A Practical Guide to Closing Your Therapy Service
Feeling overwhelmed by the idea of closing your therapy service and not sure where to start?
Learn how to manage this deeply personal process with clarity and confidence through step-by-step guidance.Â
Gain the practical tools and resources you need to navigate service closure thoughtfully, ethically and with care.
Access workshop nowWhat will you learn?
Closing a therapy service is a significant professional and emotional undertaking, but it doesn’t have to be chaotic or isolating.Â
This practical workshop guides you through the process with clarity, structure and compassion, so you can lead with confidence and make informed decisions every step of the way.
You’ll gain practical tools and insights to help you:
- Understand the key steps, timelines and legal considerations in closing a practice
- Explore the real costs and compliance requirements involved
- Navigate client handover processes with professionalism and care
- Manage communication with your team, participants and stakeholders
- Prepare emotionally for the transition and closure process
- Maintain ethical standards and preserve your reputation
- Reduce overwhelm using step-by-step checklists and practical strategies
By purchasing this workshop, you will receive a comprehensive range of handouts, including:
- Templates for letters, emails and announcements
- Scripts and prompts for tricky conversations
- Social media and voicemail copy for professional closure communication
- Tools to support your team through change
- Clinical handover templates to ensure smooth participant transitions
Who is this workshop for?
Whether you're planning a future exit or facing closure now, this workshop provides the clarity and structure you need to navigate it with confidence and care.
This workshop is ideal for allied health business owners who employ staff, whether in a mobile or clinic-based service.Â
It is also relevant for sole therapists, with additional tools included for those managing teams and operations.
Why attend?
This workshop offers compassionate, practical support for one of the most difficult decisions practice owners may face.Â
By attending, you will:
- Approach the process of closing your practice with clarity, confidence and care
- Save time and reduce stress with access to structured tools and resources
- Ensure your closure is ethical, well-communicated and professionally managed
About the Presenter
Alyce Svensk is a paediatric Occupational Therapist, educator and mentor with a passion for helping therapists feel confident in their work and clear in their direction. Alyce has over 14 years of industry experience, which includes founding and leading paediatric private practice Sensational Start OT from 2017 to 2024.
Alyce now focuses on supporting OTs through a mix of supervision, mentoring, clinical education and business support, all grounded in real-life practice as The OT Coach Australia.
Alyce offers practical, down-to-earth workshops, 1:1 and group supervision, peer mentoring and tailored programs for therapists at different stages of their careers. The OT Coach can support you, whether you're new to paediatrics, building a private practice, leading a team or just trying to find your rhythm again.
Alyce's approach is always about making things clearer, more achievable and more sustainable for every therapist. Alyce helps therapists bridge the gap between theory and practice with confidence. This is achieved through the following podcasts hosted by Alyce:
🎙 OT Coaching Confidential – real-life mentoring conversations that help therapists feel less alone
🎙 OT Unplugged – big-picture reflections on the future of OT, co-hosted with Sarah Collinson and Nikki Cousins.
Across all of her work, Alyce’s focus remains the same: helping therapists build meaningful careers – rooted in clarity, connection, and confidence.
