In this episode, Josephine Hughes interviews Tracey Carlisle about her inspiring journey from secure employment to establishing a fulfilling counselling private practice. Faced with frustration and the fear of returning to a job she didn't enjoy, Tracey found the courage to make a significant change in her life. She decided to take the leap into full-time private practice, realising that all her hard work and training were leading her to this moment. Tracey highlights the importance of mindset and taking action, emphasising that waiting for everything to be perfect can hold you back. Now thriving in her practice, she reflects on the support she received and encourages others to trust themselves and take that first step towards their dreams.

Takeaways:

• Planning your exit from a full-time job can ease the transition to private practice.
• Building a client base can start with word-of-mouth recommendations from friends and family.
• Establishing clear boundaries with clients from the start can prevent awkward situations later.
• Tracey found that taking small steps towards private practice ultimately made a significant impact on her journey.
• Realising that "if not now, then when" gave Tracey the motivation she needed to take the leap into full-time practice

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