Why I Make Therapy Videos: A Therapist’s Introduction to This Channel

Hello, and welcome to the channel. My name is Robert, and I'd like to introduce you to the team behind these videos. There's a lot of work that goes into the writing, shooting, editing, and creating the resources that accompany each release.

So, let's start with me. Hi, I'm Robert.

And that's it. It's just me. This is a true, one-man operation. If things feel a little DIY around the edges, that's why. I'm not a professional content creator; I'm a therapist who wanted to start making videos. In this post, I want to explain who I am, how I work, and the real "why" behind this project.

Who I Am and How I Work

I am a therapist based in Paris, and I work with individuals and couples, primarily in English. Many of my clients are expatriates, but I also work with French clients who are looking for a different approach. My style is integrative and solutions-oriented. We begin therapy by outlining your goals, and we figure out how to measure your progress along the way. For me, therapy is not just about deepening self-understanding; it's about building practical skills for living a more grounded, intentional, and values-aligned life.

My work covers a wide range of issues, from relationship challenges and cultural adjustment to, increasingly, neurodivergence. I've guided many clients through the process of discovering that they might be neurodivergent and figuring out what that means for how they want to live in the world.

The Origin Story: Why These Videos Exist

In my therapy sessions, my primary role is to listen. My clients come to me to be heard, not to hear me lecture. However, they often ask for deeper explanations of concepts like trauma, attachment styles, or masking.

In the past, I would spend hours searching for articles and videos to send them. But I found two problems with this approach. Firstly, finding resources that were thoughtful, accessible, and not overwhelming was incredibly time-consuming. Secondly, my clients often didn't engage with them.

I came to realize that they weren't just asking for information; they were asking for my perspective, in my voice. So, I started making these videos. Most of the content you see here is born directly from the real, complex conversations I have with my clients every day. The accompanying worksheets are not homework; they are invitations to go deeper on your own time.

The Real Motivation: My Singapore Story

So, why share all of this on YouTube for free?

Partly, yes, it's a way to let people know about my practice. But my main motivation is not financial. It's deeply personal.

When I was in my 20s, I lived in Singapore. I knew I needed support, but I didn't feel safe seeking therapy. There was, and still is, a strong perception that a mental health diagnosis could be used against you by the government, potentially jeopardizing your residency status. As a foreigner on a precarious visa, I was terrified.

So, I found other ways to get the help I needed. I learned to breathe. I reconnected with my body through yoga. And I went to the Singaporean public libraries and devoured every book I could find on psychology. I was piecing together my own self-directed healing, one book at a time.

Those resources, as imperfect and incomplete as they were, made all the difference in the world to me. I have never forgotten that feeling.

So, a large part of why I make these videos is for that younger version of me — and for anyone else who, for whatever reason, cannot access therapy. These videos are not a replacement for therapy, but they can be therapeutic. They are a safe, free, and accessible place to start.

My Vision for This Channel: Community Over Clicks

My principle is simple: make useful content that might help people.

This often puts me at odds with the YouTube algorithm, which rewards creators who pick a narrow niche and repeat the same click-bait formulas over and over. My work, and the people I work with, are far more varied and complex than that.

That's okay. The videos are serving their purpose. But if you want to help this channel grow and reach more people who might need it, you can. Liking, commenting, and subscribing make a huge difference.

Beyond the algorithm, my hope is to build a real community here. One of my most formative experiences was finding online communities as a teenager in Australia; they connected me to a wider world and probably planted the seed for my life abroad. I would love for the comments section of these videos to become a space for that same kind of connection — a place where you can share your own experiences and help each other. I'll be reading it all.

So, thank you for being here. Take your time, be gentle with yourself, and I'll see you in the next video.