Sole practitioners are growing in numbers. Figures from the ICAEW show that there are around 7% more than three years ago, making almost 9,000 in total.

The difficult jobs market and lifestyle choices are thought to be key factors. Becoming self-employed has some major advantages but there are also pitfalls, especially concerning your personal wellbeing. At CABA, we receive regular calls from sole practitioners asking for help.

Common problems include emotional support, counselling and stress management. Here we offer some ideas about how to make becoming a sole practitioner work for you.