Therapist renting a room in a wellbeing clinic

Private clients who prefer a professional setting rather than a home visit, plus people who find you through the centre's website or other practitioners.

A fee per session, minus the room rent, which may be hourly, daily or a share of takings. Revenue rises as your regular diary fills.

• A recognised qualification in your chosen therapy
• Building a client base and repeat bookings
• Working well alongside other practitioners
• Basic bookkeeping

• Professional indemnity and public liability insurance; the centre may also ask for proof of cover
• Check whether the room or your treatments need a council licence, and who holds it
• Read the rental agreement for notice periods, minimum days and what is included
• Rent is a fixed cost even in quiet weeks, so start with few days
• Advertising rules: avoid medical claims (check ASA and CAP guidance)
• Client records are personal data, so check how you store them and who is responsible

Startup costs are typically around £1,000 to £5,000, depending on room rental terms, insurance and equipment. Monthly revenue is typically estimated at £400 to £3,000, depending on how many days you rent and how many clients you build. Rent is fixed even in quiet weeks.

Things to check: professional indemnity and public liability insurance (the centre may ask for proof), whether the room or your treatments need a council licence and who holds it, and the agreement's notice periods and minimum days. Also check how you store client records.

You need a recognised qualification in your therapy, plus skills in building repeat bookings, working alongside other practitioners and basic bookkeeping. Estimates suggest at least 10 hours a week, and starting with few rental days limits fixed costs.