How to be a psychologist in the media (amongst other things) with Dr Carolyne Keenan

Welcome to the Business of Psychology podcast. I'm really pleased to be bringing you an interview with Dr Carolyne Keenan. You might have heard Carolyne's name if you listen to BBC Radio 1. She makes a big impact with her media work. But the reason I'm really interested to talk to Carolyne is that she shows how it's possible to build a portfolio of different activities, all of which use your skills in different and exciting ways, and to find professional fulfillment through that autonomy that we can have in independent practice. I know how many psychologists and therapists tell me that they feel a bit stuck. Like they're stuck in the therapy room and they don't know how, in their independent work, to step outside of that. I think Carolyne and her journey in independent practice is a really great example of how when we have the courage to step outside, we can make a really big impact. Full show notes and a transcript of this episode are available at https://psychologybusinessschool.com/... Links for Carolyne: Instagram:   / drcarolynekeenan   LinkedIn:   / drcarolynekeenan   Links for Rosie: Substack: https://substack.com/@drrosie Rosie on Instagram:   / rosiegilderthorp     / drrosiegilderthorp   The highlights: Carolyne tells us about how her career in psychology began 01:30 I ask Carolyne how she went from a quite unpleasant experience to finding a passion that let her do a doctorate 10:55 Carolyne talks about how she started stepping out into private psychology 13:14 We discuss the difference of opinions around charging for services and cancellation policies 16:14 Carolyne talk to us about what her private practice looks like today 26:06 We look at the pros and cons of media work 29:15 I ask Carolyne about how she plans her social media content 36:34 Carolyne tells us where to find her online 42:55 Start Up Your Psychology Practice: Are you tired of just talking about starting your practice but never quite committing? If you’re ready to stop dancing with burnout and finally go 'all in', my 90-day program, 'Start Up Your Psychology Practice,' was made for you. This is a group coaching experience designed to help you ethically replace your full-time salary in part-time hours. We handle everything: from legal compliance and GDPR to attracting your first consistent stream of self-funding clients. No more piecing it together alone. And here is the best part: sign up before the end of May to get £200 off your investment. Let’s build a practice that gives you the freedom you deserve. Apply today: https://psychologybusinessschool.com/...