Private practice gives psychologists freedom, autonomy, and the opportunity to do deeply meaningful work, and is often the reason we enter the private practice world. However, it also asks you to hold everything:
The caseload decisions
The risk
The accessibility
The emotional weight of client stories
The invisible responsibility of sustaining yourself while continuing to show up fully for others.
Many psychologists enter private practice with strong clinical skills, but little guidance on how to structure their work in ways that are emotionally and practically sustainable over the long term. Without clear and intentional boundaries, the gradual accumulation of responsibility, emotional labour, and accessibility can quietly lead to exhaustion, self-doubt, and reduced capacity - especially in highly capable and dedicated clinicians.
This webinar offers a different approach. Rather than focusing on doing more or coping better, this session explores how thoughtful, ethical boundaries can protect your energy, support your wellbeing, and strengthen your clinical effectiveness. We will explore the key boundary areas that most influence sustainability in private practice, including caseload size, client complexity, accessibility, scheduling, leave arrangements, and fee structures - and how small, intentional adjustments can create meaningful change.
This is not about becoming less caring. It is about creating the conditions that allow you to continue caring sustainably.
Participants will:
- Understand why burnout develops so commonly in private practice settings
- Recognise early signs that their current practice structure may be unsustainable
- Learn the key boundary domains that protect energy, capacity, and longevity in clinical work
- Reflect on their own current boundary patterns with greater clarity and self-compassion
- Identify one practical, realistic shift to support greater balance and sustainability.
About our presenter: Dr Monique Nesa
Dr Monique Nesa is a psychologist with clinical endorsement, a Board approved supervisor, and private practice owner with over 20 years’ experience working across university, public, and private settings. She specialises in supporting psychologists to develop sustainable, ethical practices that protect their wellbeing while delivering high-quality care.
She is the founder of Nurture Me for Therapists, a reflective supervision program designed to help clinicians strengthen self-attunement, navigate self-doubt, and prevent burnout in their clinical work.
Webinar timing: 7:00 – 8:00 pm AEST
Access to the recording of this webinar: A recording of this webinar will be available through the CPD Webinar Library, but for the best experience and the opportunity to ask your questions, join us live. Everyone who registers will be advised via email as soon as the recording is available. Members have unlimited access to the recording, and non-members will have access for 6 months.