This Trusted Place with John-Paul Davies: Mental Health, Therapy & Becoming a Therapist
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Honest conversations and reflections on mental health, emotional wellbeing, and the realities of becoming and being a therapist in private practice.
Whether you're a therapist, aspiring to become one, or simply someone curious about the inner world of emotional growth and healing, this podcast offers grounded insights and personal stories that connect.
Hosted by John-Paul Davies, a former City solicitor who retrained as a psychotherapist in 2007, the show explores:
- Changing careers into therapy
- What it’s really like being a therapist and making a living as a helping professional
- Mental health and emotional wellbeing topics inc. relationships, narcissism, trauma, navigating imposter syndrome and burnout, boundaries, self-worth and growth
- Bisexuality
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This Trusted Place with John-Paul Davies: Mental Health, Therapy & Becoming a Therapist
S7 | E6 Designing Your Therapy Room: Essential Elements and Personal Touches
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 thoughts and experiences on setting up a therapy room, including any tips you've found helpful.
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