Counsellors: Stop Apologising for Charging! Here’s Why Raising Fees Helps Everyone

Many counsellors feel awkward about charging, or even apologetic when talking about their fees. In this episode, I share my own experiences from being told off by an electrician friend for undervaluing myself, to walking up Lincoln’s Steep Hill every week to pay for counselling when my self-esteem was at rock bottom.

We’ll explore:

• Why so many counsellors feel guilty about money
• The hidden cost of not raising your fees for years
• How paying for therapy can actually be part of the healing process
• Why charging fairly helps both you and your clients

If you’ve ever struggled with the money side of private practice, this episode is here to remind you: you don’t need to apologise for charging.

Resources & Links:

• Get Rich, Lucky Bitch by Denise Duffield-Thomas
• The Grow Your Private Practice Book
• Get access to free resources The Vault

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• Compassion fatigue and burnout: What therapists need to know, with Howard Baumgarten
• Therapist burnout: How to spot it and take action, with Charlie Hyde
• Should Counsellors Offer Concessions? What to Consider Before You Decide
• Putting a Price on Therapy: The Importance of Getting it Right
• Increasing prices the pain free way