12-Month Business Starter Program – Consulting for New Practitioners in WA
Launch your health or wellness practice with confidence. Get the tools and support to build strong systems and avoid common start-up pitfalls.
Build a Thriving Practice Without the Overwhelm
In today’s competitive health and wellness landscape, getting your business set up the right way is essential. The Business Starter Program gives you practical, step-by-step support to navigate compliance, attract your first clients, and manage finances with confidence — all tailored to the needs of new practitioners in WA.
Why Choose the Business Starter Program?
Launching a new practice is exciting but often challenging. Many new practitioners in WA face:
Uncertainty around compliance, licensing, and industry standards
Difficulty attracting and retaining clients in a crowded market
Lack of confidence in pricing, marketing, or financial planning
Feeling isolated without guidance or accountability
The Business Starter Program addresses these challenges with a structured roadmap, personalised consulting, and tools designed for health and allied health professionals.
What You’ll Gain from Business Consulting
Join this program to develop essential skills for your practice:
Business Acumen
marketing, financial management, and strategies for steady growth
Compliance Confidence
navigate WA licensing, ethical requirements, and industry standards
Client Engagement
improve communication and build long-term client relationships
Networking Opportunities
connect with other practitioners across WA and Australia
Mindset & Resilience
develop a growth mindset to overcome early-stage challenges
These outcomes help you turn your passion into a profitable, sustainable practice.
Program Inclusions – Your 12-Month Roadmap
This comprehensive program provides everything you need to establish strong foundations:
Business Debrief
Assess your current setup and identify opportunities for growth.
Goal Setting
Create clear and achievable objectives with a personalised roadmap.
Monthly Mastermind Groups
Learn from peers and experts while tackling real-world business challenges.
Networking & Collaboration
Build partnerships and connections in the WA health and wellness community.
Fortnightly Accountability Teams
Stay motivated with regular check-ins to keep your progress on track.
Business Development Library
Access templates, guides, and resources for marketing, finance, and operations.
Quarterly 1:1 Consulting with Carrina
Receive tailored advice from Carrina Hampton, focused on your unique needs.
An investment designed for new businesses — affordable, practical, and sustainable. The Business Starter Program is built to give you the systems and confidence you need to grow, without the heavy upfront costs that hold so many new practices back.
12-Month CONSULTING Program
$395.00
+GST per month
(Equivalent to just one low-fee client per week)
Most participants recoup this quickly through improved systems and steady client growth.
Who Is This Program For?
Perfect for anyone starting out in health and wellness:
New graduates entering private practice in WA
Emerging practitioners in health and wellness fields
Allied health professionals such as counsellors, massage therapists, personal trainers, and holistic therapists
Carers and support workers transitioning into self-employment
Educators and community workers adding a wellness or allied health service to their skill set
Creatives and complementary therapists stepping into business ownership
If you’re beginning your journey, this program provides the foundations to launch with confidence.
Meet Carrina Hampton – WA Business Consultant
The founder of Abundance Business Consulting and WA Mental Health brings over 20 years of experience as a clinician, business owner, and consultant. She has mentored hundreds of WA practitioners — from new graduates to established leaders.
Carrina grew her own allied health (social work) practice into a thriving social enterprise, so she understands the challenges of starting from scratch — from setting up systems to finding those first clients. This lived experience allows her to support new practitioners with both empathy and practical solutions.
Her approach combines:
testimonials
What Our Clients Say
“Carrina provides a welcoming and inclusive environment. Supporting everyone’s willingness to learn from others with lived experiences. Ongoing conversations enabling critical thinking and self-reflection. The team felt like family, that always cared.”
“Carrina has helped me across my entire business, from start up to expansion and future planning. Her business wisdom and advice has been central to my business growth and confidence. Having Carrina in my corner has been central to my business development, and my personal and professional successes.”
“As my supervisor, Carrina Hampton was knowledgeable in both counselling and social work. She provided me with insight into interventions and counselling theories. I’m very grateful for Carrina and my experience at Bunbury Counselling which instilled some much-needed confidence in my abilities.”
“Carrina launched Beer + Bubs in Bunbury with strategy and professionalism, achieving greater success than in many larger cities. Her exceptional people skills, systematic approach, and care for others have kept the program strong and expanding. I highly recommend Carrina as a leader who combines impact with heart.
“Carrina creates an environment during which professionals can flourish under her guidance. She is approachable, supportive, and empowering.”
“Carrina encouraged me to be more conscious of and articulate the reasons for my intuitive and instinctive decisions when I needed it. At the same time, Carrina was open, flexible, accepting of my neurodivergent thinking and learning, and gave me the freedom to work in a manner that suited this.”
Impact in Numbers
Why WA Businesses Need Consulting
Small Business Backbone
Small businesses make up 97% of all businesses in Australia. In WA, that’s more than 230,000 small businesses forming the backbone of the state economy.
High Risk of Closure
Around 60% of small businesses close within the first three years without adequate systems and support.
Admin & Compliance Pressure
Business owners spend an average of 12 hours a week on admin tasks, with compliance listed as one of the top three pain points for small businesses.
Growth Barriers
A survey of Australian SMEs found 44% struggle with lack of time and 36% struggle with lack of strategic planning as key barriers to growth.
Employment Impact
Small businesses employ over 40% of WA’s private sector workforce — meaning when small businesses grow, communities thrive.
Consulting Advantage
Research shows businesses engaging in structured consulting and mentoring programs achieve 20–30% faster revenue growth and higher leadership confidence.
FAQs
Launch Your Health and Wellness Business with Confidence
Building a practice doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With our 12-Month Business Starter Program, you’ll have the guidance, systems, and community support to thrive.
Level 2, 123 Spencer St.
South Bunbury, WA 6230
0497 139 676
We’d love to hear from you!
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