The Counsellors Compass:

Starting and Sustaining Your Practice

Starting 8th May 2025!

Are you ready to take the leap from trainee to qualified counsellor, but feeling unsure about where to start?


Or perhaps you’re already qualified and looking for guidance to build a more sustainable practice?


Welcome to The Counsellor’s Compass: Starting and Sustaining Your Practice—a practical, step-by-step course designed to guide you through the essentials of setting up and maintaining a thriving counselling practice.

Why This Course?


As you finish your studies, you’re stepping into a new chapter filled with potential but also uncertainty. Many newly qualified counsellors feel overwhelmed, unsure about how to start, or how to structure their practice for long-term success. This course is here to help you avoid those feelings of “What now?” by giving you the tools, clarity, and confidence to hit the ground running.


Even if you’ve already started your practice, The Counsellor’s Compass offers valuable insights and strategies to help you refine your approach and grow with confidence.

What Makes The Counsellor’s Compass Different?

This isn’t just a course—it’s a companion designed with you in mind. From understanding the unique challenges of transitioning to private practice to offering real-world strategies and resources, this course equips you for success.

With a friendly yet professional approach, you’ll feel supported, empowered, and ready to take on the next stage of your career.

Why Join Now?

We’ve timed this course to launch as many of you are completing your studies because we know how important it is to start strong. Such timed access means you can begin your journey with clarity and confidence, avoiding unnecessary delays and frustrations.


Plus, we’re offering an exclusive early access discount to make sure you can start without hesitation.

Here's What You'll Learn...

The Modules

Business basics

✔ Financial planning for private practice: From set up to long term sustainability Module 1

✔ Financial planning for private practice: From set up to long term sustainability Module 2

✔ Further considerations on concession policies

Safeguarding your practice

✔ The essential guide to clinical wills for therapists

✔ Contracts and policies

✔ Comply with legal and ethical standards

Marketing

✔ Dream client blueprint for therapists

✔ Building a referral network

✔ Podcasting for promotion

✔ Social media marketing for therapists

In practice

✔ Mastering counselling assessments in private practice part 1

✔ Mastering counselling assessments in private practice part 2

✔ Mastering counselling assessments in private practice part 3

✔ Monitor and evaluate your practice

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(Value £400)

The templates:

✔ Client Assessment Forms – Structure your sessions with a professional intake process.

✔ Budget Spreadsheet – Easily track your income and expenses.

✔ Clinical Will Template – Protect your clients with a clear contingency plan.

✔ Client Contracts – Set professional boundaries and expectations.

✔ Supervision Prep Template – Get the most out of your supervision sessions.

✔ Client Session & Process Notes Logs – Stay on top of record-keeping.

✔ Out of Office Email Template – Communicate professionally when you're unavailable.

✔ Payment Follow-Up & Missed Session Email Templates – Handle tricky conversations with confidence.

(value £99)

Course Material Includes...

16+ Essential modules for starting and sustaining your practice

Including expert insights from industry professionals on marketing and finding your ideal client, "Podcasting for promotion", + "social media marketing"! (£400 Value)

Clinical resources bundle

Receive essential clinical materials to the integrate into your practice such as assessment form templates, sample contracts, policies, budgeting spreadsheet, clinical will templates and more! (£99 Value)

Compass Community

Learn alongside other practitioners in the same boat as you! Asking questions and getting support along the way - with input from experienced practitioners Aisha and Skye (£50 Value)

Bonuses included!

Get 2 Free Bonuses With Your Order!

Enjoy these two exclusive bonuses when you sign up today:

Navigating effective clinical supervision

(£60 Value)

This one-hour CPD module is designed to provide practitioners with a comprehensive understanding of the crucial elements to consider when preparing for effective clinical supervision sessions. The module explores a wide range of factors that contribute to the therapeutic process and professional growth, emphasising the importance of a holistic and reflective approach.

Discount on TCC membership

(£180 Value)

Get a special discount code for £15 off per month off your TCC membership - should you wish to join us!

*minimum term 12 months

A £549 TOTAL VALUE

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Frequently asked questions

How is the course delivered?

The course is delivered in video format with accompanying documentation. The documentation mentioned are templates to ensure smooth integration of what you have learnt in the videos, for example, assessment templates, clinical will template, budget spreadsheet, client contract, missed payment template emails and more!

Some of the sessions also come with workbooks for you to work through.

Can I do the course all in one go?

The course is delivered on an online platform with pre recorded videos for each of the modules. The content is available all in one go so you can pick and choose which modules you access but starting at the beginning is recommended.

How long do I have to complete the course?

You have lifetime access to the course from its start date (8th May 2025) or from date of purchase. There is no time limit on when to complete.

Will I have to participate live?

No. The course is pre recorded and self paced, so you can do it all in a time that suits you. And turn up in your pj's if you need to!

How long does each module take to complete?

Module times vary. For example the intro video is about 10 mins long, financial planning is in 2 parts, each lasting 1.5 hours, communicating to your ideal client is about 20 minutes long, assessments is in 3 parts about 1-1.5 hours long each.


All modules that need additional resources, come with either workbook or templates needed. Templates are things like clinical will, assessment forms, session note templates, financial budgeting spreadsheet with supervision ratio calculator, missed session emails etc.

Can I count this towards my CPD hours?

Short answer - Yes! You will be able to claim around 19 hours of CPD which is a massive dent in your 30 hours if you are BACP registered!

Got a question about the course? email us: thecontainedclinician@gmail.com