If you are running a private practice then you are running a small business. Therefore you need to have some business skills in order to succeed. Being a good practitioner is not enough — if you aren't profitable then it is not very likely you can continue to offer your services to clients.
Marie has been working as a counselor for about 9 years. She is well trained, qualified and experienced and has been working in private practice for over 6 years. Though Marie has a diverse range of clients her specialty has been in trauma.