From Struggling with Money Blocks to Building a Thriving Practice
Hi! I'm Sarah Binks, and if you're a therapist who's ever felt uncomfortable talking about money, struggled to set boundaries around your fees, or wondered if you could actually make a good living doing the work you love, I completely get it.
I've been exactly where you are.
As a Registered Social Worker/Psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience, I spent years helping clients and clinicians reach their goals while secretly struggling with my own relationship with money and worth.
Sound familiar?
My Journey from Perfectionist to Profitable Practice Owner
Like many therapists, I entered this field to help people, not to think about business or money. But here's what I learned: if we can't sustain ourselves financially, we can't sustain our ability to help others. As a recovering perfectionist and people-pleaser myself, I understand the unique challenges therapists face when it comes to valuing our work and charging what we're worth.
I've walked the path from undercharging and overdelivering to building a thriving practice that allows me to serve my clients fully while maintaining my own wellbeing. Now, I'm passionate about helping other therapists overcome their money blocks and create practices that truly support both their mission and their lifestyle.
A Full Life of Purpose and Balance
As an Australian-Canadian, I'm currently enjoying raising my two "Can-Aussie" kids with my partner in Ontario, Canada. Yes, I'm part of the sandwich generation, juggling parenting and caregiving responsibilities while running my coaching business and clinical supervision practice at Banksia Counselling & Supervision. I also spend time working on my PhD research and teaching at a Community College in Ontario. I have two Masters degrees in Social Work and in Development Studies (Gender & Development).
When I'm not helping therapists transform their relationship with money and success, you'll find me indulging in Australian chocolate biscuits, listening to podcasts, re-reading Harry Potter or re-watching Gilmore Girls for the millionth time, or listening to a romance novel on audiobook.
My Dual Expertise:
Coaching and Clinical Supervision
I get to work in the best of both worlds - Coaching and Clinical Supervision. In addition to coaching therapists to overcome money blocks and build thriving practices, I also provide clinical supervision through Banksia Consulting & Supervision. If you're a Social Worker or Psychotherapist in Canada (ON, AB, NL, NS, SK) or Australia looking for clinical supervision, you can learn more at www.banksiasupervision.com.
This dual expertise gives me a unique perspective on both the clinical and business sides of our profession, allowing me to support you holistically as you build a practice that serves both your clients and your own life goals.
Ready to Transform Your Relationship with Money and Success?
If you're tired of struggling with money blocks, ready to charge what you're worth, and want to build a practice that truly supports the life you want to live, I'm here to help. Let's work together to transform not just your bank account, but your entire relationship with success and worth.
Because here's what I know for sure: the world needs more therapists who are thriving, not just surviving. And that includes you.
