This Trusted Place with John-Paul Davies: Mental Health, Therapy & Becoming a Therapist

Send us Fan Mail If you're a therapist or therapist-in-training looking to enhance your social media presence while staying true to your values, hopefully this video is for you. I explore your WHY, your WHO, and your WHAT — three key questions if you want to grow on social media in a way that feels sustainable and authentic. Drawing from my own experience, I share how social media can support...

Send us Fan Mail Discover the top 5 reasons why I love being a therapist! From leading a more loved life to experiencing real human connection, constant learning, feeling part of a community, and avoiding negative impacts on my well-being.  If you find the video helpful, please feel free to SHARE it, tap 'LIKE' to show your support, and do SUBSCRIBE for more content like this! 🎯 1:1 Men...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I welcome Patricia to discuss the complex subject of anxiety and the role of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in managing it.  Key Topics: 1. Introduction to Anxiety:    - We look at what anxiety is, a fear-based emotion that can dominate life if not managed properly.    - How fear and anxiety, while often seen as negative, can be valuable when understood a...

Send us Fan Mail ***NOTE: I'd love to have more stories, experiences and journeys about bisexuality/bi+ on this channel, whether that's in-person guests like this one, or reading out someone's story. If you feel you'd like to do either of these, do just either message me in the comments below, or email me on jpdttp@gmail.com to have a chat about it Thanks! John-Paul*** In the l...

Send us Fan Mail Therapy Training: the CONs (and some PROs!) ft Charlotte Battista In this episode, I welcome Charlotte Battista to discuss the challenges and some of the benefits of therapy training. Charlotte is in the early stages of her counselling and wellbeing career, with a passion for corporate work and an interest in relationships. This episode provides a comprehensive look into the world...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I welcome Mark Cusack from  @notdefining an author, lecturer, content creator, and coach specialising in supporting individuals with complex, fluid, or undefined orientations and genders. Mark shares insights from his personal experiences and professional expertise, focusing on bisexuality and the broader spectrum of sexual orientation and gender identity. 1. Intr...

Send us Fan Mail Therapy's FUTURE?: Exploring the Integration of Neuroscience and AI in Therapy Training and Therapy (Subscriber's Question) Here is the Subscriber's question: 'Moving over from an industry that has become dominated by AI (and having a lot of working years left), one of my concerns is for longevity of a profession. A friend of mine who recently finished a therap...

Send us Fan Mail In this really insightful and hopefully helpful podcast, I interview Karl Melvin, a therapist with over 13 years of experience in the area of navigating family estrangement. Karl defines estrangement as creating distance between family members, which can vary in degree and form, which can be emotional, geographical, or communicative. The discussion highlights the challenges and dy...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I give some reflections on this Subscriber's Question: "Would you talk about if it makes sense to try to become a therapist if one is not healed herself, Is 'I can do this as a therapist because this helps me as a patient' realistic or delusional? Thanks!" I talk about the complexities of being a therapist, focusing on the psychological st...

Send us Fan Mail ***Note: all therapy/counselling courses are different and it would be great to hear how yours is similar/different to Harry’s. Please do therefore feel free to comment on this below and on anything raised in the conversation generally*** Harry Japp is a trainee psychotherapist at CCPE in London, and YouTuber at https://youtube.com/@UC2H_W34ylBp3nPvv6orhG8w where he shares insight...

Send us Fan Mail This podcast features my conversation with Lindsay Percival, focusing on the integration of spirituality and psychotherapy, along with talking about Lindsay's practice as a medium. Lindsay shares her journey from journalism to therapy, emphasising her spiritual awakening through experiences with healing energy.  Some of the many topics covered include:  - Lindsay discusses th...

Send us Fan Mail Full YouTube videos here: Maria Parker - https://youtu.be/ajWo-N_PSRU James Hawes - https://youtu.be/7Hg_pGVP6EI Dr Nicholas Brüss - https://youtu.be/pDAcrbcdZ0M Philippa Smethurst - https://youtu.be/Bm_0g6hfCCs Michael Toller - https://youtu.be/ZxDuaHRnFEY Lindsay Percival (coming 5th March) Bob Heath - https://youtu.be/AjXbtGgTidE Fahim Ahmed - https://youtu.be/bS05Lt2WfOg This...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I've put together the best advice for the journey of becoming a therapist from many of the great YouTube conversations I've had. We discuss the importance of personal growth, ongoing education, and the therapeutic relationship, with my guests sharing valuable insights and advice for those considering, or starting, a career in therapy.  Full videos here:...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of psychedelic assisted therapy, discussing various substances such as ketamine, MDMA, and psilocybin. Nick shares personal experiences and insights on how these medicines can facilitate profound healing and self-discovery, particularly when combined with Internal Family Systems ('IFS'). We explore the neurological eff...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I discuss growing a YouTube channel, particularly for a therapists, based on my own experiences and offering practical tips to enhance channel growth and engagement. Key Topics Covered: 1. Three Key Areas for Growth    - Video 'Packaging':      - The significance of eye-catching thumbnails and compelling titles.      - The role of dramatic descriptions i...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I'm so pleased to welcome Mark Brayne, a hugely experienced psychotherapist specialising in the trauma treatment - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).  We begin with Mark's fascinating career and his reasons for becoming a trauma therapist, through his previous career as a BBC journalist and foreign correspondent, including him intervie...

Send us Fan Mail ***NOTE: I’d love to be able to have more stories, experiences and journeys about bisexuality on this channel, whether that’s in-person guests like this one, or reading out someone’s story. If you feel you’d like to do either of these, do just either message me in the comments below, or email me on jpdttp@gmail.com to have a chat about it Thanks! John-Paul*** In this episode, I we...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I welcome Dave Birchmore, a career transition expert, who shares insights on navigating career changes using his innovative model, VIA NOVA. This model, meaning "new path," is designed to help individuals successfully transition from one career to another. Dave talks about his background in healthcare as a radiographer, his shift from a corporate role to...

Send us Fan Mail Breaking Free From Trauma: A Conversation with Trauma Therapist and Author Philippa Smethurst   In this episode, I welcome experienced therapist and author Philippa Smethurst to discuss the complexities of trauma, its manifestations, and ways to heal. Philippa shares insights from her recently published book, "20 Ways to Break Free From Trauma," and explores the various...

Send us Fan Mail Training to be a therapist can have a profound impact on relationships. In this episode, I address a subscriber's question about how therapy training affects romantic and close relationships. While I can't provide specific advice, I offer reflections on the potential effects and how to navigate them. Therapy training can help us develop better communication skills and bo...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I  show you around my therapy room with some advice on setting up a therapy room at home. Based on my own experience, I discuss various elements that can enhance both the therapist's and clients' experiences, including lighting choices, comfortable seating, time management, digital interaction and temperature control.  As ever, do let me know your though...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I welcome Lee Rasberry, a trainee therapist, to discuss his potential career transition from engineering to counselling. Lee shares insights from his journey, including challenges, passion, and has lots of valuable advice for those considering a similar path. Key Points: 1. Lee's background: his experience in engineering and product management, completing an...

Send us Fan Mail Subscriber’s question: ‘I'm struggling with this question right now. I've had a long career in technology, but am burned out from it and need to do something else. I also started getting counselling myself a few years ago and find it helpful and very interesting. I'm also very much an introvert, and not really a people person at all, although I'm very sensitive...

Send us Fan Mail Today is the release day of Caz Binstead's new book "Relational Ethics in Psychotherapy and Counselling Private Practice: Solidarity, Compassion, Justice (Ethics In Action)" (published by Routledge), which also features a short case study on my YouTube channel!  An excerpt from the Amazon book description: 'This book explores the ethics around everything connec...

Send us Fan Mail Men's Mental Health Awareness Month continues in November! In this podcast, I look into the importance of empathy for men and how it can help manage anger, foster vulnerability, and improve relationships by way of a thought experiment. Imagine a life where your close friends are gone, your internal guidance system is severed, and your worth is solely based on competitive wins...