Are 5 k Months Even Achievable in Private Practice?
Free Worksheet - Map Out Your £5K Month
This month in Therapists Corner, we’re focusing on helping paid members double their caseload with practical, step-by-step support.
If you’re a free subscriber, you’ll still receive posts to help you set up and grow your private practice. And when you’re ready to take that next step — investing in your business and filling your diary — all the resources will be here, ready and waiting for you.
Wherever you are on your journey, there’s no pressure. No need to rush. You’re in the right place.
Find what you need here………
You might have already heard the whispers about consistent £5K months in private practice?
For a long time, I thought that kind of income was completely out of reach. I didn’t know anyone talking about money and I certainly didn’t have a clear model to follow.
Find your Map it out Worksheet below
🤔 Why It Feels Out of Reach for Us
You might already know this on paper, but still feel like it’s a long way off. That’s understandable.
Here’s why many therapists feel stuck when it comes to income growth:
Marketing can feel grubby for therapists and where to start?
You undercharge because pricing feels uncomfortable.
You’re not consistently visible to the clients you love to work with
You’ve never had a roadmap — you’re making it up as you go
Sound familiar? You're not alone — and you're not doing anything wrong.
It took me time and a fair bit of trial and error to figure out how to run a sustainable business that could consistently generate income and feel aligned with my values. Now, I want to share what I’ve learned with you.
If you’re still wondering:
“Is that really achievable?”
Or even more honestly, “Could that be possible for me?”
The short answer? Yes. It is.
But it doesn’t happen by accident. See how below …….
If you’re new to private practice, take a look at my five-week course designed to help you build strong foundations from your first step to fully booked with confidence.
💡It all Starts with the Numbers
The key is to start with the end in mind and then work backwards
Start with the end in mind — and work backwards.
Let’s say your average session fee is £100.
To earn £5,000 in a month, you’d need to deliver approximately 50 sessions. That’s around 12–13 sessions a week over four weeks.
Depending on your availability and the way you like to work, that might be entirely manageable — or it might feel like too much. That’s okay. There are other ways to get there.
Many therapists reach consistent £5K months by blending income from:
✔ Individual therapy sessions
✔ Therapy packages or intensives
✔ Group work or workshops
✔ Supervision or consulting
✔ Digital products or writing
✔ Substack, podcasting or teaching
The key is this: a £5K month doesn’t have to look like someone else’s £5K month. It depends on your goals, your model, and your values.
Have a read of this post to learn about my income streams.
📝 Worksheet:
Map Out Your £5K Month
Want to start visualising what a £5K month could look like for you? Use this simple exercise:
1. What’s your average session fee?
Example: £100
2. How many 1:1 sessions per week feels manageable for you?
Example: 10 per week × 4 weeks = 40 sessions = £4,000
3. What other services or offers could you include?
– Supervision: 2 sessions per month at £80 = £160
– Workshop or group: £300
– Digital product sales: £540
– Substack paid subscribers: £50
Total: £5,050
4. What would need to change for that to feel realistic?
– Raise your session fee?
– Introduce a new offer?
– Market your services more consistently?
5. What’s one small step you could take this week to move closer?
💬 (Write your answer here)
🚀 This May: A Series to Help You Double Your Caseload
I’m inviting you to do things a little differently.
💡 What We’ll Cover
Over the next four weeks, we’ll walk through the key building blocks of a thriving therapy business:
✅ Week 1: Are £5K Months Achievable in Private Practice?
We’ll start with the big question — and break down what a £5K month really looks like. (Hint: It’s more achievable than you might think.)
✅ Week 2: Nail Your Niche (Without Feeling Boxed In)
The clearer your niche, the easier it is for the right clients to find you. This post will help you define your focus without losing flexibility.
✅ Week 3: Get Seen — Visibility That Works for Therapists
From directories to Substack to local networking, we’ll explore simple, ethical ways to increase your visibility — even if marketing feels uncomfortable.
✅ Week 4: Referrals, Pricing & Boundaries That Support Growth
We'll talk about setting up systems that reduce admin, boost your income, and protect your time and energy as your practice expands.
🗓 Bonus: Join the 5-Day “Double Your Caseload” Challenge
Starts Monday 12th May (for paid members of Therapists Corner)
This focused challenge includes:
Daily 15-minute actions to grow your audience and referrals
Support inside the Therapists Corner community
A step-by-step nudge to help you show up and start seeing results
👉 Ready to take part?
Let’s make May the month your practice begins to grow with intention — and income.
💡 Why Upgrade?
If you become a paid subscriber, you’ll unlock:
Access to live Q&A calls and recordings
Support in being fully booked in private practice
The full resource archive with downloads, templates, and tools
The systems and strategies behind consistent £5K+ months.
The community calendar — to stay connected and never miss a session
An evolving library of content designed to help you grow your private practice with clarity and confidence
I can't wait to start!