179. Building an International Therapy Practice with Lucy Orton

Have you ever wondered what it really takes to build an international therapy practice? In this episode of The Traveling Therapist Podcast, I chat with Lucy Orton, a therapist and corporate coach who’s doing just that while living in Southeast Asia. From navigating time zones to working with clients in both the UK and US, Lucy shares how she’s shaped a flexible, global business model that works for her family’s lifestyle. We explore the freedom of living abroad, how coaching and counseling intersect in her practice, and how her background in advertising and marketing opened doors to corporate coaching opportunities. If you’ve been curious about taking your therapy work international or exploring corporate coaching as part of your career, you won’t want to miss this one! In This Episode, We Explore…How Lucy built her international therapy practice while raising a family abroad.Navigating licensure and working across time zones as a global therapist.Creating corporate coaching opportunities through roundtables and white papers.Shifting to couples intensives and the power of deeper therapeutic work.Insight Timer as a creative outlet and marketing platform. Connect with Lucy: Website - https://www.couplesawaken.com/ & https://www.lucyorton.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lucyortontherapy LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucyorton/ _____________________ Are you ready to take the plunge and become a Traveling Therapist? Whether you want to be a full-time digital nomad or just want the flexibility to bring your practice with you while you travel a couple of times a year, the Portable Practice Method will give you the framework to be protected! ➡️ JOIN NOW: www.portablepracticemethod.com/ Connect with me: www.instagram.com/thetravelingtherapist_kym www.facebook.com/groups/onlineandtraveling/ www.thetravelingtherapist.com The Traveling Therapist Podcast is Sponsored by: Berries: Say goodbye to the burden of mental health notes with automated note and treatment plan creation! www.heyberries.com/therapists Alma: Alma is on a mission to simplify access to mental health care by focusing first and foremost on supporting clinicians. www.helloalma.com/kym Sessions Health: Built for traveling therapists with global EHR access, clean interface, and therapist-friendly pricing at just $39/month. www.sessionshealth.com/kym