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
S8 | E5 BEST INSPIRATIONAL life ADVICE from THERAPISTS (a compilation)
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 is a compilation of responses to the question of what's your favourite piece of life advice that I've asked experienced therapists over the course of my conversations on this channel. Some suggestions include:
- Self-Reliance vs. Connection: the balance between being self-sufficient and recognising the need for connection with others.
- The importance of staying curious and open to new experiences and the significance of knowing oneself deeply.
- Finding Your Voice: the journey of finding one's voice and being our authentic true selves.
- Embracing the Moment: a powerful reminder to be present and appreciate the moment.
- Insights from Ralph Waldo Emerson about starting each day anew.
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