Now Accepting Applications: Couples Counselling in Practice – Starts March 2026
Building Your Own Private Practice
6 weeks. Business and Marketing Foundations. Turn Your Skills Into a Thriving Business.
What you'll gain
By the end of this course, you will:
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Understand the legal, financial, and administrative basics of running a practice.
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Know how to set prices that sustain your work and income.
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Have a clear marketing plan to attract your ideal clients and grow your business.
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Be able to streamline your bookings, payments, and paperwork.
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Feel confident promoting yourself in a way that feels authentic and aligned.
Because Doing the Work You Love Should Also Give You Freedom.
Being a great counsellor is only half the story.
If you want to work for yourself, you also need to know how to run a business.
From pricing and marketing to managing your calendar and building a client base, there’s a lot they don’t teach you in counselling school.
Building Your Own Private Practice gives you the tools, templates, and confidence to create a business that reflects your values, supports your lifestyle, and attracts the clients you’re passionate about helping.
Apply for August 2026 Intake – Only 8 Spots
1. How It Works
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4 x Fortnightly Weekend Intensives - 6 hours of guided planning and implementation on a Saturday, followed by 2 weeks of execution and further planning. 1 final weekend intensive to consolidate the learnings and finish the course with a business masterplan.
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Small Group Mentoring – Maximum 8 students per intake for personalised support.
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Access to templates for contracts, intake forms, service descriptions, and social media posts.
2. What You’ll Learn (Curriculum Snapshot)
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Business structures and registration.
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Choosing your niche and ideal client profile.
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Pricing models and service packaging.
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Marketing and referral building.
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Managing admin, finances, and compliance.
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Balancing growth with self-care.
3. Who This Is For
This program is ideal if you are:
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A mature new graduate ready to start your own practice.
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An experienced counsellor moving from employment to self-employment.
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A practitioner wanting to restructure or grow an existing practice.
What TAPA Graduates Say
"Honestly, just going through the training with Alyona has made me feel so much more confident as a counsellor. I’m really grateful for the chance to learn from her."
Holly Manomaiphan, TAPA 2025 Graduate, Couples Therapist
4. Course Details
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Format: 6-week online program
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Intakes: June & November each year
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Group Size: 6–8 students
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Investment: $2,000 (payment plan available)
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Prerequisites: Open to all counsellors and therapists (graduates or currently practising).