The Private Practice Academy - Kerstin Anderson-Ridge

The Private Practice Academy - Kerstin Anderson-Ridge Helping you create and scale a sustainable and profitable private practice.

At the Private Practice Academy I offer online programs and one on one mentoring to help you build your own successful private practice. I can also provide mentoring to help you to support your clients to get the most out of their therapy journey. Email me to find out more kandersonridge@gmail.com or visit https://www.privatepracticeacademy.com.au

There’s a part of ADHD that people don’t talk about enough.It’s not about the distraction.
Or forgetfulness.But the mome...
27/04/2026

There’s a part of ADHD that people don’t talk about enough.

It’s not about the distraction.

Or forgetfulness.

But the moment where you’re staring at something simple…like paying a bill
and you just can’t start.

You know what to do.

You’ve done way harder things.

You know you are capable.

But nothing happens

That’s the knowing but not doing gap.

And it’s where our shame lives.

Over time, people stop seeing this as neurological…

and start seeing it as a personal failure.

But it isn’t

It’s about executive functioning.

It’s about how our brain initiates action.

And when we understand that,
we stop telling people to “try harder”
and start helping them do things differently.

I spoke about this recently in an article with Mamamia because this is the part of ADHD people struggle with - starting...

If this resonates, I’d love to know:

What’s something “simple” that ends up feeling hard?

14/04/2026

I was in Sydney recently and was invited onto Today Extra to talk about the rise in adult ADHD diagnoses.

Not everything that looks like ADHD… is ADHD.

Social media has made self-diagnosis more common burnout and anxiety can present in very similar ways.

I’m interested in why people are turning to social media for answers.

Thoughts?

Have you ever sat down to watch something like MAFS, and by the end of it you’re not just entertained?But you’re feeling...
31/03/2026

Have you ever sat down to watch something like MAFS, and by the end of it you’re not just entertained?

But you’re feeling flat.

Maybe a bit agitated.

Maybe a bit over it.

I was recently featured in news.com.au talking about the idea of “MAFS fatigue”.

Here’s what resonates with me:

It’s not that you don’t care anymore.

It’s that you’ve been caring for too long without anything shifting.

We’re wired to look for meaning.

For movement.

For things to come together.

And when that doesn’t happen you feel it.

Even through a screen.

After a full day of dealing with life’s challenges we want to connect, we want resolution to conflicts.

And once you see that

You stop thinking there’s something wrong with you.

Have you been a MAFS lover but are ‘over it’ this season?

I didn’t leave this night thinking, “that was inspiring.”I left thinking… this is where people get stuck.Not because the...
30/03/2026

I didn’t leave this night thinking, “that was inspiring.”
I left thinking… this is where people get stuck.
Not because they don’t know what to do.
But because of what gets in the way psychologically.
Overthinking.
People-pleasing.
Waiting to feel ready.
Trying to manage how they’re perceived.
And underneath all of that… a lack of self-trust.
We often think confidence is the starting point.
It’s not.
Confidence is a byproduct.
It comes after you start showing up,
after you follow through,
after you prove to yourself that you can.
What really stood out to me was how much energy people spend
trying to carry things that were never theirs to carry.
Other people’s opinions.
Other people’s expectations.
Other people’s interpretations of who they should be.
And when you’re carrying all of that…
there’s very little room left to actually move forward.
There’s a shift that has to happen.
What’s mine?
What’s not?
And what belongs to time?
Because change isn’t just about doing something new.
It’s about tolerating the discomfort that comes with it.
Being misunderstood.
Outgrowing roles.
Letting parts of your life no longer fit.
And continuing anyway.
That’s the work.
Left me know if you can relate?

Scaling isn’t just about hiring, it’s about systems. Without them, you’ll work harder, not smarter. Want my top 3 must-h...
27/03/2026

Scaling isn’t just about hiring, it’s about systems.

Without them, you’ll work harder, not smarter.

Want my top 3 must-have systems?
Comment SYSTEM below!

Most practice owners don’t think about policies… until something goes wrong.A cancellation issue.A boundary issue.A conf...
20/03/2026

Most practice owners don’t think about policies… until something goes wrong.

A cancellation issue.

A boundary issue.

A confidentiality question.

Having the right paperwork is what keeps your practice safe and your stress levels down.

If you want to have peace of mind in your practice.

Click on the link in my bio to find out more!

Are you used to trading time for money?This is what happens when you are a therapist: you book a client for 1 hour, you ...
13/03/2026

Are you used to trading time for money?

This is what happens when you are a therapist: you book a client for 1 hour, you see them, they pay you and then you see the next client.

This caps your income as you can only see so many clients per day.

If we are honest, seeing clients everyday isn’t
probably something most therapists want. But you probably do want more freedom to spend time with your family, go away on holidays and get paid when you aren’t
‘working.’

If you want to change this then scaling your practice is a great option. You can have a team to run your practice and create more impact because more clients are serviced.

You can build a 7 figure practice as this isn’t something that would be physically possible if you are only seeing clients yourself!

Unlock the secrets to successfully scaling your psychology practice. Learn the steps to build a thriving group practice....
06/03/2026

Unlock the secrets to successfully scaling your psychology practice.

Learn the steps to build a thriving group practice.

If you want to know more about scaling, hiring and having more freedom?

DM I’m ready and I’ll send you my checklist for scaling your practice

25/02/2026

Last night the team from Psychwest went out for dinner.

Not because we hit a target.
Not because we had to.
But because building a culture matters.

You can build strategy.
You can build systems.
You can build revenue.

This won’t mean a lot if you don’t build connection.

I expect a lot from my team.

And I’m intentional about what I create around them.

Standards matter.
So does connection.

Leadership isn’t just about driving results.
It’s about shaping the environment where people thrive and as a results the business thrives.

Because in the end, culture isn’t an optional extra.

It’s the foundation a business built from.



Ever Googled “private practice policies”… and ended up overwhelmed, confused, and no closer to answers?Yep, I know that ...
13/02/2026

Ever Googled “private practice policies”… and ended up overwhelmed, confused, and no closer to answers?

Yep, I know that feeling.

If you want al the paperwork and policies you need then it is for you.

The Paperwork Package was written BY a psychologist FOR psychologists.

Click the link in bio for more!



When I started my practice I did think “what if no one books?”This is the #1 fear I hear:“What if I start my practice… ...
06/02/2026

When I started my practice I did think
“what if no one books?”

This is the #1 fear I hear:

“What if I start my practice… and no one comes?”

It’s not a confidence issue.

It’s a system issue.

Clients book when your marketing and messaging make sense.

My private practice Blueprint teaches you exactly what to say, where to say it, and how to build visibility from day one.

Click the link in bio to start!



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Have you been thinking about setting up your own Private Practice? Are you an established psychologist, or are you a recently endorsed Psychologist, or have you just completed your 4+2 or 5+1 pathway and wanting to start your own Private Practice? If so you are in the right place.

At the Private Practice Academy, I provide you with a complete step by step guide to setting up your own solo psychology practice so that you can finally make the difference and money you deserve. Once I finished my postgraduate studies at University I started working for other organisations and started to feel like my values were not aligned with theirs. I wanted to work with the clients that I love to work with rather than every client that walked through the door.

So how do we start?

I will work with you to understand what success means to you and how to set up your practice to achieve that. Guide you through the exact steps that are required to set up and maintain your solo private practice. Help you attract a consistent pipeline of your ideal, niche clients. We provide you with education and ongoing accountability to stay on track and thrive in business on your own.