A Therapist’s Guide to Confident, Clear Client Communication
As a therapist, counsellor, coach, or health professional, you know your work changes lives — but without clear professional boundaries, even the most passionate practitioner can face burnout, blurred roles, and ethical stress.
When a client pushes past your availability…
When a former client wants “just a quick chat”…
When an online troll leaves a stinging comment…
Your heart’s racing, your mind’s spinning, and you’re wondering: What do I even say?
That’s where Boundaries in Action comes in — your ready-to-use boundary setting toolkit for health professionals.
You don’t have to choose between caring for your clients and caring for yourself. With Boundaries in Action, you can do both — with clarity, compassion, and confidence.
Boundaries in Action isn’t a fluffy theory book. It’s a practical, helping profession specific resource designed for real-life moments where boundaries get tested.
Inside, you’ll find:
✅ 10 Common Scenarios
Every therapist and health professional faces — from “Can I just pick your brain?” to “We used to be friends, can I book in?”
✅ Exact Word-for-Word Therapy Scripts for Boundaries
Clear, professional language you can use immediately
✅ Printable Cue Cards
So you can keep your boundary-boosting phrases close at hand — in your desk, therapy room, or on your phone
🎁 Bonus Section: 5 Professional Responses to Online Negativity
Stay calm, clear, and in control when dealing with trolls or criticism
Helping others is powerful work — but without clear, confident boundaries, it can lead to:
- Emotional and physical burnout
- Awkward client relationships
- Ethical grey areas
- Lost time and energy
Boundaries aren’t about shutting people out. They’re about protecting your energy, maintaining professionalism, and saying “yes” to a sustainable, thriving career.
I’m a trained and qualified Clinical Supervisor with over seven years’ experience supporting therapists and health professionals in private practice and beyond.
Since 2018, I’ve helped practitioners navigate ethical boundaries in therapy, manage difficult client conversations, and protect their energy without compromising care.
- Therapists, counsellors, coaches, and health professionals
- New practitioners who want to start strong with healthy boundaries
- Experienced professionals ready to reclaim their time, energy, and headspace
If you’ve ever:
- Said “yes” when you knew you should say “no”
- Dreaded a difficult conversation
- Written and re-written a reply 10 times before sending…
…then this guide was made for you.
No guesswork, no awkward wording — just clear, professional responses you can trust, crafted by a qualified Clinical Supervisor. One tricky moment handled well, and this guide has paid for itself.
Instant PDF access — no waiting, no postage
Real-world scripts — tested in therapy and supervision practice
Simple layout and large font format — find what you need quickly
Written by a qualified Clinical Supervisor (since 2018) — grounded in real-world professional experience and ethical boundary setting in therapy