The beginning of independent psychological practice, like the beginning of any business, carries with it many difficulties. It is necessary to take into account not only all the legal and financial subtleties, but also to organize work in accordance with the specifics of the psychological services market.
Instructions
Step 1
Private psychological practice is impossible without specialized education. Experience of working as a psychologist in any organization is also desirable. If you have gained professional experience and are ready to start working on your own, study the market for psychological services in your city, determine the specific type of activity that you will be engaged in, and proceed with legal registration.
Step 2
First of all, you need to go through the state registration of the organization - usually psychologists starting a private practice are registered as individual entrepreneurs or entrepreneurs without the formation of a legal entity. You will need to register with the tax authorities (choose the system according to which you will pay taxes - the general regime or the simplified taxation system), as well as with the pension, medical and social funds. Open a bank account, purchase a stamp for documents and a cash register. Determine how you will do your bookkeeping - if you are hesitant to do it yourself, contact an accounting firm or hire a visiting accountant. A license to provide psychological services in our country is not required if you do not plan to carry out activities of a medical or educational nature.
Step 3
Rent a room, not necessarily in a prestigious area, but close to traffic intersections and in a quiet place. No matter how great the temptation to save money and receive clients in your own apartment, do not give in. Personal space should remain private. Decide on the cost of your services. Novice specialists usually set low prices in order to attract customers, the main thing is not to evaluate their services for less than they actually cost.
Step 4
Advertising will require serious investments. You may need to create your own website. Enter into cooperation with large psychological centers, for example, by offering to conduct independently developed training programs on their basis. This way, you will help create your own name and attract customers.
