Episode summary
Welcome back to the Social Work Café. Have you ever been sitting in another pointless meeting that could have been an email? Perhaps this has prompted you to flirt with the idea of becoming your own boss? In this episode, I have the perfect guest to talk about the journey of becoming a private practitioner. Cass Fletcher is an experienced social worker, therapist, and early-career researcher. We talk about how she made the brave leap into private practice, some of the benefits and challenges she has experienced, as well as any bits of advice she would give to others contemplating this career move.
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