Therapy Backstage
Ever wondered what really goes on in the therapy room—or why your therapist does what they do? Therapy Backstage offers short, focused episodes that pull back the curtain on the subtle (and sometimes surprising) choices therapists make to support healing, insight, and growth. Hosted by Australian psychologist Joh Knyn of Guided Healing Psychology, this podcast is for; - Clients who are new to therapy and want to feel more confident walking through the door. - Current therapy-goers curious about the process. - Early-career and provisionally registered clinicians wanting to deepen their understanding of therapeutic practice. From the use of silence to the meaning behind the question “How are you feeling?”, we explore the small moments that shape the therapeutic experience. Come backstage—you’re invited.
Episodes
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 others
- The role of early attachment experiences in adult relationships
- A gentle breakdown of the four ma...
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 th...
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 place
- What it might bring up for you as a client
- How silence can reveal things that words can’t
- Why it’s not about making you cry or feel uncomfortable on purpose
- How to talk to you...
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 be...
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