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10 Reasons to Start a Psychology Business
Why is psychology such a great business to be in?
From helping people understand themselves to solving complex organisational challenges, psychology offers endless opportunities to create impact and build a business you love. Here are 10 reasons why it might be the best business decision you make.
Alan Bradshaw
Apr 65 min read
Amaia Lesta: Bridging Organisational Psychology and Facilitation
After 15 years leading technology teams, Amaia began an MSc Organisational Psychology to: how do we lead change better?
Her research revealed that the hardest part wasn’t the strategy. It was the emotional burden from people they genuinely cared about.
Amaia bridges organisational psychology and facilitation, using methods like LEGO® Serious Play®, Liberating Structures and systemic coaching, to translate psychological theory into better conversations.
Georgia Hodkinson
Feb 166 min read
Back Yourself: What My MSc Research Taught Me About Women Entrepreneurs, Networks, and Navigating Work–Life Balance.
Laura’s MSc explores how women entrepreneurs use networks to navigate work–life integration, confidence, identity, and authenticity. Her findings highlight how community shifts isolation into belonging and her personal journey shows what it really means to study, run a business, and raise a family, all while backing yourself.
Karen Mills
Dec 14, 20256 min read
The 4-day working week; is your business ready?
In this blog, Occupational Psychology graduate Luke Barnes dives into the research behind the movement everyone’s talking about. From boosted productivity and wellbeing to hidden pressures and cultural challenges, he explores what really determines whether a 4-day week flourishes or flops.
Georgia Hodkinson
Oct 26, 20254 min read
Collaboration Over Competition: Platforms and Places to Build Connections in Psychology-Based Business
In the world of psychology-based businesses, it’s easy to assume competition is the only way to succeed. Many of us offer similar services — coaching, therapy, training, or consultancy — and feel pressure to “stand out” or “compete.”
But what if the opposite were true?
What if success in psychology-based entrepreneurship was built not on competition, but on collaboration?
At the Psychology Business Incubator (PBI), collaboration and mutual opportunity are at the heart of ev
Karen Mills
Oct 19, 20257 min read
From Unknown to Known: My First 100 Days with PBI
Sneha Tiwari shares her inspiring journey with the Psychology Business Incubator (PBI) — a community where psychologists, students, and wellbeing professionals come together to learn, collaborate, and grow. From joining her first Zoom call to discovering a sense of belonging, Sneha reflects on how connection, curiosity, and courage can open doors to creativity, confidence, and meaningful professional growth.
Georgia Hodkinson
Oct 13, 20253 min read
The Solopreneur's Journey: Four Essential Pillars for Success
PBI Member Blog: Being a solopreneur requires authenticity, resilience, and professionalism. Dr. Austin Tay shares four essential pillars for success: honesty with yourself, self-compassion, tenacity, and maintaining high standards. Embracing setbacks as learning opportunities, asking for help, and continuously growing allows solopreneurs to navigate challenges while building a meaningful, values-driven business.
Karen Mills
Sep 27, 20257 min read
Why Collaboration is the Secret Sauce for Psychology Entrepreneurs
Collaboration is the Secret Sauce
Georgia Hodkinson
Aug 16, 20253 min read
Grow Your Psychology Business with Our Exclusive Incubator Community
Growing Your Psychology Business
Alan Bradshaw
Dec 28, 20242 min read
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Content is shared for informational and reflective purposes only and should not be interpreted as professional, legal, or psychological advice.
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