1-to-1 Mentoring for Becoming a Therapist
Thinking about training as a counsellor or psychotherapist can feel overwhelming. There are different qualifications, professional bodies and routes in, and it’s often hard to get a straight answer about what the work and the career are really like.
I came to this profession myself as a career changer, after working as a City lawyer, and I’ve been in private practice since 2010. I know how confusing it can look from the outside. In these sessions I aim to give you an honest picture, including the uncertainties, so you can decide what’s realistic and right for you rather than following anyone else’s route, including mine.
We can use these sessions to explore all kinds of topics, including:
Whether training as a therapist is right for you
The different training routes and qualifications, and how they compare
BACP, UKCP and other professional bodies, and what registration involves
The time, cost and commitment of training, including placements and personal therapy
Changing career later in life, and making use of the skills and experience you already have
The financial realities of the profession and of private practice
How changes such as AI might affect therapists in the future
“If you are considering training as a counsellor or psychotherapist and are feeling overwhelmed by the different qualifications, professional bodies and routes into the profession, I would wholeheartedly recommend booking a consultation with John-Paul.”
“I finished the conversation feeling considerably clearer about my options and, most importantly, more confident that I do not need to have every stage of the next few years mapped out before taking my first step.”
“Speaking to someone who has actually gone through the training, built a successful practice and is willing to talk candidly about what that process really looks like was invaluable.”
Career mentoring client, 2026 (full review)
1-to-1 Coaching for Setting Up a Private Practice
Understandably, the aim of many psychotherapy and counselling students/trainees is to set up their own private practice.
This way of working provides so many potential benefits, including greater control over your life and time and the ability to choose how you practice and who you work with.
How to set up a successful practice often isn’t taught though to any significant degree on most therapy courses. This is why I now also offer a one-to-one coaching service for anyone looking to do this.
We can use these sessions to explore all kinds of topics, including:
How to establish the kind of practice you want
Mindset support for visibility as a therapist
Dealing with imposter syndrome and perfectionism
The practicalities of running this kind of business
Where to find the kind of clients you want to attract
How social media might help
Making considered use of AI tools in your work, if that’s something you’re interested in
1-2-1 Coaching for growing and developing Your Practice
After more than 10 years now in the profession, I offer coaching for some of the possible routes you can take to grow and develop your practice once it’s established and you have the number of clients you need.
Together, we can look at areas including:
Growing your practice ethically and sustainably
Navigating burnout and boundary challenges
How social media might help, inc. making social media content that feels authentic
Oher potential forms of income, inc. developing workshops, courses or public-facing offers
How to secure media work
Making thoughtful use of AI tools, if that’s something you’d like to explore
Please do contact and we can discuss how these sessions might help you.
1-on-1 Youtube/Podcast Consultancy
I now offer one-to-one sessions to anyone looking to set up their own YouTube channel (currently over 15k subscribers) and podcast. We can help you maximise reach, growth and visibility in quite a crowded digital landscape.
Topics that could be covered in sessions might include:
assessing content strategies
the benefits and challenges of having your own YouTube channel and podcast
techniques and tips on how to monetise your channel
optimising video performance
ethics in terms of content
implementing best practices for audience engagement
using AI to enhance growth and save time
thinking about YouTube's algorithms
producing ‘shorts’ to increase reach and engagement
leveraging analytics to track performance metrics
using advertising for growth
I offer coaching sessions for all the support as mentioned above and for career change for aspiring psychotherapists and counsellors wanting to become a therapist at a rate of £120 for a 50-minute session.
Our time together will be tailored to your unique needs—whether you're seeking a one-off session to gain clarity on a specific issue or prefer a series of sessions to look more deeply into your goals and challenges.
Session Options & Pricing
🟢 Intro Session – £120
A 50-minute one-off session via Zoom or in-person. Ideal for exploring whether this space is right for you or to reflect on a specific topic such as career change, private practice setup, practice development or social media growth.
🔵 Momentum Package – £330
Three 50-minute sessions to be used over 3 months.
This package offers a deeper container for building clarity, momentum, and sustainable habits around your work or creative goals.
🟣 Alignment Package – £600
Six 50-minute sessions to be used over 6 months.
Ideal for those looking for consistent mentoring or support in the above areas. Includes light email check-ins between sessions.
NOTE: If you're unsure whether a single session or a longer-term approach would suit you best, we can discuss it during an initial consultation. Just to say also, these sessions are not psychotherapy, or clinical supervision. They are mentoring and coaching-style sessions designed to support your personal and professional development.