Dealing with Impostor Syndrome for Private Practitioners – with Paul Grantham

Starting a private practice can be both exciting and overwhelming – and for many therapists, it also comes with an unexpected burden: impostor syndrome. Research suggests that over 70% of professionals experience impostor feelings at some point in their careers, but among therapists starting out in private practice, the figure is thought to be significantly higher. The shift to working independently often brings increased self-scrutiny, perfectionism, and isolation – fertile ground for self-doubt to grow.

In this one-hour workshop, Consultant Clinical Psychologist Paul Grantham explores why therapists in private practice are particularly vulnerable to these thoughts, and how to tackle them using practical, evidence-based strategies.

You will learn how to:

• Recognise the patterns and triggers of impostor syndrome
• Understand why private practice can intensify these feelings
• Apply integrated CBT techniques to challenge negative self-perceptions
• Create supportive structures that strengthen confidence and resilience

About the Tutor:
Paul Grantham is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience in training and supervising therapists in private practice. He is the author of Free Yourself from Impostor Syndrome: How Integrated CBT Can Work for You, and has spent many years helping practitioners overcome the self-doubt that too often accompanies independent work.

Whether you're newly self-employed or further along in your journey, this workshop offers a space to reflect, recalibrate, and reclaim your confidence.