# Event Details - **Event Name**: An essential guide to setting up private practice - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm (+10:00) - **Event Description**: Key issues that need to be considered when setting up a sustainable and vibrant psychotherapy practice.About this EventKey detailsDate | Saturday 12 September, 2026Time | 9.00am - 5:00pmWhere | Elie, 27 Royal Parade, ParkvilleFacilitator | Belinda Gibson & George KleinCost | $200 VAGP members. $230 non-membersAre you ready to take the leap and start your own private therapy practice?It can be both exciting and overwhelming to embark on this journey. You may have the skills to help clients, but navigating the business side of things can be challenging.In this training, we'll dive into the key issues that need to be considered when setting up a sustainable and vibrant psychotherapy practice. We'll explore the pros and cons of working in private practice, and help you find your niche area.We will cover the following topics:The pro and cons of working in private practiceFinding a niche areaPractice fundamentals, e.g. memberships, insurance, renting rooms, bookkeepingReadiness to provide therapyFinding support for complex client issues and supervisionMarketing essentials for your private practice.Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your therapy practice to the next level!About your facilitators:Belinda Gibson and George KleinBelinda Gibson (she/her), Manager of Clinical Services / Manager of ConnectGround clinicBPsych, Grad Dip (Psych), MPsych (Community), MAAPI https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/0dcffe30-9c69-11f1-80bb-ebfa6612c095-rimg-w658-h740-dcc8c8c8-gmir.jpg Belinda is a psychologist and Gestalt therapist working in private practice for over 19 years, providing counselling to individuals and couples. Belinda works with individuals, couples and offers clinical supervision. She completed her Gestalt Training with the Gestalt Institute of Western Australia and has also trained with the Gestalt Associates Training Los Angeles (GATLA). Belinda can be contacted at belinda@footscraycounselling.com.au.George Klein (they/them), Gestalt TherapistDipArts, Advanced Clinical Training in Relational Gestalt Psychotherapy, PACFA https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/0dde5610-9c69-11f1-80bb-ebfa6612c095-rimg-w543-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg George is a Gestalt psychotherapist working in private practice, providing therapy to individuals, couples and relationships. A member of the VAGP Committee, George's work is rooted in relational ecology and embodied awareness, drawing on their experience as a meditation practitioner. George's practice is built on inclusivity, offering a welcoming and sex positive space for everyone, including LGBTQIA+ communities, neurodivergent people, and those in monogamous and non-monogamous relationships. George can be contacted at georgekleintherapy@gmail.com.About the Gestalt CentreThe Gestalt Centre is the heart of Melbourne’s Gestalt community. We offer a four-year psychotherapy training program through Gestalt Therapy Australia, staying true to the experiential roots of Gestalt while embracing cutting-edge developments in contemporary Gestalt thinking and practice worldwide.We also operate ConnectGround, a community-based counselling and psychotherapy clinic. ConnectGround serves as both a training facility for psychotherapists and a provider of low-cost individual and group therapy for clients. The clinic emphasises the therapeutic relationship between client and therapist as a key support for building awareness and adaptability. Psychotherapy interns and volunteers gain valuable hands-on experience, enhancing their skills and professionalism through client work.Refund policyFull refunds are available up to 7 days before the event.Please note:In the unlikely event that this workshop is cancelled or postponed, registration fees will be fully refunded. Please note that the organisers are not responsible for any travel, accommodation, or other costs incurred by participants. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/parkville/an-essential-guide-to-setting-up-private-practice/100001847170429479 - **Event Categories**: workshops, health-wellness, art, fine-arts, meditation, parades - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 8 hours - Location: Elie - 27 Royal Parade Parkville (Gestalt Centre Training Campus) - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 200, max: 230, currency: AUD ## Event venue details - **city**: Parkville - **state**: VI - **country**: Australia - **location**: Elie - 27 Royal Parade Parkville (Gestalt Centre Training Campus) - **lat**: -37.796215 - **long**: 144.9575053 - **full address**: Elie - 27 Royal Parade Parkville (Gestalt Centre Training Campus), 27 Royal Parade, Parkville, Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: An essential guide to setting up private practice - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/d1c8426d279e8aecd870eb37c0e7d4363286330999d46e085792c6bcd152521a-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1769649795 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is An essential guide to setting up private practice being held? - **A:** An essential guide to setting up private practice takes place on Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Elie - 27 Royal Parade Parkville (Gestalt Centre Training Campus), 27 Royal Parade, Parkville, Australia. - **Q**: Who is organizing An essential guide to setting up private practice? - **A:** An essential guide to setting up private practice is organized by VAGP -Vic Association of Gestalt Practitioners. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** An essential guide to setting up private practice is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Parkville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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