Practice Management
For UK counsellors, psychotherapists, and psychologists: practical guidance on starting and running a private practice, UK GDPR and ICO compliance, record-keeping, and the shifts reshaping how therapists work.
Practice Management · 28 min read · 3 November 2026
BACP Ethical Framework 2026: What Has Changed and What It Means for You
Practice Management · 49 min read · 3 November 2026
UK GDPR for Therapists and Counsellors: A Complete 2026 Guide
Plain-English UK GDPR guide for therapists and counsellors, with a free privacy notice template. Notes, complaints, AI tools and the BACP 2026 Framework.
Practice Management · 19 min read · 2 October 2026
Planning for the Unexpected: A Therapist's Guide to Clinical Wills and the BACP 2026 Requirement
Since 3 November 2026, BACP has required every member to have a clinical will. What's changed, what each professional body says, and a free template.
Practice Management · 30 min read · 12 May 2026
How to Start a Private Therapy Practice in the UK: The 2026 Complete Guide
A complete 2026 guide to setting up a private therapy practice in the UK: professional registration, ICO and HMRC, indemnity insurance, clinical supervision ratios, setting your fees, and finding your first clients. Written for any UK counsellor or psychotherapist considering or starting private practice.