Start your Private Practice with Confidence
Fast-track your journey to launching a legal, ethical, and income-generating
counselling practice in South Africa.
You became a counsellor to help people — not to become an admin expert, business strategist, or tax advisor.
But when it comes to starting your own practice, the reality can feel overwhelming.
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You’re unsure what legal steps to take.
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You don’t know how to get clients.
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You’ve Googled endlessly but still feel stuck.
You’re not alone — and you don’t have to figure this out by yourself.
Imagine feeling confident knowing you’ve taken all the right steps.
Imagine welcoming your first paying client into a practice that reflects your values.
Imagine building a career that supports both your impact and your income.​
That’s what this course will help you do.
This is more than just a course — it’s a clear roadmap.
By the end of this course, you will:
Understand what registration, compliance, and ethical practices are required
Know how to choose the right business model and register your practice
Set up your space (online or in-person) professionally and legally
Create a pricing structure and learn how to attract your first clients
Learn simple, effective marketing strategies that feel aligned with your values
Feel confident running your practice like a business, without burning out
What's inside?
10 Easy-to-Follow Modules
Each designed to walk you step by step through the journey from “just qualified” to “ready to serve clients.”
1.
Introduction to Counselling in
South Africa
6.
Client Assessment and Goal Setting
2.
Educational Requirements & Accreditation
7.
Counselling Skills
and Techniques
3.
Building a
Strong Foundation
8.
Ethical Considerations in Counselling
4.
Setting Up Your Counselling Practice
9.
Self-Care for Counsellors
5.
Marketing Your Counselling Practice
10.
Monitoring and Evaluation
Presented by Kelly Jacobs,
Founder of Therapy with Kelly
Hi, I’m Kelly.
I’m a registered counsellor, mental health advocate, and multi-passionate entrepreneur.
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When I started my private practice, I wished someone had handed me a clear guide. Instead, I pieced it together through trial, error, and exhaustion. This course is everything I wish I had — designed to support you, step-by-step, in building a meaningful and compliant practice.
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My mission is to help you do the work you’re called to do — with confidence, clarity, and integrity.
