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.

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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.

Nick Evans

Co-Founder, Therasee

12 May 2026