I often get asked about earning potential as a therapist, so I thought it might be helpful to give an example of an income and then show a calculation on how to achieve it, along with some thoughts.The BACP article on portfolio careers can be found here: https://www.bacp.co.uk/bacp-journals/therapy-today/2024/march-2024/the-big-issue/Support the Show.If there’s anything else you’d like to know about John-Paul and how he might be able to help you, please do contact him via his website www.thistrustedplace.co.uk

In this video I read out David’s story, someone who kindly wrote to me having seen the channel to tell the thoughtful, honest and inspiring story of his bisexuality and the effect it has had on his life. Following the story, I make some reflections on it, including the importance of self-acceptance/love and also the acceptance and love of others in David’s journey.Support the Show.If there’s anything else you’d like to know about John-Paul and how he might be able to help you, please do contact him via his website www.thistrustedplace.co.uk

In this conversation we cover lots of issues relating to narcissism, including:- what narcissism is,- the effects of being narcissistic,- what to do if you’re in relationship with a narcissist, and- some ideas if you have narcissistic traits turned up high yourselfSupport the Show.If there’s anything else you’d like to know about John-Paul and how he might be able to help you, please do contact him via his website www.thistrustedplace.co.uk

In this podcast, I give some thoughts on the question: should I become a therapist? I look at the idea of becoming and what it means and specifically how this applies to being a therapist in my experience.Support the Show.If there’s anything else you’d like to know about John-Paul and how he might be able to help you, please do contact him via his website www.thistrustedplace.co.uk

This is the audio of my second YouTube video about managing moving into uncertainty when going through career change to become a therapist/psychotherapist/counsellor.I set out 5 pieces of advice, covering ways of thinking, some things to do and also the importance of others in the journey.Support the Show.If there’s anything else you’d like to know about John-Paul and how he might be able to help you, please do contact him via his website www.thistrustedplace.co.uk

Really pleased to have had this fascinating conversation with Annalisa. She writes the dilemma column ‘Ask Annalisa’ in the Guardian, one of the UK’s national newspapers and also now hosts a very successful podcast ‘Conversations with Annalisa Barbieri’, in which she speaks with therapists and psychiatrists about a whole range of psychological issues.Amongst many interesting subjects we cover: - how Annalisa began working on her column - how she chooses the letters - writing her new book with all the things she’s learned from the column - why she began her podcast - how her own childhood experiences have affected her throughout life -reflections on her parents and her own parenting -the importance of connections and relationships generally - the benefits of therapy and her own experiences of it- her thoughts on the current state of the media and how she approaches social media herselfSupport the Show.If there’s anything else you’d like to know about John-Paul and how he might be able to help you, please do contact him via his website www.thistrustedplace.co.uk

A couple more things it would have been helpful to know before I became a therapist. In this I cover:- working with difference and different world views, including religion and spirituality - what I would see as therapist responsibilities, including the applicability of the idea of ‘deliberate practice’ to continuing professional developmentSupport the Show.If there’s anything else you’d like to know about John-Paul and how he might be able to help you, please do contact him via his website www.thistrustedplace.co.uk

I speak to Richard who’s in the process of training to be a counsellor/therapist.Richard talks about topics including:- the moment he thought he might want to change career retrain as a therapist - the kind of challenges and concerns that training to be a therapist and making a career change generally might bring - starting his own Substack blog with his reflections about the training process, as well as his podcast  ‘Everyday Therapists’Support the Show.If there’s anything else you’d like to know about John-Paul and how he might be able to help you, please do contact him via his website www.thistrustedplace.co.uk

Part 1 (ease) - Career change: letting go of previous career and moving into uncertainty plus an update for videos coming to the channel in early 2024Support the Show.If there’s anything else you’d like to know about John-Paul and how he might be able to help you, please do contact him via his website www.thistrustedplace.co.uk

Conversation with consultant, coach, author, podcaster and trainee hypno-psychotherapist Volker Ballueder.We cover Volker training to be a therapist and combining this with his career as a coach and consultant, plus topics including: - defining success - publishing his bestselling book on success strategies - the importance of self-care practices to maintain balance in life - his ManUpManDown podcast - mid-life transitions and the mental health challenges facing men, particularly middle aged men- Volker’s first tattoo : ) Contact Volker on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ballueder where you also find links to his Podcasts and Book and the work he does. You can also check out his podcast www.manupdown.com or on any podcast outlet you are listening to your favourite podcast. For coaching, you can just reach out to him directly on volker@balluederpartners.comSupport the Show.If there’s anything else you’d like to know about John-Paul and how he might be able to help you, please do contact him via his website www.thistrustedplace.co.uk

In this video I talk about 5 things that it would have been helpful for me to have know as I was starting my training and which I have learned from the years of client work since.Support the Show.If there’s anything else you’d like to know about John-Paul and how he might be able to help you, please do contact him via his website www.thistrustedplace.co.uk

Interview with Richard Nicholls about his career. He’s a hypno-psychotherapist, has written a best-selling self-help book and produces a successful podcast which has previously been at the top of the podcast charts. In this episode, we cover topics including:- why and how he trained to be a therapist- how he grew his private practice - why and how he now produces his podcasts - some challenges of being a podcaster - valuable advice for people coming into the therapy profession and also for anyone who wants to produce their own podcastLink for Richard’s podcast etc is here: https://t.co/rJoZTudFmBSupport the Show.If there’s anything else you’d like to know about John-Paul and how he might be able to help you, please do contact him via his website www.thistrustedplace.co.uk

Here’s most of the podcast I recently recorded with Fahim Hamed for his channel (details below). Really enjoyed being a guest and speaking with him, lots of great questions and thoughts from Fahim as he continues his own journey into the world of therapy and psychology.We talk about topics including: - Career Changes: navigating career transitions, offering tips for those contemplating a change- Welcoming Risk: how embracing risk can lead to personal growth and fulfilment- Self-Awareness: the transformative power of self-awareness and strategies to deepen your understanding of yourself and your life's purpose- The Life of a Therapist - Practical advice from a psychological standpoint that you can apply to your own life, relationships, and personal development.Fahim's YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@FahimAhmed02_?si=ZvJDmDq3IPX5F9BX Fahim's weekly newsletter: https://fahim1.substack.com/  Fahim's Website: https://fahimsch.wixsite.com/fahim   Fahim's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fahimahmed02_/ Fahim's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fahimahmed02_  Fahim's Twitter: https://twitter.com/FahimAhmed02_Support the Show.If there’s anything else you’d like to know about John-Paul and how he might be able to help you, please do contact him via his website www.thistrustedplace.co.uk

Audio of my YouTube video about how men being in the place where drive is dominating can affect therapy and relationships generally and how we might encourage more time and energy for connection to improve wellbeing. Support the Show.If there’s anything else you’d like to know about John-Paul and how he might be able to help you, please do contact him via his website www.thistrustedplace.co.uk

In conversation with psychotherapist Dr Leslie Lund about her rich and fascinating career as psychotherapist. Starting out with a psychology degree, to moving countries to the UK and training as a psychotherapist when this kind of training was just beginning here.Leslie now works as a therapist private practice and particularly works with young people and their families.Support the Show.If there’s anything else you’d like to know about John-Paul and how he might be able to help you, please do contact him via his website www.thistrustedplace.co.uk

In another fascinating interview, I chat to Maria about her career transition from mental health nurse to psychotherapist...Key points from the episode:Tips for a smoother transition from one career to the other Managing the intensity and challenges of the training and then qualifying as a therapist Being both conscious of your fear and  clear about what you want The importance of networking and peer support both on a professional and personal levelUse of social media Being creative in your career development Incorporating group and corporate work Any regrets about the change of career?The ongoing challenges and how to overcome themCombining being a therapist with a young family Never taking no for answer and also knowing when to walk awayThe importance of following your passion Maria’s instagram: https://instagram.com/insighttherapy_ire?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Maria’s LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/%F0%9F%8E%97maria-parker%F0%9F%8E%97-73b60a107Support the Show.If there’s anything else you’d like to know about John-Paul and how he might be able to help you, please do contact him via his website www.thistrustedplace.co.uk

Authenticity: Gently coming into your adult, while dissolving the parts that hold you back. - Lou LebentzIn another interesting interview, I chat to Lou and share her fascinating journey and how it could help you.Key points from the interview:How Lou had 2 separate careers before she found therapist,How a focus on the body and mind connection became a focus,How her "toolbox" has expanded over the years, Discussion around what trauma is, Importance of therapist self-care and regulation,Producing your own personal development course, How can therapists be of most help to their clients,Combining a private practice with producing and delivering an online training course,Why you might put an online training course together, Being a therapist on social media and public speaking - finding your ‘voice’ and ‘visibility’, Importance of collaboration, teams and community,The challenges and advantages of combining being a therapist and being an entrepreneur,Therapists having their own support and self-care, Lou’s great advice if you are thinking of starting on this path.Lou’s web links:https://traumathrivers.com/https://www.thevoyageacademy.com/Instagram: https://instagram.com/traumathrivers_loulebentz?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/groups/traumathrivers/?ref=shareSupport the Show.If there’s anything else you’d like to know about John-Paul and how he might be able to help you, please do contact him via his website www.thistrustedplace.co.uk

Is the transition from one career to another really difficult? An exciting new journey? Somewhere in-between?Join John-Paul as he chats to Robert about his own journey to a hybrid career of therapist in both successful private practice and part-time employment.Key points from the episode:How a bizarre intuition sparked a career change from corporate banking, How trying to “do it all” can impact the quality of the training experience, with advice for anyone undertaking the training, How the career change has phases from the initial idea, to the training and then the post qualification practice, How and why a hybrid of part-time training and employment, followed by a hybrid of private practice and employment on qualification can work, How lots of different skills can be learned and personal and professional growth can be achieved both during and after the training, A discussion on marketing and “niching” - is it necessary? A fascinating case for not necessarily needing to specialise,The importance of doing the work that you love,Why we might “slow down” to “speed up”,Monitoring growth in all aspects, personal and professional, Dreamwork and its value as a vehicle for insight.Support the Show.If there’s anything else you’d like to know about John-Paul and how he might be able to help you, please do contact him via his website www.thistrustedplace.co.uk

Short audio of video testimonial for my course 'Life Unlimited'. It's an online personal development course I've recorded that's available on my website at www.thistrustedplace.co.ukThe trailer for the course is on both my YouTube channel at (225) John-Paul Davies - YouTube and on my website.Support the Show.If there’s anything else you’d like to know about John-Paul and how he might be able to help you, please do contact him via his website www.thistrustedplace.co.uk

Audio of my YouTube video on burnout, explaining the symptoms and what we can do to overcome and avoid itSupport the Show.If there’s anything else you’d like to know about John-Paul and how he might be able to help you, please do contact him via his website www.thistrustedplace.co.uk