How to open a psychologist’s office
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The psychologist’s profession is good in that it opens a direct path to a socially oriented business: having received a psychologist’s diploma, you can help people on your own, without depending on anyone. You do not need either an office or expensive equipment, so the investment is minimal. However, at first, one should not expect material income from such activities.
Instruction manual
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On the one hand, the profession of a psychologist in our country does not seem either popular or highly paid, since not many people turn to psychologists. However, in large cities, almost every psychologist will be able to find clients and open his own office.
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The business of a psychologist is good for its flexibility and low cost. All you need is:
1. a room with a couch for psychoanalysis (if you work in this direction), an armchair, a table, etc. At first, your apartment will do.
2. Website and advertising to attract customers.
3. registration in the form of an individual entrepreneur.
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The most difficult thing for a beginning psychologist is, of course, attracting clients. Think about the areas of psychology in which you are the strongest, and suggest which one will be in greatest demand. Maybe family psychology? Psychoanalysis? Gestalt therapy? This area needs to be emphasized on your site and in your advertising.
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Advertising for a psychologist is, of course, first of all, good recommendations and word of mouth. However, a simple but informative site will also serve a good service. In addition, on the Internet you can always advertise on free bulletin boards and social networks. In short adverts, focus on the issues you think should be addressed most often. It is no secret that many people first of all try to find answers to their questions on the Internet. Linking to you can help them get more qualified advice.
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You should NOT offer high prices for consultations, but you should not dump: a novice psychologist is exactly the same as a not very competent psychologist. Excessively low price can alert your potential customers.
note
The cabinet is preferably located in an accessible place. It is advisable to define a room for it on the ground floor of the building, which will allow visitors to avoid unnecessary contacts and, if necessary, to keep the meeting confidential. The office of the teacher-psychologist must be territorially isolated.
Useful advice
The specialized office of a child psychologist is designed specifically to help schools and other educational institutions optimize the working conditions of a practical psychologist with children and give the psychologist a basic set of systematized methodological materials in the main areas of his work.
