Kate Swann Psychology

20/09/2023

I recorded a podcast episode with the wonderful .BXcoach on her terrific She's the Business podcast. I just love listening to podcasts - nothing better than popping those buds in my ears when I'm pottering around the house, driving around doing jobs, or chilling out. So I was thrilled when Jess invited me to talk about how my course Elevate helps tired and over-worked psychologists and counsellors work less hours, earn more, and take school hols off with their families. Listen in to hear about how I moved from exhausted to energised, and how I've been able to structure my therapy practice to always take school holidays of with my kids, without sacrificing income (and in fact, I earned more and my practice has thrived!)
You can find She's the Business on Apple podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/158-how-to-structure-your-business-so-you-take-every/id1579511879?i=1000628515271 or on any of the major platforms here https://www.jessicaosborn.com/podcasts/she-s-the-business-with-jessica-osborn-2/episodes/2148151646.

Supporting time-poor therapists to reduce their work hours without sacrificing income, so they can reclaim precious family time and gain some much needed me-time

31/08/2023

Check out my new blog which talks about how to help your therapy clients find peace and stability in their lives instead of lurching from one crisis to the next

As their therapist, you’re on that ride with them - one minute you’re up and there’s not a cloud in the sky. You’re excited with them – their life is about to change and all that hard work the two of you have put in is starting to pay off! The future you’ve been envisioning for them is w...

18/08/2023

Without a solid, robust sense of self, your clients are likely to struggle with depression and/or anxiety. My new blog post DO YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE peeks behind the scenes in therapy sessions to see what that NOT knowing who you are, or how you want to be in the world looks for our clients. Take a look here: https://www.kateswann.com.au/blog/do-you-know-who-you-are

14/08/2023

As a psychologist or counsellor, you'll be familiar with that crushing heaviness some clients experience when they're struggling with depression. In this blog, I describe some of my experiences of working with depression.
Take a look at my blog post: When a Client is Smothering Under a Blanket of Depression https://www.kateswann.com.au/blog/when-a-client-is-smothering-under-a-blanket-of-depression
Catchy title . . . not . . . but if you're a therapist, you'll know exactly what I'm talking about.

As therapists, we know that depression is an intense, long-lasting, and debilitating experience that affects every aspect of a person’s life. It’s distressing to both sufferers and the people around them. And it can contaminate relationships, work, activities, sleep, and even eating.

14/08/2023

As a psychologist, I've been helping clients for over 18 years and have built a highly successful psychology practice. Now I've developed a training program so I can share it all with burnt-out, time-poor therapists.

I went into private practice so I could work on MY terms, do school drop-offs and pick-ups most days, and take school holidays off with my family. Over my career, I've learnt how to streamline my practice to dramatically cut back on the non-billable paper work and research, and how to work with clients I truly want to sit with.

This means I work less hours, but see more clients - increasing my income working with a highly satisfying and purposeful client load. Less of the paperwork and admin drudge I hate and find draining, and more of engaging, meaningful work I love!