Private Practice Bootcamp RECORDING

Nicky loves to host her quarterly online “Starting Private Practice Bootcamp” live training, but there is often a need for a recorded version for those who aren’t able to make the live events.  This recorded version is ideally suited to practitioners in the mental health field who are registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) or The South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP). Interns and Community Service practitioners are also welcome to sign up. Many therapists who have been in practice for years (even decades!) have found the training valuable. The business of private practice changes over time and many established therapists haven’t kept up with advances in areas such as medical aids, marketing, indemnity insurance and much more.

Please note that this course is CPD accredited with the HPCSA for 2026 (3 Clinical CPD plus 3 extra Ethics CPD points upon completion of a 15 Multiple Choice Questionnaire).

THE PRESENTER:

Nicky Abdinor is a Clinical Psychologist based in Cape Town with 20 years of private practice experience. She often supervises psychologists starting their practices and has created a group platform to make this type of support more accessible to colleagues. Nicky LOVES helping fellow therapists starting a practice. Therapists were never trained to run a business and this can make the “money” side of a practice extremely anxiety-provoking!

TOPICS COVERED IN THE TRAINING:

• 5 things I wish I knew when I started private practice
• The basics of billing, medical aids & PMB’s
• Practice policies, consent forms & being confident about your rates
• Marketing your practice (including websites and social media)
• Guidelines on making tax more streamlined

Once purchased, the recording is available indefinitely. There are loads of resources uploaded to your account which Nicky updates on a regular basis to keep it relevant.  Please supply your HCPSA or SACSSP registration number when you register for this training (add it in the comments for the purchase) to receive an invite to Nicky’s private Facebook group for ongoing support.

TESTIMONIALS:

“Your Private Practice Bootcamp is excellent! I’ve very recently qualified and stepping into private practice still feels quite daunting, but your course has left me feeling far more confident and reassured. I really appreciated how you covered the practical, often overlooked aspects, like setting up a separate business identity and what an invoice should look like. I loved your tip about giving set appointment options instead of saying “anytime” –  so simple, but really helpful. I ended up watching the recording a second time, and even while taking notes, different aspects stood out and resonated. The on-demand format is really valuable.”
Mariaan Hartwig, Counselling Psychologist

“Nicky’s private practice bootcamp is the best preparation for anyone starting a private practice as a psychologist or even wanting to update their knowledge of changes in psychology practice. It is very comprehensive, covering all aspects of private practice you need to know about while also being very accessible, due to Nicky’s warm and approachable manner. Nicky explains things very clearly and creates a space where you can ask all the questions you need to ask, without feeling embarrassed. I found the bootcamp really enjoyable and very informative and the resources provided with it were so helpful, saving me lots of admin time.”
Taryn, Clinical Psychologist

“I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to Nicky for the support she has provided, not only during the workshop, but long before I even attended it. Her willingness to offer extensive assistance upfront really stood out to me. Nicky’s name appears across all my professional platforms because she is continuously offering guidance wherever she can. While many people may be hesitant to help, Nicky consistently goes above and beyond. On the rare occasion she doesn’t immediately have an answer, she takes the time to find it and returns with thoughtful, detailed feedback. The resources and referrals she shares are so valuable. Her honesty, transparency and genuine willingness to assist have made such a meaningful difference to me. The information she provides is always practical, accessible and easy to apply. I would highly recommend her workshops. Nicky really is exceptional, and I am so grateful for all of her support.”
Julia Michaelides, Counselling Psychologist

“From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much for starting this initiative! While studying, I always envisioned having my own practice. However, when I was nearing the end of my comm serve year I was in a bit of a panic not knowing where to even start and was unsure if I would be able to make it a success. I had become convinced that the only way I could make a decent living would be to have full time employment at a hospital, or to join an affilliate programme where a chunk of my earnings would go into someone else’s pocket.

I signed up for your bootcamp very last minute thinking I have nothing to lose by just getting a sense of what private practice is about, and you totally exceeded my expectations. You were completely transparent and gave us a thorough guide for exactly what needs to be in place ito admin and so much more. I think we all also really get the sense that you do it from your heart to be helpful and to enable others to succeed. I felt so empowered after that session and, for the first time, felt that I could do this.

Now, two months in, I couldn’t be happier with my decision and my practice filled up much faster than expected. It is so satisfying to build something that is your own and to be the master of your own time in every way. I know for a fact I could not have done this without you, and for that I am eternally grateful!”

HW, Clinical Psychologist

“I just wanted to say a big thank you for running the “Private Practice Bootcamp”! Your knowledge and willingness to share, as well as your encouragement to get us to build and share together is not only appreciated, but such a breath of fresh air when this journey can feel lonely at times and where knowledge and advice can feel quite secretive or challenging to access.”

KT, Clinical Psychologist

“Nicky’s enthusiasm and passion for supporting newly registered professionals shines through in this workshop. Her guidance and wisdom has been grounding within the uncertainty of starting a new practice. I would highly recommend it!”

Tiaan Landman, Counselling Psychologist

“Thank you so much for all the information. Although I have been in private practice already, attending your workshop was insightful and I cannot wait to apply the new information into my private practice. I also liked your personality when presenting. You kept us glued to our screens and our ears open wide for 2 hours and it was worth it. I am definitely recommending this workshop to my colleagues.”

Khodani Radzilani, Educational Psychologist

I can’t tell you how invaluable Nicky’s private Facebook group and the bootcamp have been for me! Thank you so much for creating a space for us to learn the business intricacies that we were never taught in our psychology courses! 

Kirstin Brink, Educational Psychologist