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Fearless Practice

Fearless Practice

Auteur(s): Jules Smith
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 Where are you in your private practice journey? How’s it going for you? I’m Jules Smith, and I’m so glad you’re here. The Fearless Practice podcast is your go-to resource for building a thriving private practice in Canada. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, this podcast is here to guide you every step of the way. I share practical tips on everything from launching your practice and filling your schedule to expanding into a group practice. But you won’t just hear from me—I also interview Canadian therapists from across the country who share their real-life experiences, challenges, and wins. These honest conversations offer valuable insight, inspiration, and support to help you confidently create a private practice that works for you. Let’s learn, grow, and build fearless practices—together. Gestion et leadership Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychologie Psychologie et santé mentale Économie
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  • Lyba Sultan: From Idea to Private Practice in Canada | Ep 160

    Lyba Sultan: From Idea to Private Practice in Canada | Ep 160
    May 7 2025
    Lyba’s niche, vision, and mission all revolve around authenticity, connection, and community. She uses community in her marketing networks and in the goals that she sets for herself, as well as a guiding principle for her practice to incorporate the future. Having this vision in mind is a great guiding light that can help you keep yourself - and your Canadian private practice - on track toward your dreams. In this podcast episode, Lyba and I talk about her new private practice, how she’s managing working in other practices and agencies while growing her business, and how helpful values are in helping you to build a strong, consistent practice. MEET LYBA Lyba is the founder of The Healing Mosaic, a private practice that integrates eco-somatics to help individuals achieve deep, transformative healing. Her work focuses on building a strong connection between the mind, body, and subtle body, fostering a holistic approach to wellness. Through somatic therapies, Lyba guides clients to become more attuned to their physical sensations, emotions, and energetic states, creating a deeper awareness of their internal world. Learn more about Lyba on her Instagram, LinkedIn, and Psychology Today profiles and website. In this episode: Why Lyba became a therapist Getting into private practice Using the power of community Advice to listeners Why Lyba became a therapist Before Lyba met her therapist, who also had completed her studies at Yorkville as Lyba would later do, she had not thought about becoming a therapist herself. Lyba was interested in mental health but was not yet sure what she wanted to do with it. Lyba explains that she didn’t enjoy academia much as a child during school, but when she was completing her therapy training at Yorkville, she loved it! Getting into private practice Lyba went straight into private practice after graduating. She continued working at the private practice where she had completed her practicum, which made the transition earlier. At the moment, Lyba explains that it is a little chaotic when it comes to trying to balance the schedules and getting overbooked, but it has been good for her. She says that it’s something that works for her because the agency provides stability while she builds up her practice. Marketing the private practice Along with having built her website, Lyba has been exploring different ways of marketing her practice and directing new clients toward it. Lyba uses social media marketing strategies, as well as working with community networks. However, she has found it challenging! But she is making it work with her current schedule as best as possible. Using the power of community Lyba wants to use the power of community in her marketing as much as possible because it connects with her niche, which is to work with highly sensitive people, artists, and creatives. Lyba wants to collaborate with a team in a physical space in the future to bring her mission to fruition in Hamilton, Ontario. She wants to take many steps to get there, but she’s not thinking about a timeline yet. Lyba wants to let things grow organically while balancing her current work obligations. Advice to listeners Slow down, and give yourself breaks. It can be challenging when you start, and give yourself the grace and space to let the progress develop instead of trying to get everything done in a day. It takes time to build a strong and dependable foundation for your practice, so take it slow and steady! Connect with me: Instagram Website Resources mentioned and useful links: Ep 159: Mark Pioro: Ontario Psychotherapy Rules and Regulations Learn more about the tools and deals that I love and use for my Canadian private practice Sign up for my free e-course on How to Start an Online Canadian Private Practice Jane App (use code FEARLESS for one month free) Get some help and freebies on your website with WordPress! Learn more about Lyba on her Instagram, LinkedIn, and Psychology Today profiles and website Rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and TuneIn
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    22 min
  • Mark Pioro: Ontario Psychotherapy Rules and Regulations | Ep 159

    Mark Pioro: Ontario Psychotherapy Rules and Regulations | Ep 159
    Mar 26 2025

    Today, Julia takes another trip down memory lane, revisiting a gem from the Fearless Practice archives. In this encore episode, Julia talks to Mark, the Deputy Registrar and General Counsel at the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) about the rules and regulations that apply to registered psychotherapists in private practice.

    You can find the show notes to the original episode here.

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    Resources Mentioned and Useful Links:

    Ep 158: Julia Smith and Jane Donovan: Inside Insight Mental Health Counselling | ep 158

    Sign up for my free e-course on How to Start an Online Canadian Private Practice

    Purchase the workbook on How To Start an Online Canadian Private Practice

    Learn more about the tools and deals that I love and use for my Canadian private practice

    Sign up for my free e-course on How to Start an Online Canadian Private Practice

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    33 min
  • Julia Smith and Jane Donovan: Inside Insight Mental Health Counselling | Ep 158

    Julia Smith and Jane Donovan: Inside Insight Mental Health Counselling | Ep 158
    Mar 19 2025
    In 2016, Julia reached out to Jane in her search for a narrative supervisor. Both of them were drawn to narrative therapy - Jane already having many years of experience with the modality, and agreed to be Julia’s supervisor. In 2020, when Julia was building up her virtual practice, she reached out to Jane to see if she would be interested in becoming an associate, and Jane agreed again! Now, their paths have shifted again, and they are colleagues and friends. In this podcast episode, Julia and Jane discuss the origins of their professional connection, what it is like to work together, and the advice that they have for listeners who are curious about Canadian private practice. MEET JULIA AND JANE Julia Smith is a Registered Counselling Therapist and the Clinical Director at Insight Mental Health Counselling in Halifax. Julia specializes in working with teens and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, stress, life transitions, identity challenges, and burnout. They use narrative therapy to help clients find clarity and confidence in navigating life's challenges. Jane Donovan is a Registered Counselling Therapist with over 15 years of experience supporting adults and couples in building healthy relationships. She works with clients experiencing communication difficulties, conflict, and feelings of disconnection. Jane utilizes evidence-based approaches, including narrative, solution-focused, and art therapy, to help individuals and couples develop stronger bonds and achieve their relationship goals. Learn more about Julia on her LinkedIn and Psychology Today profiles, Jane on her Psychology Today profile, and both of them on the practice website. In this episode: How Jane and Julia met Starting to work as a therapist Guiding values Advice for listeners in private practice How Jane and Julia met Jane and Julia have known one another from a long time back. Even though they are now colleagues and Jane is working at Julia’s Canadian private practice, a few years ago, Jane was Julia’s supervisor! Now, they have spent years working together as colleagues and learning from each other in new ways. Starting to work as a therapist Jane's desire to work as a therapist started back in high school. She did love art as well and took up pottery classes and ceramics. However, she later decided to pursue a career in therapy. For Julia, the process was different. As a teenager, she struggled with mental health issues and went to see a therapist, but it did not go well. That motivated Julia to learn more about mental health. Guiding values Both Jane and Julia have shared and complementary values that allow them to work together well as a team and to run the practice smoothly. Values like authenticity and respect are important to Jane, especially as guiding lights for working with clients. For Julia, one of the guiding principles of narrative therapy is viewing the person and the issue at hand as two separate things. Since Jane and Julia share values and get along well as people and professionals alike, there is no urgent push to grow the practice just for the sake of growth. Advice for listeners in private practice Jane: Know what it is that you need and want, and go for it! Don’t let fear get in your way. Julia: There are a lot of benefits that come from working with like-minded people. Connect with me: Instagram Website Resources mentioned and useful links: Ep 157: Affordable Ways to Start a Canadian Private Practice in 2025 | EP 157 Learn more about the tools and deals that I love and use for my Canadian private practice Sign up for my free e-course on How to Start an Online Canadian Private Practice Jane App (use code FEARLESS for one month free) Get some help and freebies on your website with WordPress! Learn more about Julia on their LinkedIn and Psychology Today profiles, Jane on her Psychology Today profile, and both of them on the practice website Rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and TuneIn
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    25 min

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