Therapy Backstage

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Therapy Backstage

Joh Knyn

4 episodes

2 months ago

Ever wondered why your therapist keeps circling back to your childhood, even when you're focused on what's happening right now? In this episode of Therapy Backstage, we explore the connection between early life experiences and adult mental health. Joh Knyn unpacks: How your childhood shapes the way you see yourself and othersThe role of early attachment experiences in adult relationshipsA gentle breakdown of the four main attachment stylesWhy looking back doesn’t mean you’re avoiding current ...

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Episodes (4/4)

Therapy Backstage

Why Does My Therapist Ask About My Childhood?

2 months ago

19 minutes

Therapy Backstage

Why does my therapist ... talk about consent & confidentiality?

In this episode of Therapy Backstage, we pull back the curtain on the opening spiel every therapist gives—about consent and confidentiality. But what does it actually mean? And why does it matter so much? Joh Knyn, Australian psychologist and your host, explains how consent and confidentiality are more than legal formalities—they’re the backbone of a safe, collaborative therapy experience. We explore how these practices shape the therapeutic relationship, what can go wrong if they're handled ...

5 months ago

20 minutes

Therapy Backstage

Why does my therapist ... just stare at me?

Silence in therapy can feel awkward, intense—or downright confusing. In this first episode of Therapy Backstage, I explore what’s really going on when your therapist seems to just sit there and stare. We’ll look at: Why therapists use silence in the first placeWhat it might bring up for you as a clientHow silence can reveal things that words can’tWhy it’s not about making you cry or feel uncomfortable on purposeHow to talk to your therapist if silence doesn’t feel helpfulWhether you’re new to...

5 months ago

18 minutes

Therapy Backstage

Therapy Backstage Trailer

This short trailer introduces Therapy Backstage, a podcast hosted by Australian psychologist Joh Knyn. In this series, we’ll pull back the curtain on what really happens in the therapy room. Whether you’re a client, a clinician, or just curious, each short episode explores the subtle but powerful choices therapists make—like why they pause, reflect, or ask, “How do you feel about that?” Therapy Backstage is for anyone who wants to better understand therapy—especially if it’s your first time, ...

5 months ago

1 minute