Starting in private practice can feel hugely exciting. After all, you've probably been working up to this point for many years. All that training, learning, reading and soul searching has led to this point.  And now here you are, ready to take action. But somehow the excitement has transformed and now you feel overwhelmed, intimidated and apprehensive. That tingle of excitement has morphed into more of a 'did I accidentally sit on a bed of stinging nettles' sensation.  This isn't what you ordered!  So if any of that sounds familiar, here is my open letter to new counsellors and therapists... LinksAdvice from counsellors for therapists starting in private practice