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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

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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