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

John-Paul Davies

97 episodes

1 week ago

Send us a text This is a compilation of what I think are some of the most meaningful moments from my videos and conversations on bisexuality so far, including pieces from my chats with Rob Brooks Cohen, Robyn Ochs, Tom Ward-Thomas and Mark Cuzack, as well as clips from my own videos on self-acceptance, coming out, finding community and living more fully as a bi person. Bisexuality can be a really misunderstood and underrepresented experience. I hope this compilation brings together some hone...

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Send us a text This is a compilation of what I think are some of the most meaningful moments from my videos and conversations on bisexuality so far, including pieces from my chats with Rob Brooks Cohen, Robyn Ochs, Tom Ward-Thomas and Mark Cuzack, as well as clips from my own videos on self-acceptance, coming out, finding community and living more fully as a bi person. Bisexuality can be a really misunderstood and underrepresented experience. I hope this compilation brings together some hone...

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Self-Improvement,

Health & Fitness

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

S10 | E8 Best of My Bisexuality Videos – Stories, Reflections & Advice

Send us a text This is a compilation of what I think are some of the most meaningful moments from my videos and conversations on bisexuality so far, including pieces from my chats with Rob Brooks Cohen, Robyn Ochs, Tom Ward-Thomas and Mark Cuzack, as well as clips from my own videos on self-acceptance, coming out, finding community and living more fully as a bi person. Bisexuality can be a really misunderstood and underrepresented experience. I hope this compilation brings together some hone...

1 week ago

17 minutes

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

S10 | E7 Why So Many Teens Are Struggling – And What Really Helps (with Dr Will Dobud)

Send us a text In this video I’m talking with Dr Will Dobud about something I’ve barely touched on before: youth mental health. Anxiety, depression, self-harm and distress in teenagers are reported to have risen dramatically in recent years, even as diagnoses, services and medications have increased. Will and I explore why that might be and, crucially, what actually helps. Will is a social worker, therapist, educator and researcher based in Australia, and co-author (with Dr Nevin Harp...

3 weeks ago

1 hour 7 minutes

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

S10 | E6 How I Found The Confidence To Leave Corporate Life and Become A Therapist

Send us a text Changing career doesn’t start with confidence, I think it starts with small choices that help you feel more connected to yourself. In this video I talk honestly about confidence and career change and why you don’t need to feel confident before you start. I share how my own move from law into psychotherapy began not with certainty, but with small choices based on connection: taking a career break, trying out training, volunteering and noticing where I felt most “at home”. I wa...

1 month ago

35 minutes

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

S10 | E 5 Understanding and Overcoming Narcissism with Dr Ron Siegel

Send us a text In this interview with Dr Ron Siegel, we look at the complexities of narcissism, its psychological roots, and the broad spectrum of behaviours it can cover. Ron is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School, a long-standing clinical psychologist and a leading voice in mindfulness-based psychotherapy. He’s known for his ability to bridge solid academic thinking with warm, practical wisdom, and he brings real clarity, care and decades of clinical experience to...

1 month ago

1 hour 3 minutes

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

S10 | E4 What ‘Snow White’ Can Show Us About Narcissism, Healing and Wholeness

Send us a text What if Snow White wasn’t just a fairy tale but a potential mirror for our own inner journey? In this episode, I explore how Disney’s remake of Snow White reveals powerful lessons about overcoming narcissism and finding true inner integration. I’ll look at how the film’s archetypes and characters can guide us from grandiosity and self-protection towards self-acceptance and alignment and what that means for healing the split between our inner feminine and masculine. By understa...

2 months ago

42 minutes

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

S10 | E3 5 Surprising Challenges of Being a Therapist

Send us a text Being a therapist is really enjoyable, meaningful work, but it can also come with some surprises. In this video, I share 5 things that have been hard on my journey as a therapist: the unexpected challenges, the moments of learning, and the human realities that perhaps don’t often get talked about. I talk about: * The general lack of oversight and accountability. * The questionable ‘empathy’ I occasionally see in other therapists. * The relative silence on the lack of ma...

2 months ago

17 minutes

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

S10 | E2 In Conversation with Kati Morton | Mental Health, Social Media and Life

Send us a text Kati Morton is one of the world’s best-known therapist–creators on YouTube, with almost 1.5 million subscribers, bestselling books and a hugely popular podcast. In this conversation we explore how she’s built such a successful platform, what she’s learned along the way, and the challenges of being such a public voice on mental health. We cover: – How Kati’s career as a therapist shaped her content and community – Her journey from initial reluctance to a global audience – Why a...

3 months ago

48 minutes

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

S10 | E1 Bisexuality: Coming out, Challenges, Joy and Community ft Robyn Ochs

Send us a text In this video, I speak with Robyn Ochs, a leading advocate for bisexuality and bi+ identities. Robyn shares her experiences and insights on bisexuality, pansexuality and the broader spectrum of non-binary sexualities, reflecting on identity, self-expression and community. We talk about the complexities of coming out, not just as a personal step but as an act of love and authenticity that deepens our relationships. Robyn also speaks about the challenges and stigma bisexual peop...

3 months ago

57 minutes

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

S9 | E10 Managing Career Change to Therapist: Course Choice and Finances

Send us a text In this YouTube video I talk about making the transition from a current career to becoming a therapist, addressing two common concerns: the length of qualification and the financial transition involved in this career change. 1. Qualification Length: many people seek the quickest route to start their private practice, but, while the theoretical part of the training might be completed more quickly, the psychological shift required for many can significant and ongoing. ...

3 months ago

21 minutes

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

S9 | E9 Boarding School Syndrome Explained: Trauma, Healing & Hope | Nick Duffell

Send us a text In this episode, I’m joined by Nick Duffell, psychotherapist, psycho-historian and author, known for his pioneering work with people who attended boarding schools. We explore: • Nick’s background and the 1994 film 'The Making of Them' • His latest book 'The Unmaking of Them: Clinical Reflections on Boarding School Syndrome' • What “Boarding School Syndrome” means and how it shows up in adult life • How boarding schools have been normalised in British society • The impacts on i...

4 months ago

56 minutes

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

S9 | E7 What If You Don’t Agree With the Group in Therapy Training?

Send us a text In this episode, I explore the pressure that therapy trainees, and therapists more generally, can sometimes feel to go along with dominant views within training groups, supervision, or wider therapy spaces. What happens when we don’t feel safe to express a different opinion? What are the effects on our growth, learning and sense of self when we hold back? And how do we create environments where difference is truly welcome? I’d really love to hear your thoughts on this one, es...

5 months ago

5 minutes

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

S9 | E8 Ever Felt Alienated in Bi+ Spaces?

Send us a text In this episode, I talk about the vital role that community plays in supporting mental health for bi+ individuals, asking questions about whether you have experienced the pressure of conforming to political ideologies within communities and inviting you to share your experiences and thoughts on the topic. **Bi+ Therapy & Support** If you're looking for a therapist who understands the unique experiences of being bisexual or bi+ — including identity, belonging, invisibility...

5 months ago

6 minutes

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

S9 | E6 How to GROW on Social Media as a Therapist (Without BURNOUT)

Send us a text 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 (rather than drain) both your practice and your personal life. In this video, I cover: 1. Why social ...

5 months ago

24 minutes

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

S9 | E5 5 Reasons why I LOVE being a THERAPIST

Send us a text 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 Mentoring & Consultancy Thinking about changing career to become a therapist? Already qualified and w...

6 months ago

30 minutes

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

S9 | E4 Understanding and Overcoming Anxiety ft Dr Patricia E Zurita Ona

Send us a text 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 and managed correctly. 2. Using ACT skills to manage anxiety effectivel...

7 months ago

53 minutes

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

S9 | E3 Bisexuality in a Straight Relationship? (Part 2) ft Robert Brooks Cohen

Send us a text ***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 latest in my ongoing series focused on bisexuality and bi+ identities, in this episode, I welcome Rob Cohen ...

7 months ago

1 hour 3 minutes

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

S9 | E2 Therapy Training: the CONs (and some PROs!) ft Charlotte Battista

Send us a text 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 of therapy training, offering practical advice and personal experiences. Charlotte shares her ba...

7 months ago

46 minutes

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

S9 | E1 5 Things Every Bisexual Person Should Know ft Mark Cusack

Send us a text 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. Introduction to Mark: - Mark's background as an author and content creator. - His work with &nbs...

8 months ago

43 minutes

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

S8 | E10 Will Neuroscience & AI Revolutionise Therapy and Therapy Training?

Send us a text 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 therapy adjacent Masters thinks that as mental health becomes increasingly integrated into the health system, less 'scientif...

8 months ago

28 minutes

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

S8 | E9 Family Estrangement: How To Navigate The Painful Divide ft Karl Melvin

Send us a text 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 dynamics involved in estrangement, emphasising its complexity and the continuum from complete disconn...

8 months ago

1 hour 7 minutes