Hey Jodie guides
Counsellors & Therapists guides
Practical advice for counsellors & therapists on handling calls, capturing leads, and winning more work.
Best practice management software for NZ therapists in 2026
A vendor-neutral, named-author comparison of practice management software for a solo or small New Zealand therapy or counselling practice: how scheduling, notes and billing compare, what each tool costs, ACC claiming, and the call-and-booking layer that sits alongside it.
What it costs to start a private therapy practice in New Zealand
The real cost of starting and running a private therapy practice in New Zealand: itemised startup and monthly numbers, what to charge per session, what owners take home, and the revenue that quietly leaks away.
How to get more therapy clients and keep your diary full
A practical playbook for getting more therapy clients: the directory and referral fundamentals that genuinely keep a diary full, plus the biggest leak nobody fixes - missing the first call while you are in session.
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Dental Surgeries
New patient calls and appointment enquiries answered straight away. No hold music, no missed bookings.
Home Support Services
Families calling about care need a human touch immediately. Jodie answers with empathy, day or night.
Hairdressers
Clients calling to book shouldn't hear voicemail. Jodie answers every call with the warmth your salon deserves.
Plumbers
Hot water cylinder dies at midnight? Jodie takes the call, books the job, and lets you sleep until the ute is needed.
Electricians
Emergency calls and new job enquiries answered instantly, even when you have both hands in a switchboard.
Heating & Cooling
When a heat pump fails in winter, your customer is not going to wait. Jodie answers your calls while you are out on installs.
Roofers
Storm and heavy rain calls pile up when you're on a job. Jodie captures every lead while you're up on the roof.
Pest Control
Possum problems and borer damage pile up fast. Jodie picks up so you can pick up the job.