Into Practice: The Membership
From Therapist to Business Owner: For female psychologists, therapists, counsellors and mental health professionals
When we train to become therapists, we're taught how to hold space, navigate complex emotions, and work ethically with clients. What we're not usually taught is how to run a business. Suddenly, you’re not just a clinician; you’re also a marketer, administrator, content creator, and strategist. You have to make decisions about fees, branding, social media, booking systems, websites - and all while trying to stay aligned with your values and avoid burnout.
You're not alone if you’re unsure about:
Where to advertise or what to put in your bio
Whether to register as a sole trader or limited company
How to set up a business bank account or pricing structure
How to use social media without feeling cringey
What to even say online: or the fear of being judged by other professionals
It’s common to feel like you have to be groundbreaking, polished, and “ready” before you start. But the truth is, most of us figure it out as we go - it’s OK to need support.
Many therapists I speak to experience:
Money mindset challenges – discomfort around setting fees or feeling guilty about earning
Imposter syndrome – struggles with self-confidence, and questioning your ability to market or be “professional enough” to run a practice
Overwhelm and isolation – feeling like everyone else has it figured out while you’re treading water, feeling unsure where to begin
Ethical tension – worrying that marketing and self-promotion clash with the core of your therapeutic identity
These are real and valid struggles, and you're not alone in them.
As a Counselling Psychologist who has been in private practice for nearly a decade, I’ve been where you are. That’s why I created Into Practice: The Membership. A subscription Facebook group and membership community designed to support therapists through this transition.
Inside, you’ll find practical business and marketing guidance, gentle accountability, and a supportive space where you can learn how to:
Grow a values-led practice without burning out
Shift your relationship with money and pricing
Market your services in a way that feels authentic and ethical
Build a business that sustains you, not just your clients
You don’t have to figure it all out on your own. Come and connect with others who are navigating the same path, and find the tools, clarity, and confidence to build a practice you’re proud of. The membership contains even more information than the free group, alongside regular Facebook lives from me and interviews with fantastic guests, giving you valuable insight into all things private practice, for a fraction of the price of supervision.
I'm Dr Kirstie Fleetwood Meade, Counselling Psychologist, and I’ve been through it myself. I’ve been in private practice for 9 years and I’ve been where you are. I’ve spent the last few years deep diving into all things business - you name it, I’ve done it. Private practice accelerators, marketing courses, working on money mindset and becoming financially literate, learning about funnels and passive income. I’m here now to share it with you, and walk alongside you as you grow the amazing private practice you’ve dreamed of. I’m passionate about working with women, especially around self-confidence and self-esteem, and supporting you to take up the space you deserve.
Sign up for the waitlist below and get the support you didn’t get in clinical training. You can build a thriving practice without second-guessing every step.
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