doing everything doesn’t work

23:48 KPIs and understanding what to track

25:20 Profit planning and creating financial safety

28:00 Burnout, one-to-one work, and business development

30:06 Why pausing your practice costs you future clients

33:06 Identity, energy, and how you show up in business 3

9:20 Letting go of stories that keep you stuck

49:19 Overgiving, people-pleasing, and boundaries in private practice

57:27 Simplifying your business to get better results

1:05:08 Fees, safety, and trusting yourself 1:15:23 Funnels, pathways, and why results take time

1:32:03 Why consistency matters more than urgency

1:41:08 Identity as the driver of business results

1:51:38 Energy management vs time management

1:57:07 Mind, business, and spirit in private practice

2:00:00 Final reflections and next steps

Mini FAQ:

Who is this episode for?

This episode is for Australian counsellors, psychologists, and social workers who are starting or growing a private practice and want less overwhelm and more consistent results.

Is this relevant if I already have clients?

Yes. Many therapists have clients but still lack systems, profit planning, and foundations that support sustainability and growth.

Do I need to change everything in my business?

No. This episode explains why refinement and simplification often create better outcomes than adding more strategies.

How can I get personalised help?

You can book a Complimentary Business Strategy Consultation here:

https://calendar.app.google/VNeiGZ5Sd9oLUhac8

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