EPISODE · May 13, 2026 · 13 MIN
S11 | E8 A Day in My Life as a Therapist (4 Years On)
from This Trusted Place with John-Paul Davies: Mental Health, Therapy & Becoming a Therapist · host John-Paul Davies
Send us Fan MailFour years after my first "Day in the Life" video, I’m revisiting what a typical day looks like as a private practice therapist. In this video, I share the habits, routines, and boundaries that have helped me build a sustainable career over the last 15 years.In this video, I revisit my “day in the life of a therapist”, not as someone newly qualified, but years into building a private practice.What does the work actually feel like now?What’s become easier… and what still matters just as much?I take you through a typical day, from my morning regulation routine to supervision, client sessions, and the reality of administration, including some of the things I wish I’d known when I first qualified. We also look at how the profession is changing, including the rise of online therapy and using platforms like YouTube to reach a global audience.Along the way, I share some of the things I wish I’d known earlier, especially if you’re thinking about becoming a therapist, currently in training, or finding your way in the early stages of your career.How to design your therapy room video link: https://youtu.be/pAYPNF_7PiU🎯 1:1 Mentoring & ConsultancyThinking about changing career to become a therapist? Already qualified and wanting to start up a private therapy practice? In private practice and looking to grow? Or maybe you're curious about sharing your voice on YouTube? I offer supportive, one-to-one mentoring on career change and becoming a therapist, starting and building a private practice, and creating meaningful content on YouTube. All the details are on my website: (https://www.thistrustedplace.co.uk)✅ If you're thinking about exploring therapy generally, I’d love to hear from you and you’re very welcome to get in touch with me via my website (https://www.thistrustedplace.co.uk) to find out more or to arrange an initial conversation.**📹 More videos just like this:**(https://youtu.be/bv5sDWM-7TI)(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0FT3jEKjXI)(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j84cmhWOFN0)(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUCQ481nYP0)(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVnUo3BFoq8)🎁 My FREE personal development course 'Life Unlimited: 10 Steps to Real Change' is now available on this channel in a playlist on the homepage.Whether you’re looking to move through anxiety, stress, depression, chronic anger, addictive behaviour, co-dependency, narcissism, low self-esteem/confidence, relationship problems, feeling stuck, lost or lacking in purpose – or simply want to experience more happiness, contentment and fulfilment in your life – this course is carefully designed to help you do just that.Support the showIf 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
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Send us Fan Mail Four years after my first "Day in the Life" video, I’m revisiting what a typical day looks like as a private practice therapist. In this video, I share the habits, routines, and boundaries that have helped me build a sustainable career over the last 15 years. In this video, I revisit my “day in the life of a therapist”, not as someone newly qualified, but years into building a private practice. What does the work actually feel like now? What’s become easier… and what still ...
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