Have you ever felt like you’re falling behind in private practice? Like everyone else has it all figured out while you’re still trying to keep your head above water? In today’s episode, I unpack what that feeling really is and why it’s not a sign that you’re failing. In fact, it might be a powerful nudge from your nervous system that it’s time to pause, get curious, and recalibrate.

This episode is for therapists, counsellors, social workers, psychologists and play therapists who feel like the only ones not “on top of it.” If you’ve been comparing yourself to others or feeling like you’re always playing catch-up, this is the reframe you didn’t know you needed.

You’ll walk away with a mindset shift to relieve that pressure, a compassionate lens on your current season, and a reminder that business growth doesn’t come from pushing harder, it comes from honouring your own rhythm and making micro-adjustments that support your nervous system, not burn it out.

⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – The myth of being “behind” 03:24 – The nervous system and business pacing 07:50 – Why comparing yourself keeps you stuck 11:40 – Micro-adjustments for energy and clarity 14:10 – What I do when I feel like I’m behind 16:33 – Final thoughts and Practice Momentum invitation

💡 Ready to stop the spiral and grow your business with aligned strategy, soul and systems? Join us in Practice Momentum – the 12-month business coaching program for therapists who are ready to feel confident, supported, and sustainably booked.

#therapybusinesscoach #privatepracticegrowth #mentalhealthbusiness #counsellorsinaustralia #psychologistlife #socialworkerbusiness #burnoutprevention #nervoussystemregulation #businessmindsetcoach #therapistcommunity #privatepracticeaustralia #practicemomentum #onlineprivatepractice #alignedmarketing #womeninprivatepractice #therapybranding #selftrustjourney #bookedouttherapist #healinghustleculture #therapistcoach #privatepracticecoach

Episode 503 | The Subtle Mindset Shift That Helps Me Love My Business Again

If you’re a therapist in private practice and lately you’ve been feeling disconnected, uninspired, or just tired of the day-to-day, this episode is for you.

I created this episode because I had one of those days. The kind where everything feels harder than it should: emails feel heavy, marketing feels pointless, and even your client work feels like it’s pulling more from you than it’s giving back.

And when you’re in private practice, there’s often no buffer because you are the business.

In this conversation, I’m sharing a moment from my own week where I caught myself in that flat, resentful place. Instead of pushing through or slapping a gratitude band-aid on it, I tried something different. A mindset shift that was subtle, but powerful. One that helped me reconnect with my work without guilt, pressure, or performance.

This shift helped me feel more in control, more calm, and yes, more in love with my business again. I want that for you, too.

This episode is for you if:

• You’re a counsellor, psychologist, social worker, or play therapist in private practice

• You’ve been feeling emotionally flat or resistant toward your business

• You want to feel motivated again without forcing gratitude or hustle

• You need a more sustainable, honest mindset tool that actually helps

• You’re craving more alignment between your energy and your business demands

What I share in this episode:

• A behind-the-scenes story of how I moved through emotional resistance

• The problem with some of the mindset advice therapists are given

• A one-sentence reframe that brought clarity and calm to my day

• How to stay in your power—without bypassing what you’re actually feeling

• A mindset tool you can use any time you're feeling stuck or drained

What you’ll walk away with: A practical, no-fluff mindset shift that helps you reclaim your energy, realign with your purpose, and keep showing up for your private practice in a way that feels good, even on the hard days.

Links I Mentioned:

Website Wellness Check – Want to attract more clients from your website? I’ll record a personalised video audit so you can finally know what’s working and what needs to change: https://sales.brooklynstorme.com/website-wellness-check-up-aud/

Join my free therapist community: https://sales.brooklynstorme.com/ultimate-private-practice-upgrade/

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Episode Time Stamps:

0:00 – Who this episode is for and why I’m sharing it 1:35 – A peek into the resistance I felt in my own business 3:12 – Why common mindset advice wasn’t helping 5:05 – The reframe that changed everything (and took 60 seconds) 7:30 – How this one shift gave me emotional spaciousness 10:22 – A mindset reset you can use any time things feel too hard 12:01 – What this has to do with alignment and sustainability in your practice

Quick Win Action Step:

Think about a part of your business that feels draining right now—maybe it’s client admin, marketing, or your calendar.

Ask yourself: “What’s a different way I could think about this, that would feel more honest and supportive?”

This small shift can help you reconnect with your values, and fall back in love with your business (or at least like it again). #PrivatePracticeTherapist #TherapistsInPrivatePractice #WomenInPrivatePractice #TherapistBurnoutSupport #TherapistMindset #TherapyBusinessTips #PrivatePracticeGrowth #AlignedPrivatePractice #TherapistLifeBalance #MentalHealthEntrepreneur #PrivatePracticeJourney #CounsellorInPrivatePractice #TherapistCoach #TherapistSupportNetwork #PsychologistInPrivatePractice #SocialWorkerInPrivatePractice #TherapistSelfCare #TherapistMarketing #TherapistBusinessCoach #TherapistPodcast

See the special something I made to support you in getting support over here (hint: scroll down!) Sign the Petition here In this episode, you'll learn why hiring external marketing companies is often problematic, has resulted in therapists having to remove entire websites and Google My Business pages and start from scratch (at their own expense) and more but don't panic because I'll share with you what to ask and check BEFORE you hire someone (if you're going to and there's no reason why you should feel you must as a solo private practice owner) and I'll talk you through how what to do to get clients even without a budget. It's all here for you in today's episode of the Private Practice Podcast Join my free community for private practice owners and therapists here #psychologist #counsellor #counselor #lmft #therapist #socialworker #accreditedmentalhealthsocialworker

Sign the petition and have your voice heard Join the VMHPAA In this interview (which you can watch on YouTube), I interview Philip Armstrong, the CEO of the Vocational Mental Health Professionals Association of Australia about the draft National Standards. We talk about:

• The origin of the National Standards for Counsellors and Psychotherapists
• Implications for Counsellors with a vocational qualification, such as a Diploma or Advanced Diploma
• Removal of ability to run a private practice
• Removal of recognition as a qualified practitioner
• Removal of ability to supervise
• Contact or practice hours mentioned in the Standards
• Licensing requirements and pathways for Counsellors
• What happens to existing clients of Counsellors in private practice with a Diploma

And more It's all here for you in today's edition of the Private Practice Podcast with Dr Brooklyn Storme PhD #counsellors #nationalstandards #nationalstandardsforcounsellors

Register for the next intake of Practice Momentum here and secure one of just 20 places.

Order a Website Wellness Check here. Feast and famine of clients and finances is normal for private practices that do not have sustainability foundations incorporated into their business model. Not having them in place happens as a result of not realising you need them and or not knowing where to go to learn them. The sustainability that I created and share with the women therapists inside Practice Momentum put an end to the feast and famine, provide consistency and stability with bookings, clients and revenue and reduce the amount of time and energy that they were putting into their marketing (and that just wasn't working). In this episode, I'll help you know if your practice is set up for sustainability or not by sharing with you the five signs. I really hope it helps. #privatepractice #findclients #bookclients #therapistbusiness #therapistmarketing #practicesuccess #privatepracticesuccess #privatepracticesustainability #practicemomentum

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In this episode, learn why your freebie on your website isn't getting downloaded and how to fix it!

Getting clients from your website can be tricky so in this shorter episode, I'll walk you the five most common hiccups to getting clients from your website as a therapist in private practice so that you know what to focus on and change. Of course, if you'd like my help with it, let me know or simply click below to order a Website Wellness Check for $45AUD, delivered to your inbox in 48hrs. https://sales.brooklynstorme.com/website-wellness-check-up-aud/