Reiki therapist in rented rooms or at clients' homes

Individuals who prefer a professional setting or a visit, plus small businesses, care settings or event organisers who book short sessions for staff or guests.

A fee per session, with room hire as a running cost. Visits can carry a travel charge, and short taster sessions at events or workplaces can be priced per person or per half day.

• Reiki training and regular practice
• Friendly and professional with new people
• Organising diary and travel
• Basic networking with local venues

• Insurance that covers working at third-party venues and at clients' homes, including public liability
• Lone working safety when visiting homes, tell someone your schedule and consider a check-in routine
• Advertising rules: avoid claiming to treat or cure health conditions, check ASA and CAP guidance
• Room rental costs can eat into income if bookings are quiet, so consider starting with a few fixed hours
• Check data protection duties for keeping client records, including whether you need to register with the ICO
• Be clear that sessions complement, not replace, advice from a doctor

Startup costs are typically around £500 to £2,500, depending on your training, a portable couch or chair, insurance and any room hire deposits. Treat this as an estimate and check your own figures before you begin.

Monthly revenue is typically around £400 to £2,500, depending on how many sessions you book, your prices and your travel. Room rental costs can eat into income if bookings are quiet, so consider starting with a few fixed hours.

Check your insurance covers third-party venues and clients' homes, including public liability. Think about lone working safety, avoid claiming to treat or cure health conditions, and check your data protection duties for client records.