One in three psychologists report unsustainable workloads. Sixteen percent are at high or severe burnout risk. And yet most burnout conversations in this profession still end up in the same place: better boundaries, more self-care, longer holidays.
This isn't that conversation. Burnout in private practice is often a business design problem. The psychologists most at risk aren't the least resilient ones in the room. They're the ones running practices that were never built to last, undercharging for their work, carrying caseloads that exceed what's clinically sustainable, and operating without any real visibility on the financial health of their business.
Damien Adler, Co-Founder of Zanda and a practicing psychologist, draws on original research from 681 practitioners across nine countries to walk through a framework for building what most practitioners were never shown how to build: a practice that is sustainable, profitable, and designed to protect the person running it.
In this session we’ll cover:
- Why unsustainable practices get built, including the training gap, fee avoidance, and the full calendar trap
- A sustainability audit you complete during the session
- The financial blind spots most psychologists carry across fees, caseload, client lifetime value, and revenue clarity
- Practical changes in each area you can act on immediately
You will leave with a clear picture of where your practice is fragile and what to fix first. Burnout is the endpoint of an unsustainable practice. This session shows you how to build a more profitable one without paying for it with your health.
About our presenters: Damien Adler and Claire Spong
Damien Adler is a registered psychologist, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Zanda, a complete practice management system for health practices. He has a background in health administration, having held senior positions in the public health sector. He later founded a successful group private practice, and it was there that Damien discovered his passion for using technology to make life easier for health practitioners.
These days, Damien dedicates his time to improving healthcare practices through technology. His unique insights stem from working closely with thousands of practitioners worldwide, from hospital settings to private practices, allowing him to identify universal challenges and opportunities within allied health. Damien's unique blend of practical experience and technological insight makes him a respected voice in advancing healthcare practice efficiency and effectiveness.
Claire Spong is a Product Insights & Engagement Manager at Zanda, bringing over a decade of experience within the organisation across various roles. With her unique background combining clinical experience as a previous registered nurse and hands-on knowledge from working in a psychology clinic, Claire possesses a valuable perspective on the challenges faced by healthcare practitioners.
Throughout her tenure at Zanda, Claire has developed a deep understanding of how practitioners interact with technology. She applies this expertise to develop solutions that effectively address real-world healthcare practice challenges. Claire has played a role in the development and implementation of artificial intelligence solutions within Zanda. By working closely with practitioners, Claire ensures that AI innovations are aligned with the actual needs of psychology and healthcare practices.
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.