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Practical guides for running a psychology practice in the UK — software, no-shows, pricing, HCPC/BACP/UKCP and GDPR.

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Choosing software

Choosing softwareBest software for psychologists in the UK: an honest comparison (2026)WriteUpp, Cliniko, Zanda, Carepatron and Nerela, with what each one gets right and where it falls short. Choosing softwareNerela vs WriteUpp: which is right for you?Pricing, what's included, and which practice each one actually fits.

Starting your practice

Starting your practiceHow to start a private practice as a psychologist in the UKThe complete guide: registration, insurance, GDPR, pricing, software and your first clients. Starting your practiceHow to get your first clients in private practiceDirectories, GP referral relationships, an online presence and word of mouth.

Running your practice

Running your practiceHow to reduce no-shows in a therapy practicePractical strategies: reminders, cancellation policy, online booking and waitlists. Running your practiceHow much should you charge per session?The factors that actually set your rate, and how to review it over time. Running your practiceSession notes: what to includeA practical structure for compliant, useful session notes — and what to leave off.

Compliance & regulation

Compliance & regulationHCPC, BACP and UKCP: who regulates psychologists and therapists in the UKWhich register actually applies to your title, and what's statutory versus voluntary. Compliance & regulationMaking Tax Digital for Income Tax: what it means for therapistsThe MTD ITSA timeline, thresholds, and what it actually asks of a self-employed practice. Compliance & regulationUK GDPR checklist for psychologistsLawful basis, consent, encryption, retention periods, patient rights and the 72-hour breach rule.