Therapy Backstage

Ever wondered why your therapist keeps circling back to your childhood, even when you're focused on what's happening right now ? In this episode of Therapy Backstage , we explore the connection between early life experiences and adult mental health. Joh Knyn unpacks: How your childhood shapes the way you see yourself and others The role of early attachment experiences in adult relationsh...

In this episode of Therapy Backstage , we pull back the curtain on the opening spiel every therapist gives—about consent and confidentiality. But what does it actually mean? And why does it matter so much? Joh Knyn, Australian psychologist and your host, explains how consent and confidentiality are more than legal formalities—they’re the backbone of a safe, collaborative therapy experience. We exp...

Silence in therapy can feel awkward, intense—or downright confusing. In this first episode of Therapy Backstage , I explore what’s really going on when your therapist seems to just sit there and stare. We’ll look at: Why therapists use silence in the first place What it might bring up for you as a client How silence can reveal things that words can’t Why it’s not about making you cry or feel uncom...

This short trailer introduces Therapy Backstage , a podcast hosted by Australian psychologist Joh Knyn. In this series, we’ll pull back the curtain on what really happens in the therapy room. Whether you’re a client, a clinician, or just curious, each short episode explores the subtle but powerful choices therapists make—like why they pause, reflect, or ask, “How do you feel about that?” Therapy B...