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Teaching Counselling – A New Career Path? - The Reality of Self-Employment in CounsellingIn Episode 380 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly take us through this week’s three topics:Firstly, in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, they explore AI and regulation in counselling practice - looking at the current regulatory landscape, ethical responsibilities, and what practitioners need to consider when using AI tools.Then in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Sarah Henry about teaching counselling as a potential career path - exploring the transition from practitioner to educator and the skills required to support future counsellors.And finally, in ‘Student Services’, Rory and Ken discuss the reality of self-employment in counselling - examining what it takes to build and sustain a private practice as a business.AI and Regulation in Counselling Practice [starts at 03:13 mins]In this section, Rory and Ken explore AI and regulation in counselling practice, examining the developing regulatory landscape surrounding AI in counselling and psychotherapy, and what ethical practitioners need to consider before integrating AI tools into their work.Key points discussed include:AI tools sit within a practitioner’s professional responsibility - counsellors remain accountable for how these tools are used in practice.The UK regulatory landscape includes medical device regulation, UK GDPR, data protection legislation, professional ethics, and evidential standards.Practitioners should carefully review what data an AI tool collects, where it is stored, how it is used, and whether clients have provided informed consent.The Shared AI Charter for counselling and psychotherapy organisations emphasises client-centred ethics, transparency, human connection, equality, and ongoing evaluation.NICE is increasingly evaluating digital health technologies, encouraging practitioners to look for independent evidence supporting any AI tool they use.Key considerations include purpose, evidence, data protection, consent, bias, impact on the therapeutic relationship, and accountability if something goes wrong.Teaching Counselling – A New Career Path? [starts at 33:41 mins]In this week’s ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Sarah Henry about what counsellors should consider if they are thinking about moving into teaching and counselling education.Key points from this conversation include:Becoming a counselling tutor requires a shift from the role of practitioner to educator, with teaching skills being just as important as counselling knowledge.Formal teaching qualifications and experience of educational practice provide an important foundation for effective counselling education.Counselling tutors carry significant emotional labour as they support learners through personal and professional development.Maintaining appropriate boundaries is essential, balancing relational teaching with the responsibility to assess students against required standards.Tutors bring counselling theory to life by integrating real-world clinical experience and helping students connect learning with practice.Effective educators model professionalism, authenticity, and ethical practice while encouraging students to develop their own therapeutic identity.The Reality of Self-Employment in Counselling [starts at 01:01:26 mins]In this section, Rory and Ken discuss what counsellors need to understand about running a private practice and why counselling skills alone are not enough to sustain a successful business.Key points include:Private practice is fundamentally self-employment and requires business knowledge alongside counselling competence.Counselling fees must cover much more than client sessions, including supervision, CPD, insurance, administration, room hire, taxes, holidays, and other business costs.Developing business skills such as marketing, networking, budgeting, and client acquisition is crucial for long-term sustainability.Many practitioners benefit from a portfolio career, combining counselling with teaching, supervision, consultancy, or related work.Building a successful practice takes time, patience, and consistent effort, with referrals and professional networks often becoming important sources of clients.Surrounding yourself with positive, experienced practitioners rather than pessimistic voices can help build confidence and support professional growth.Links and ResourcesCounselling Skills AcademyAdvanced Certificate in Counselling SupervisionBasic Counselling Skills: A Student GuideCounsellor CPDCounselling Study ResourceCounselling Theory in Practice: A Student GuideCounselling Tutor Training and CPDFacebook groupWebsiteOnline and Telephone Counselling: A Practitioner’s GuideOnline and Telephone Counselling Course
Ethical AI Practice for Counsellors and Psychotherapists in the UK - Recognising Poor Supervision in Counselling TrainingIn Episode 379 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly take us through this week’s three topics:Firstly, in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, they explore professional accountability and responsibility in AI in counselling practice - including who holds responsibility if something goes wrong.Then in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Ken Kelly about his new book, Ethical AI Practice for Counsellors and Psychotherapists in the UK, and the growing role of AI in counselling and psychotherapy.And finally, in ‘Student Services’, Rory and Ken discuss recognising poor supervision in counselling training - including red flags to look out for and what good supervision should provide.Accountability and Responsibility in AI Counselling Practice [starts at 03:10 mins]In this section, Rory and Ken explore accountability and responsibility in AI counselling practice, examining the ethical and legal responsibilities counsellors hold when using AI tools in their work.Key points discussed include:The responsibility for clinical decisions always remains with the practitioner, even when using AI-supported tools.Counsellors need to critically evaluate any digital tools they use, including understanding how client data is stored, protected, and accessed.It’s important to consider what happens if a tool provider closes down or experiences a data breach.Practitioners should check whether their insurance covers the use of AI-supported systems in clinical work.Ethical decision-making includes documenting why a tool was accepted, rejected, or adopted with conditions.Using anonymised or non-identifiable client information can add an extra layer of protection when working digitally.Ethical AI Practice for Counsellors and Psychotherapists in the UK [starts at 26:58 mins]In this week’s ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Ken Kelly about his new book, Ethical AI Practice, exploring the ethical use of AI in counselling and psychotherapy.Key points from this conversation include:Ken describes the moment he realised AI would significantly impact every profession, including counselling and psychotherapy.The book was written to help practitioners navigate AI ethically while formal guidance from professional bodies continues to develop.The AI Expert Reference Group brings together representatives from counselling organisations, training providers, and ethical bodies to discuss developments in AI.The book focuses on applying existing counselling skills and ethical thinking to AI rather than teaching technical knowledge.AI is already appearing in counselling practice through tools, apps, and client use - often without practitioners realising it.Companion resources include ethical evaluation tools, AI policy templates, therapeutic contract examples, and downloadable workbooks.Recognising Poor Supervision in Counselling Training [starts at 01:07:52 mins]In this section, Rory and Ken discuss how counselling students can recognise poor supervision and what healthy supervision should look like.Key points include:Students are paying for a professional service and should expect clear contracting, appropriate support, and professional boundaries.A good supervisor should understand the needs of counselling students and ideally have experience supervising trainees.Supervision should feel supportive and safe while still offering appropriate challenge and professional development.Supervisors should understand the modality and context in which the student is working, including online or telephone practice where relevant.Warning signs may include feeling unable to bring mistakes into supervision, blurred boundaries, or supervision sessions that lack depth and challenge.Good supervision helps students grow in confidence, reflect critically on their practice, and develop professionally in service of their clients.Links and ResourcesCounselling Skills AcademyAdvanced Certificate in Counselling SupervisionBasic Counselling Skills: A Student GuideCounsellor CPDCounselling Study ResourceCounselling Theory in Practice: A Student GuideCounselling Tutor Training and CPDFacebook groupWebsiteOnline and Telephone Counselling: A Practitioner’s GuideOnline and Telephone Counselling Course
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The Process of Becoming a Counsellor - How to Write a Personal Statement for a Counselling CourseIn Episode 377 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly take us through this week’s three topics:Firstly, in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, they explore AI apps and depersonalisation in counselling - looking at how AI tools may risk weakening the therapeutic relationship and the importance of maintaining human connection in therapy.Then in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Jane Godward and Tara Fox about their new book, The Process of Becoming a Counsellor: Navigating the Transformation - discussing the realities of counselling training, personal development, and choosing the right course.And finally, in ‘Student Services’, Rory and Ken discuss how to write a personal statement for a counselling course - including what tutors are really looking for and how to present yourself authentically.AI Apps and Depersonalisation in Counselling [starts at 03:40 mins]In this section, Rory and Ken explore AI apps and depersonalisation in counselling, examining how AI tools may affect the therapeutic relationship and why therapists need to critically reflect on the use of AI in practice.Key points discussed include:The therapeutic relationship is built on empathy, shared humanity, and human connection - something AI cannot truly replicate.AI tools may provide generic or “stock” responses that risk reducing the individuality and nuance of client work.Therapists need to consider whether AI tools undermine trust, rapport, or the client’s sense of autonomy.AI-generated summaries and interventions may miss important relational cues such as body language, silence, emotional tone, and previous session context.Critical thinking is essential when using AI in counselling practice - therapists must ensure clinical judgment remains central.The key ethical question is whether a tool supports the therapeutic relationship or risks replacing aspects of human support.The Process of Becoming a Counsellor [starts at 27:00 mins]In this week’s ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Jane Godward and Tara Fox about their new book, The Process of Becoming a Counsellor: Navigating the Transformation.Key points from this conversation include:Many students begin counselling training without fully understanding the personal transformation involved in becoming a counsellor.Counselling training is more than academic study - it involves deep personal development and self-reflection.Choosing the right modality and training provider is essential, as not every course will suit every student.The book explores the “shift” from learning counselling skills to becoming a competent practitioner able to work safely with vulnerable clients.The authors discuss the importance of diversity, identity, and the “social graces” model in helping students explore their own experiences and assumptions.Students are encouraged to trust the process of training, recognising that growth and change happen gradually throughout the journey.How to Write a Personal Statement for a Counselling Course [starts at 49:54 mins]In this section, Rory and Ken discuss how to write an effective personal statement for counselling training or counselling-related work.Key points include:A strong personal statement should be authentic, reflective, and written in your own voice rather than sounding overly formal.Tutors are looking for sincerity, self-awareness, and evidence that you understand the personal and academic demands of counselling training.Clearly explaining why counselling matters to you and what motivates you to train is an important part of the statement.Relevant experience does not have to come from counselling itself - life experience, teamwork, volunteering, and helping roles can all be valuable.It is important to show openness to learning, personal growth, and self-reflection.Applicants should tailor their personal statement to the specific course or role they are applying for and consider whether it is the right fit for them.Links and ResourcesCounselling Skills AcademyAdvanced Certificate in Counselling SupervisionBasic Counselling Skills: A Student GuideCounsellor CPDCounselling Study ResourceCounselling Theory in Practice: A Student GuideCounselling Tutor Training and CPDFacebook groupWebsiteOnline and Telephone Counselling: A Practitioner’s GuideOnline and Telephone Counselling Course
Neurodivergent Affirming Therapy - Can Your Therapist Be Your Counselling Supervisor?In Episode 376 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly take us through this week’s three topics:Firstly, in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, they explore AI in counselling practice, focusing on understanding informed consent and data use.Then in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Amy Peters about neurodivergent affirming therapy and her new book on working with autistic and ADHD clients.And finally, in ‘Student Services’, Rory, Ken and Paul Cullen discuss whether your therapist can also be your counselling supervisor, exploring the ethical and practical considerations.AI in Counselling Practice [starts at 03:11 mins]In this section, Rory and Ken explore AI in counselling practice, examining what informed consent really means in the context of AI and data protection.Key points discussed include:Informed consent goes beyond a simple agreement – clients must fully understand how their data is collected, stored, used, and shared.Therapists must be able to explain tools (including AI and apps) in clear, simple language that clients can genuinely understand.Data protection applies from the very first contact (e.g. website forms, emails), not just during therapy sessions.Clients must have control over their data, including the ability to withdraw consent and request deletion.Using third-party tools (e.g. note-taking apps or video platforms) requires explicit informed consent from clients.Consent is an ongoing process that should be revisited throughout the therapeutic relationship, not a one-time event.Neurodivergent Affirming Therapy [starts at 28:35 mins]In this week’s ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Amy Peters about her book Neurodivergent Affirming Therapy: Rethinking Approaches for Autistic and ADHD Clients.Key points from this conversation include:Traditional therapy models are often rooted in neuronormative assumptions, which may not meet the needs of neurodivergent clients.Neurodivergent affirming practice shifts from a deficit-based view to recognising neurodivergence as a valid form of human diversity.Common behaviours (e.g. stimming, lack of eye contact, shutdowns) can be misinterpreted and pathologised in traditional models.Therapists may unintentionally reinforce masking or neurotypical expectations without awareness.There are persistent myths, such as autistic people lacking empathy, which can negatively impact therapeutic relationships.Increased diagnoses reflect historical underdiagnosis, especially among women and marginalised groups, rather than overdiagnosis.Can Your Therapist Be Your Counselling Supervisor? [starts at 50:11 mins]In this section, Rory, Ken and Paul Cullen explore whether it is appropriate for a therapist to also take on the role of supervisor.Key points include:Dual relationships (therapist and supervisor) can create ethical and professional conflicts and are generally discouraged.Therapy and supervision serve different purposes – therapy focuses on the client’s personal process, while supervision focuses on client work and professional practice.Prior therapeutic relationships may influence or complicate the supervisory dynamic.Ethical bodies offer varying guidance, but all highlight the need to carefully consider risks and boundaries.Supervision includes formative, normative, and restorative functions, which differ from therapeutic work.Where possible, it is advisable to seek a separate supervisor to maintain clarity and professional integrity.Links and ResourcesCounselling Skills AcademyAdvanced Certificate in Counselling SupervisionBasic Counselling Skills: A Student GuideCounsellor CPDCounselling Study ResourceCounselling Theory in Practice: A Student GuideCounselling Tutor Training and CPDFacebook groupWebsiteOnline and Telephone Counselling: A Practitioner’s GuideOnline and Telephone Counselling Course
Secrets of a Successful Counselling Website - Handling Disagreements with ColleaguesIn Episode 375 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly take us through this week’s three topics:Firstly, in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, they explore confidentiality and data privacy in the age of AI, focusing on how counsellors can safely manage client data when using digital tools.Then in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Daragh MacLoughlin about the secrets of a successful website, including how to attract clients ethically and effectively online.And finally, in ‘Student Services’, Rory and Ken discuss how counsellors handle disagreements with colleagues, with insights on navigating conflict professionally during training and beyond.Confidentiality and Data Privacy in the Age of AI [starts at 03:27 mins]In this section, Rory and Ken explore confidentiality and data privacy in the age of AI, examining how counsellors can uphold confidentiality and meet legal responsibilities when using AI and digital tools in practice.Key points discussed include:Confidentiality remains the cornerstone of counselling, and this responsibility extends to any digital tools used to store or process client data.Counsellors must ask: Where does my client’s data go? — including storage location, access, and retention policies.UK GDPR classifies counselling data as special category data, meaning it requires the highest level of protection.Practitioners are legally responsible as data controllers, even when using third-party apps or platforms.Checking privacy policies, GDPR compliance, and data processing agreements (DPAs) is essential for defensible decision-making.Data stored outside the UK may be subject to different laws, so safeguards must be clearly understood before use.Secrets of a Successful Counselling Website [starts at 35:14 mins]In this section, Rory is joined by Daragh MacLoughlin to uncover what makes a counselling website effective, visible, and ethically sound.Key points discussed include:Focusing on a local presence improves visibility in search engines, even when offering online therapy.Competing nationally (or internationally) can reduce visibility, making a hybrid local/online approach more effective.Ethical representation is crucial — clearly state qualifications, experience, and areas of competence without exaggeration.Websites should build trust through photos, clear messaging, and realistic expectations of the therapeutic journey.Contact forms must comply with data protection standards, including transparency about how client data is used and stored.Ongoing website maintenance and security updates are essential to protect client confidentiality and prevent breaches.Handling Disagreements with Colleagues [starts at 01:04:33 mins]In this section, Rory and Ken explore how counsellors can manage disagreements professionally, with contributions from Sarah Henry.Key points discussed include:Disagreements are a natural part of professional life and can occur during training and throughout a counselling career.Start with self-reflection — consider what is being activated internally before addressing the issue with others.Writing concerns down can help clarify whether the issue needs to be addressed and how best to approach it.Respectful, well-timed conversations are key to maintaining professional relationships and resolving conflict.Training groups provide a safe space to practise rupture and repair skills that are essential in client work.Not all differences are ethical issues — sometimes they reflect differing perspectives rather than wrongdoing.Links and ResourcesCounselling Skills AcademyAdvanced Certificate in Counselling SupervisionBasic Counselling Skills: A Student GuideCounsellor CPDCounselling Study ResourceCounselling Theory in Practice: A Student GuideCounselling Tutor Training and CPDFacebook groupWebsiteOnline and Telephone Counselling: A Practitioner’s GuideOnline and Telephone Counselling Course
The Autism Dialogue Approach - Managing Anxiety About Counselling TrainingIn Episode 374 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly take us through this week’s three topics:Firstly, in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, they explore AI and the therapeutic relationship - looking at how clients are using AI, the risks involved, and how therapists can respond ethically.Then in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Jonathan Drury about the Autism Dialogue Approach - examining neurodiversity, communication, and how therapists can work more collaboratively and equitably.And finally, in ‘Student Services’, Rory and Ken discuss managing anxiety about counselling training - normalising the experience and offering strategies to navigate it.AI and the Therapeutic Relationship [starts at 02:59 mins]In this section, Rory and Ken explore AI and the therapeutic relationship, examining how the rise of AI is influencing therapeutic work and what this means for ethical practice.Key points discussed include:The therapeutic relationship is built on trust, empathy, and human connection - elements that AI cannot genuinely replicate.Clients may disclose more quickly to AI due to its 24/7 availability and perceived anonymity, potentially leading to over-disclosure.AI can provide inaccurate, biased, or harmful guidance, sometimes leading clients to self-diagnose incorrectly.Confidentiality is not guaranteed with AI tools, raising serious ethical and data protection concerns.Therapists should acknowledge AI use in their practice - consider including it in contracts and discussing it openly with clients.Offering clients informed choice (rather than prohibition) supports autonomy while maintaining ethical responsibility.The Autism Dialogue Approach [starts at 33:13 mins]In this week’s ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Jonathan Drury about his Autism Dialogue Approach and how it supports neurodivergent communication.Key points from this conversation include:The Autism Dialogue Approach emphasises co-creation, where therapist and client work together on equal footing.It challenges traditional power dynamics in therapy, promoting equity and shared meaning-making.Moving away from a deficit-based view of autism towards recognising difference and autistic culture is essential.Dialogue involves key practices such as listening, respect, suspension of judgment, and authentic voice.Creating neurodivergence-affirming spaces includes adapting environments, communication styles, and expectations.Societal structures often disadvantage autistic individuals, and dialogue can help challenge and reshape these systems.Managing Anxiety About Counselling Training [starts at 59:03 mins]In this section, Rory and Ken discuss the common experience of anxiety in counselling training and how to manage it effectively.Key points include:Feeling anxious about starting or continuing a counselling course is completely normal and widely experienced.Anxiety can arise at multiple stages: starting training, assessments, skills practice, or placement work.Personal development groups offer a safe space to share and normalise these feelings with peers.Journaling helps externalise anxiety, making it easier to understand and process.Personal therapy and supervision provide additional support to explore anxiety in depth.Holding onto your “why” for training can help you move through anxiety and stay motivated.Links and ResourcesCounselling Skills AcademyAdvanced Certificate in Counselling SupervisionBasic Counselling Skills: A Student GuideCounsellor CPDCounselling Study ResourceCounselling Theory in Practice: A Student GuideCounselling Tutor Training and CPDFacebook groupWebsiteOnline and Telephone Counselling: A Practitioner’s GuideOnline and Telephone Counselling Course
New Rules on Police Requests for Counselling Notes – Balancing Time and TrainingIn Episode 373 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly take us through this week’s three topics:Firstly, in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, they explore defensible decision-making in relation to using technology and AI in counselling practice.Then in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Irene Hadjiioannou about new 2026 guidance on police requests for counselling notes and what this means for client confidentiality and therapeutic work.And finally in ‘Student Services’, Rory, Ken, and Sarah Henry discuss balancing time and training — the realities, expectations, and challenges of being a counselling student.Defensible Decision-Making in Technology and AI [starts at 03:03 mins]In this section, Rory and Ken explore defensible decision-making, considering how counsellors can use technology and AI in practice while ensuring accountability and client protection.Key points discussed include:Defensible decision-making means being able to clearly explain and justify why you chose a particular tool or approach.Decisions must move beyond instinct - they should be grounded in evidence, reflection, and professional reasoning.Common examples include referrals, breaking confidentiality, and now increasingly, choosing digital tools like email or video platforms.Key questions to ask include: why you chose the tool, what you considered, what checks you carried out, and what concerns you identified.Ethical decision-making must always link back to client welfare, confidentiality, fairness, and good practice.Documenting your decision-making process is essential in case you are ever required to justify your actions in a complaint or review.New Rules on Police Requests for Counselling Notes [starts at 26:19 mins]In this week’s ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Irene Hadjiioannou about new legal guidance introduced in January 2026 regarding police requests for therapy notes.Key points from this conversation include:Confidentiality is a cornerstone of therapeutic work, especially for survivors of abuse, where trust and privacy are essential.Previous routine requests for therapy notes could feel intrusive and risk re-traumatising clients.New guidance states that counselling notes should not be requested as a matter of course and must be justified and proportionate.Requests now require authorisation from a senior police officer, adding an extra layer of protection.Therapists should write notes for clinical purposes only - not for legal proceedings - and follow data minimisation principles.Increased awareness and communication of these changes are needed to reassure clients and support access to therapy alongside legal processes.Balancing Time and Training [starts at 48:50 mins]In this section, Rory, Ken, and Sarah Henry discuss the realities of managing time while training to become a counsellor.Key points include:Counselling training is highly demanding, involving study, placement hours, supervision, and significant personal development.Students often juggle training alongside work, family responsibilities, and other life commitments.Consistent attendance is vital - missing sessions impacts both learning and group cohesion.Training requires sacrifice, whether that’s time, social activities, or personal routines.Planning ahead and taking a step-by-step approach can help manage overwhelm and maintain progress.Open communication with family and support networks is essential to navigate the demands of training successfully.Links and ResourcesCounselling Skills AcademyAdvanced Certificate in Counselling SupervisionBasic Counselling Skills: A Student GuideCounsellor CPDCounselling Study ResourceCounselling Theory in Practice: A Student GuideCounselling Tutor Training and CPDFacebook groupWebsiteOnline and Telephone Counselling: A Practitioner’s GuideOnline and Telephone Counselling Course
The Future of Therapy in the Age of AI - Counselling Students and Agency ReportsIn Episode 372 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly take us through this week’s three topics:Firstly, in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, they explore understanding AI categories in counselling practice, examining the different types of AI tools counsellors may encounter and why understanding these distinctions is essential for ethical and safe client work.Then in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with therapist and journalist Matt Hussey about the future of therapy in the age of AI and how technology may reshape mental health support.And finally, in ‘Student Services’, Rory and Ken discuss agency reports in counselling training - what they are, why they matter, and how they contribute to assessing a trainee counsellor’s readiness for professional practice.Understanding AI Categories in Counselling Practice [starts at 02:58 mins]In this section, Rory and Ken explore understanding AI categories in counselling practice, examining the different types of AI tools therapists may encounter and why recognising these distinctions is important for ethical and safe practice.Key points discussed include:Digital Mental Health Technologies (DMHTs) are purpose-built for mental health care and developed with input from clinicians and researchers.These tools are typically regulated and designed with strong data protection and governance frameworks.General-purpose AI tools (such as ChatGPT or other large language models) are designed for broad tasks and are not regulated for therapeutic use.AI tools may appear supportive and conversational, but they rely on pattern recognition rather than genuine understanding.Commercial mental health apps may market themselves as therapeutic, but can vary widely in their safeguards and accountability.Therapists remain responsible for client confidentiality, data protection, and ethical decision-making when considering the use of any AI tool.The Future of Therapy in the Age of AI [starts at 34:25 mins]In this week’s ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with therapist and journalist Matt Hussey about how technology, culture, and rising demand for mental health support may shape the future of therapy.Key points from this conversation include:Clients are increasingly arriving at therapy with knowledge of psychological concepts such as trauma, attachment, and emotional well-being.The traditional model of clients as passive recipients of expert interpretation is shifting toward a more collaborative and relational therapeutic approach.Demand for mental health support continues to grow, with millions of referrals to services such as the NHS.Technology, including AI tools, is already being used by many people for informal emotional support.AI is appealing because it is free, accessible, and available at any time.Rather than seeing AI as direct competition, therapists may benefit from understanding why clients seek support from these tools.If you enjoyed this conversation, we highly recommend visiting The Brink by Matt Hussey—a thoughtful collection of essays exploring the hidden psychological forces behind how we think, feel, and connect in modern life.Counselling Students and Agency Reports [starts at 01:01:11 mins]In this section, Rory and Ken explain the purpose of agency reports in counselling training and how they contribute to evaluating a trainee counsellor’s professional development.Key points include:Counselling students typically complete 100 hours of supervised placement within an agency as part of their qualification.An agency report provides the organisation’s view of the trainee’s professional conduct and competence.The report assesses areas such as safeguarding, legal frameworks, ethical practice, and record keeping.It forms part of a wider assessment process alongside course assignments, tutor feedback, and supervision reports.Agency reports provide a 360-degree perspective on how a trainee works within a real counselling environment.This process helps ensure that trainees entering the profession are practicing safely, ethically, and responsibly with clients.Links and ResourcesCounselling Skills AcademyAdvanced Certificate in Counselling SupervisionBasic Counselling Skills: A Student GuideCounsellor CPDCounselling Study ResourceCounselling Theory in Practice: A Student GuideCounselling Tutor Training and CPDFacebook groupWebsiteOnline and Telephone Counselling: A Practitioner’s GuideOnline and Telephone Counselling Course
Preparing to Meet Your First Client - Humanism vs Person-Centred TherapyIn Episode 371 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly explore three key topics relevant to counsellors and counselling students.Firstly, in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, they introduce the emerging conversation around AI in counselling, exploring whether therapists are being left behind and how practitioners can engage with AI ethically.Then in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Jessica Wing about preparing to meet your very first client, sharing insights to help students transition from classroom practice to real therapeutic work.And finally, in ‘Student Services’, Rory and Ken clarify the difference between humanism and person-centred therapy, a common area of confusion for counselling students studying theoretical models.AI in Counselling – Have Therapists Been Left Behind? [starts at 03:07 mins]In this section, Rory and Ken explore the growing role of AI in counselling and why therapists cannot afford to ignore the conversation.Key points discussed include:AI is already embedded in many tools therapists use daily (email systems, video platforms, and software), even if practitioners do not actively use AI themselves.Counsellors don’t need to become technology experts, but they do need to understand the ethical implications of AI in practice.Clients are increasingly using AI tools themselves, sometimes discussing personal struggles with chatbots and bringing those experiences into therapy.Therapists can respond with curiosity rather than resistance, exploring how AI interactions affect a client’s experience and meaning-making.Practitioners may fall into different camps regarding AI: the enthusiast, the resistor, the anxious middle, or the pragmatist.Ethical frameworks and professional bodies in the UK (such as BACP and NCPS) are already beginning to address AI in guidance and policy.Preparing to Meet Your First Client [starts at 27:55 mins]In this week’s Practice Matters, Rory speaks with counsellor and trainer Jessica Wing about preparing to see your first client as a counselling student.Key points from this conversation include:The transition from classroom triads to working with real clients can feel daunting because real clients bring richer and more complex stories.First-session anxiety is normal; leaning on support from supervisors and placement teams can help ground and reassure students.The first session is not about solving everything – it is about building trust, establishing rapport, and beginning the therapeutic relationship.Focusing on relational presence rather than getting everything “right” allows counsellors to be more authentic and effective.Maintaining self-regulation before sessions (for example through breathing exercises or grounding techniques) helps create a calm therapeutic space.Supervision plays a vital role in early practice, offering reassurance, reflection, and professional support as students begin their client work.Humanism vs Person-Centred Therapy [starts at 49:34 mins]In this section, Rory and Ken unpack the difference between humanism and person-centred therapy (PCT), a distinction that often confuses counselling students.Key points include:Humanistic psychology is a broad philosophical approach to understanding people, emphasising growth, free will, and personal meaning.It emerged as the “third force” in psychology, alongside psychoanalysis and behaviourism, influenced by thinkers like Abraham Maslow and Carl Rogers.Person-centred therapy is a specific therapeutic model that applies humanistic principles in practice.PCT is built on the belief in the actualising tendency – the idea that people naturally move toward growth and fulfilment when the right conditions are present.Rogers identified the core conditions (empathy, congruence, and unconditional positive regard) as essential elements for therapeutic change.While many modern therapies incorporate humanistic values, person-centred therapy places the therapeutic relationship and client-led growth at the very centre of the approach.Here is a full handout on this topic:Humanistic Psychology vs Person-Centred TherapyThe terms humanistic psychology and person-centred therapy (PCT) are often used interchangeably, but they refer to different levels of theory and practice.Humanistic Psychology (Humanism)Humanistic psychology emerged in the mid-20th century, associated with figures such as Abraham Maslow, Carl Rogers and Rollo May. It became known as the “third force” in psychology, following psychoanalysis and behaviourism.Humanism proposes that people are fundamentally oriented toward growth, meaning and creativity when the right conditions are present.Key IdeasPeople have an innate drive toward growth and self-actualisationSubjective experience is central to understanding the personIndividuals have free will and personal responsibilityTherapy focuses on the whole person, not only symptomsIn therapy, humanism is an umbrella term that includes several approaches, such as:Person-centred therapyGestalt therapyExistential therapyTransactional analysisThese approaches share a focus on human potential, authenticity and lived experience.Person-Centred Therapy (PCT)Person-centred therapy was developed by Carl Rogers as a specific approach within the humanistic tradition.Central to Rogers’ theory is the actualising tendency - the natural human drive toward growth and psychological health.Rogers described several conditions necessary for therapeutic change. Three key therapist attitudes are:Congruence – genuineness and authenticityUnconditional positive regard – acceptance without judgementEmpathic understanding – sensing the client’s internal frame of referencePerson-centred therapy is intentionally non-directive. The client leads the process while the therapist provides the facilitative relational climate for change.Key DifferencesLevelHumanistic psychologyA broad philosophy about human nature and helping.Person-centred therapyA specific therapeutic model developed by Rogers.ScopeHumanism influences therapy, education, organisational work and personal development.Person-centred therapy describes a specific way of practising counselling, centred on the relationship and the core conditions.PracticeHumanistic practitioners may integrate techniques while maintaining a humanistic philosophy.Classical person-centred therapists prioritise the relational conditions and tend to avoid structured techniques or therapist-led agendas.A Simple Way to RememberHumanistic psychologyThe broad philosophy that sees people as growth-oriented and best understood through their subjective experience.Person-centred therapyCarl Rogers’ specific, non-directive therapeutic approach built around empathy, unconditional positive regard and congruence.Links and ResourcesCounselling Skills AcademyAdvanced Certificate in Counselling SupervisionBasic Counselling Skills: A Student GuideCounsellor CPDCounselling Study ResourceCounselling Theory in Practice: A Student GuideCounselling Tutor Training and CPDFacebook groupWebsiteOnline and Telephone Counselling: A Practitioner’s GuideOnline and Telephone Counselling Course
Understanding ARFID - Finding Your First SupervisorIn Episode 370 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly take us through this week’s three topics:Firstly, in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, they explore grounding techniques in counselling practice, highlighting key techniques every counsellor should know and why these skills are essential for safe, trauma-informed work.Then in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Bernie Wright and Lisa Smith about ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) – what it is, how it presents, and why it is often misunderstood, particularly in neurodivergent individuals.And finally, in ‘Student Services’, Rory, Ken and Paul Cullen discuss how to find your first supervisor – what to look for, what questions to ask, and why the supervisory relationship matters so much in your development.Grounding Techniques in Counselling Practice [starts at 03:46 mins]In this section, Rory and Ken explore grounding techniques in counselling practice, highlighting why every counsellor should understand how to help clients return to the here and now when they become distressed or overwhelmed.Key points discussed include:Grounding techniques are essential when a client becomes emotionally overwhelmed, dissociates, or is pulled into traumatic memories.Therapy happens in the here and now – if a client is reliving the there and then, effective therapeutic work cannot take place.Simple distraction and attention-shifting techniques (e.g. talking about neutral topics) can gently bring a client back into the present moment.Body-based grounding techniques, such as noticing physical sensations or using the 5-4-3-2-1 method, help regulate the nervous system.In more extreme trauma responses, reorientation techniques may be needed to remind the client where they are and that they are safe.Grounding is collaborative, individual, and most effective when practised regularly and introduced early.Understanding ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) [starts at 37:45 mins]In this week’s ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Bernie Wright and Lisa Smith about ARFID – a complex eating disorder that is often misunderstood as “fussy eating” but can have serious physical and emotional consequences.Key points from this conversation include:ARFID is not driven by body image concerns but by fear, anxiety, sensory sensitivities, and sometimes neurodivergence.Recent guideline changes mean weight alone should no longer determine access to support – behavioural signs and functional impact are key.Neurodivergent individuals, particularly autistic people, may be more vulnerable due to sensory processing differences and rigidity around routines.Restricted diets can lead to nutritional deficiencies that impact brain function, creating a cycle of anxiety and further restriction.Interventions should be gradual and non-threatening – introducing small changes, using food chaining, and keeping “safe foods” in place.Battles around food can increase anxiety and shame; curiosity, patience, and flexibility are more effective approaches.Finding Your First Supervisor [starts at 01:01:32 mins]In this section, Rory, Ken and Paul Cullen reflect on the importance of choosing your first supervisor carefully and what to consider when beginning your clinical practice journey.Key points include:Supervision is an ethical requirement and becomes central to your practice the moment you begin seeing clients.The supervisory relationship must feel safe enough for you to discuss mistakes, uncertainties, and the full reality of your work.A supervisor should understand your modality and, where relevant, have knowledge of online and telephone working.Good supervision is not simply a friendly chat – it should challenge you, stretch you, and support your professional growth.Students are entitled to ask questions about a supervisor’s experience, knowledge of legislation, and approach to supervision.While some placements assign supervisors, it’s important to reflect on fit, autonomy, and whether the arrangement supports your development.Links and ResourcesCounselling Skills AcademyAdvanced Certificate in Counselling SupervisionBasic Counselling Skills: A Student GuideCounsellor CPDCounselling Study ResourceCounselling Theory in Practice: A Student GuideCounselling Tutor Training and CPDFacebook groupWebsiteOnline and Telephone Counselling: A Practitioner’s GuideOnline and Telephone Counselling Course
Working with Limerent – Feeling Out of Your Depth as a Student CounsellorIn Episode 369 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly take us through this week’s three topics:Firstly, in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, they explore working with shame in the therapy room – how shame presents, how it differs from guilt, and how to work with it gently and ethically.Then in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Nadine Pittam about limerence – a powerful and often overwhelming state of obsessive romantic attachment – and how therapists can work safely and effectively with clients experiencing it.And finally, in ‘Student Services’, Rory and Ken discuss what to do when you feel out of your depth as a counselling student, offering reassurance, practical guidance, and encouragement.Working with Shame in the Therapy Room [starts at 03:24 mins]In this section, Rory and Ken explore working with shame in the therapy room, unpacking the complex and often hidden nature of shame, how it presents in clients, and how therapists can respond sensitively and ethically.Key points discussed include:Shame is identity-based (“there is something wrong with me”), whereas guilt relates to behaviour (“I did something wrong”).Shame often hides itself and may present subtly through withdrawal, minimising, avoidance, anger, or difficulty maintaining eye contact.Triggers can include criticism, rejection, humiliation, invalidation, bullying, coercion, or conditional approval.The cycle of shame involves activation, negative self-beliefs, coping strategies (withdrawal, control, emotional numbing), temporary relief, and reinforcement.Working with shame requires gentleness – noticing body language, naming shame carefully, and pacing the work to avoid overwhelming the client.Reflective questions such as “When do you first remember feeling this way?”, “Who taught you that you were not good enough?”, and “What did you need at that time that you didn’t receive?” can open healing dialogue.Separating identity from experience is central – helping clients understand that what happened to them does not define who they are.Supervision and reflective practice are essential when working with shame, both for client safety and therapist self-awareness.Working with Limerent [starts at 33:53 mins]In this week’s ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Nadine Pittam about limerence – a term coined by Dorothy Tennov to describe an intense, involuntary state of romantic obsession.Key points from this conversation include:Limerence is not simply infatuation or love; it is an addictive, dysregulated state marked by intrusive thoughts and emotional dependency.It can feel life-or-death in intensity and may result in relationship breakdowns, loss of identity, and significant emotional distress.The limerent object is often someone partially known (e.g. a colleague, acquaintance, former partner), allowing projection of unmet attachment needs.Therapy focuses on the client’s unmet needs and attachment history, rather than on analysing the limerent object.The therapist validates the emotional pain while gently challenging the belief that the other person will “solve” the distress.Limerence may involve “eroticised abandonment”, where rejection or unavailability intensifies obsession.Clear professional boundaries are vital, as therapists themselves may become the limerent object through transference.This is often longer-term work, requiring emotional honesty, self-compassion, and sustained therapeutic engagement.Feeling Out of Your Depth as a Student Counsellor [starts at 57:30 mins]In this section, Rory and Ken explore the common experience of feeling overwhelmed or inadequate during counselling training and placement.Key points include:Feeling out of your depth is common and often reflects care, responsibility, and commitment rather than incompetence.Imposter syndrome affects both students and qualified practitioners – it does not disappear after training.Clients may bring complex or distressing material that feels very different from classroom skills practice.Your role is not to fix clients or have all the answers, but to offer warmth, empathy, and a safe, non-judgemental space.Being deeply heard is rare and powerful – the therapeutic relationship itself is often the primary healing factor.If the work feels overwhelming, take it to supervision, personal therapy, and peer discussion rather than carrying it alone.You were accepted onto your course because your tutors believe in your readiness and potential.Developing robustness is part of training – feeling stretched can be a sign of growth.Reflective practice and open dialogue prevent self-doubt from becoming hidden shame.Links and ResourcesCounselling Skills AcademyAdvanced Certificate in Counselling SupervisionBasic Counselling Skills: A Student GuideCounsellor CPDCounselling Study ResourceCounselling Theory in Practice: A Student GuideCounselling Tutor Training and CPDFacebook groupWebsiteOnline and Telephone Counselling: A Practitioner’s GuideOnline and Telephone Counselling Course
Attachment: What Counsellors Need to Know – Why Check-Ins and Check-Outs MatterIn Episode 368 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly guide you through three key areas of counselling practice, learning, and development.In Ethical, Sustainable Practice, Rory and Ken explore when media coverage enters the counselling room, examining how major reporting on trauma and abuse can increase client contact and shape presentations.In Practice Matters, Rory is interviewed by Sarah Henry about his latest CPD lecture on attachment, exploring why attachment theory is central to therapeutic work.And in Student Services, Rory and Ken discuss the role of check-ins and check-outs in counselling training, and why these processes matter far beyond the classroom.When Media Coverage Enters the Counselling Room [starts at 03:18 mins]In this section, Rory and Ken explore when media coverage enters the counselling room, examining how high-profile reporting of abuse and trauma can trigger an increase in client enquiries and influence therapeutic presentations.Key points discussed include:Major news stories can act as a trigger, prompting clients to seek therapy for historic trauma.The “Savile Effect” explains why disclosures often surge following widespread media attention.Therapists may notice increases in presentations such as flashbacks, shame, hyperarousal, and crisis responses.Working in a trauma-informed way prioritises safety, pacing, choice, and avoiding re-traumatisation.Having a surge plan in place helps therapists manage capacity, referrals, and ethical boundaries.Supervision is essential for managing risk, vicarious trauma, and professional decision-making during these periods.Attachment: What Counsellors Need to Know [starts at 26:54 mins]In this week’s Practice Matters, Sarah Henry interviews Rory Lees-Oakes about his recent lecture on attachment theory and its relevance to counselling practice.Key points from this discussion include:Therapy itself is an attachment process, with the therapist offering stability, presence, and emotional availability.Attachment styles are patterns, not pathology, and shape how clients relate to themselves and others.The therapist can become a secure base, supporting repair and earned security within the therapeutic relationship.Boundaries, consistency, and predictability are central to creating safety in attachment work.Ruptures and repairs are inevitable and can become powerful corrective relational experiences.Attachment dynamics show up in first contact, transference, countertransference, and endings in therapy.Why Check-Ins and Check-Outs Matter [starts at 51:42 mins]In this section, Rory and Ken explore the purpose of check-ins and check-outs in counselling training and how these practices translate into professional work.Key points include:Check-ins help students transition from the outside world into a reflective learning space.They allow tutors to assess group safety, emotional readiness, and potential risk.Sharing emotional states builds empathy, cohesion, and self-awareness within the group.Check-outs support reflection, integration of learning, and emotional containment at the end of sessions.These processes mirror therapeutic practice, modelling how sessions begin and end with clients.Developing this discipline in training supports ethical, present, and grounded practice post-qualification.Links and ResourcesCounselling Skills AcademyAdvanced Certificate in Counselling SupervisionBasic Counselling Skills: A Student GuideCounsellor CPDCounselling Study ResourceCounselling Theory in Practice: A Student GuideCounselling Tutor Training and CPDFacebook groupWebsiteOnline and Telephone Counselling: A Practitioner’s GuideOnline and Telephone Counselling Course
EMDR in Practice: The Functional Model – When Do You Become a Qualified Counsellor?In Episode 367 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly explore three timely and important topics for counsellors, psychotherapists, and students.Firstly, in Ethical, Sustainable Practice, Rory and Ken explore talking to clients about AI in therapy, discussing the growing presence of artificial intelligence (AI) in clients’ lives and why therapists need to address the risks, ethics, and boundaries of AI use within the therapeutic contract.Then, in Practice Matters, Rory is joined by Andrew Kidd for the second part of their conversation on EMDR, focusing on the functional model and how EMDR works in practice to help clients reprocess trauma.Finally, in Student Services, Rory and Ken unpack a common source of confusion for trainees: when you actually become “qualified” as a counsellor, and how this differs from accreditation and employability.Talking to Clients About AI in Therapy [starts at 03:08 mins]Rory and Ken explore talking to clients about AI in therapy, examining why counsellors need to understand and address clients’ use of AI and how to ethically integrate this into therapeutic practice.Key points discussed include:Many clients are already using AI tools (such as large language models) for emotional support and guidance, often without understanding the risks.AI does not hold duty of care, ethical accountability, or safeguarding responsibilities, unlike a trained therapist.Responses from AI can sound confident and empathic but may be inaccurate, inappropriate, or harmful.Client data shared with AI tools may be stored, analysed, and used commercially, with no guarantee of confidentiality.Including AI use within the therapy contract helps protect clients and supports ethical, defensible practice.EMDR in Practice: The Functional Model [starts at 41:03 mins]In this second interview, Andrew Kidd explains how EMDR works in the therapy room and how it helps the brain reprocess traumatic memories.Key points from this conversation include:Trauma is understood not as what happened, but as what happens inside the nervous system as a result of events.EMDR works by activating the brain’s natural healing mechanisms through bilateral stimulation (eye movements, taps, or tones).Bilateral stimulation helps clients stay grounded in the present while safely processing past memories.Clients do not need to recount traumatic events in full detail for EMDR to be effective.After reprocessing, memories often feel more distant and less emotionally charged, allowing clients to live more freely in the present.When Do You Become a Qualified Counsellor? [starts at 01:02:11 mins]Rory and Ken clarify the difference between being qualified, accredited, and employable within the counselling profession.Key points include:Completing a recognised counselling diploma (with supervised practice) means you are technically a qualified counsellor.Counselling is not a legally protected title in the UK and relies on voluntary regulation via professional bodies.Many employers (such as the NHS and EAPs) now require accreditation, which comes after significant post-qualification practice hours.Accreditation often involves additional competencies and assessments not covered in initial training.Understanding this career pathway early can help students plan realistically and stay resilient in their professional journey.Links and ResourcesCounselling Skills AcademyAdvanced Certificate in Counselling SupervisionBasic Counselling Skills: A Student GuideCounsellor CPDCounselling Study ResourceCounselling Theory in Practice: A Student GuideCounselling Tutor Training and CPDFacebook groupWebsiteOnline and Telephone Counselling: A Practitioner’s GuideOnline and Telephone Counselling Course
Integrating Genograms and Social Graces - What Is Fitness to Practise?In Episode 366 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly take us through this week’s three topics:Firstly, in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, we examine the new police guidance on accessing counselling records – essential listening if you work with trauma or abuse.Then, in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Lisa Williams on integrating genograms and social graces to enhance self-awareness and deepen the therapeutic relationship.And finally, in ‘Student Services’, Rory and Ken explore fitness to practise - what it means, how to get signed off, and what to do if you’re struggling with that final hurdle.New Police Guidance on Accessing Counselling Records [starts at 03:19 mins]In this section, Rory and Ken discuss changes to police procedures on requesting client therapy notes, exploring new police guidance on accessing counselling records and what this means for practitioners working with victims of abuse or trauma.Key points discussed include:New guidelines in England and Wales mean police cannot routinely request counselling notes without meeting the criteria of necessity, proportionality, and relevance.Requests must now be authorised at the Chief Inspector level – no longer standard procedure in criminal investigations.The guidance stems from campaigns around violence against women and girls, and aims to encourage more victims to seek justice.Clients’ therapeutic privacy is recognised as essential to healing; invasive requests may have deterred survivors in the past.While the guidelines currently apply only in England and Wales, they may impact online practitioners working cross-border.Integrating Genograms and Social Graces [starts at 24:51 mins]In this week’s ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Lisa Williams about using genograms and social graces as reflective tools to understand both client context and practitioner bias.Key points from this conversation include:Genograms map relational and social histories, helping to uncover patterns, influences, and intergenerational dynamics.Social graces or ‘Social GGRRAAACCEEESSS’ (an acronym for aspects like gender, race, class, and age) deepen understanding of cultural positioning and identity.Integrating the two tools enables richer self-reflection and enhances work with clients from diverse backgrounds.These tools are valuable in supervision, personal therapy, case formulation, and even training workshops.Practitioners can use genograms to explore their own history and biases, bringing greater awareness to the therapeutic encounter.Lisa’s CPD lecture offers practical examples and updated symbolic representations, including inclusive gender markers.What Is Fitness to Practise? [starts at 46:44 mins]In this section, Rory and Ken explore what ‘fitness to practise’ means in counselling training and why it’s a critical step before starting client work.Key points include:Fitness to practise is a tutor’s professional judgement that a student is ready to work ethically and safely with clients.It’s based on observed skills, theoretical understanding, and personal development – not just academic performance.The letter of fitness to practise is often required by placements and supervisors before a student begins seeing clients.Not passing the first time is not uncommon and does not mean failure – students are usually re-assessed after additional development.A refusal or delay may highlight areas needing growth, such as emotional readiness, ethical awareness, or communication skills.Receiving the letter often boosts student confidence and marks a rite of passage into the practitioner role.Links and ResourcesCounselling Skills AcademyAdvanced Certificate in Counselling SupervisionBasic Counselling Skills: A Student GuideCounsellor CPDCounselling Study ResourceCounselling Theory in Practice: A Student GuideCounselling Tutor Training and CPDFacebook groupWebsiteOnline and Telephone Counselling: A Practitioner’s GuideOnline and Telephone Counselling Course
Creative Supervision - Talking to Clients About Being a Trainee CounsellorIn Episode 365 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly take us through this week’s three topics:Firstly, in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, we ask: when is it the right time to train as a supervisor? Rory and Ken, joined by Paul Cullen, explore motivations, timing, and expectations for moving into this advanced professional role.Then in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Sally-Anne Armitage, who returns to share creative supervision techniques that can enrich both supervisory and client practice.And finally, in ‘Student Services’, Rory and Ken respond to a common concern from placement practitioners - how to talk to clients about being a trainee counsellor while maintaining confidence and clarity.When Is It the Right Time to Train as a Supervisor? [starts at 03:16 mins]Rory and Ken explore the motivations, readiness, and expectations around becoming a clinical supervisor, including when it is the right time to train as a supervisor.Key points discussed include:The decision to become a supervisor may stem from necessity, professional growth, or a desire to support others.Although UK ethical frameworks don’t legally require formal training, professional standards are shifting toward qualification.BACP guidance suggests supervisors should have a minimum of two years post-qualification experience and 400+ hours of practice.Effective supervision involves understanding ethical standards, developmental models, and legal responsibilities.Transitioning from therapist to supervisor requires new skills and often a more directive stance.Paul Cullen shares his personal journey into supervision, highlighting the transformation and responsibilities it entails.Creative Supervision [starts at 37:00 mins]Rory speaks with Sally Ann Armitage about how incorporating creativity into supervision can bring depth and insight to the process.Key points from this conversation include:Creative supervision uses tools such as imagery, objects, and metaphor to explore supervisee dynamics and client relationships.Techniques like using cards, sand trays, or imagined roles help access material just beyond awareness.Creativity is a universal human capacity - not a test of artistic skill - and can ease defensiveness.These methods encourage richer supervision conversations and often lead to deeper emotional insight.Sally shares examples of how creative approaches brought clarity and transformation in her own practice.Practitioners are encouraged to explore creative methods gently and with supervision before introducing them to others.Talking to Clients About Being a Trainee Counsellor [starts at 1:01:54 mins]Rory and Ken address how to discuss your student status with clients while maintaining professional presence and self-assurance.Key points include:It is an ethical requirement to inform clients of trainee status - but how this is framed makes a difference.Using language like “placement counsellor” rather than “student” may reduce bias and increase trust.Clients are often more focused on their own concerns than on the practitioner’s status.Confidence grows when students remember they were carefully assessed and deemed fit to practise.Placement provides strong layers of support: agency filtering, supervision, and ongoing training oversight.Framing this stage as the final phase of supervised professional development can reinforce your competence and role.Links and ResourcesCounselling Skills AcademyAdvanced Certificate in Counselling SupervisionBasic Counselling Skills: A Student GuideCounsellor CPDCounselling Study ResourceCounselling Theory in Practice: A Student GuideCounselling Tutor Training and CPDFacebook groupWebsiteOnline and Telephone Counselling: A Practitioner’s GuideOnline and Telephone Counselling Course
Embedding Diversity and Equity in Practice - When Training Ends but Hours RemainIn Episode 364 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly take us through this week’s three topics:Firstly, in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, we explore the question ‘Will AI Replace Counsellors and Psychotherapists?’, examining how AI is currently used in mental health care and what this might mean for the future of the profession.Then in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Mamood Ahmad about his newly published book A New Introduction to Counselling and Psychotherapy, which calls for embedding diversity, equity, and context at the heart of practice.And finally, in ‘Student Services’, Rory and Ken explore what happens when your counselling course ends but your placement hours are incomplete – offering guidance on how to stay motivated and complete the journey.Will AI Replace Counsellors and Psychotherapists? [starts at 03:33 mins]In this section, Rory and Ken explore the question ‘Will AI Replace Counsellors and Psychotherapists?’, addressing a growing concern about whether artificial intelligence could one day replace human therapists.Key points discussed include:AI is already being used to support mental health in areas such as assessment, triage, and CBT-based coaching, but not as a replacement for human connection.The therapeutic relationship - empathy, intuition, and shared presence - remains central and cannot be replicated by machines.AI can be used ethically by counsellors to streamline tasks, improve assessments, and support practice without replacing core therapeutic roles.The rise of AI highlights the importance of counsellors developing digital literacy and understanding the ethical use of technology.Future therapists will benefit from embracing AI as a tool rather than fearing it as a threat.As job displacement due to AI increases in other sectors, therapists may become key support figures for those affected by these societal shifts.Embedding Diversity and Equity in Practice [starts at 33:12 mins]In this week’s ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Mamood Ahmad about his latest book, A New Introduction to Counselling and Psychotherapy and the need for systemic change in training and practice to include equity, context, and diversity as core elements.Key points from this conversation include:Traditional counselling models often overlook the contextual, cultural, and systemic influences on mental health.Mamood proposes a new baseline model where diversity, embodiment, and lived experience are embedded - not treated as optional extras.This approach enriches practice for all, recognising that every client (and therapist) brings their own cultural, social, and personal history into the room.Therapists must reflect on their own normativity and differences to meet clients with authenticity and depth.The book acts as a manifesto for change, advocating for a curriculum that prepares therapists for real-world complexity and inclusivity.It is relevant to both trainees and qualified practitioners committed to ethical and effective practice.When Training Ends but Hours Remain [starts at 59:05 mins]In this section, Rory and Ken discuss the common situation where a counselling course finishes, but a student still has placement hours outstanding.Key points include:It is common - and perfectly acceptable - for trainees to need extra time post-course to complete their client hours.Knowing the deadline and formal policy of your training provider is essential; always get this information in writing.Motivation can drop sharply after training ends, so it’s important to build support networks through placements, peer groups, supervisors, or online forums.Visual motivators (like hour tokens in a jar) can help sustain momentum during this post-course phase.Stay engaged with CPD and peer connection to keep your confidence and learning alive.Remember: this is just one part of your journey, and with steady effort, the finish line is within reach.Links and ResourcesCounselling Skills AcademyAdvanced Certificate in Counselling SupervisionBasic Counselling Skills: A Student GuideCounsellor CPDCounselling Study ResourceCounselling Theory in Practice: A Student GuideCounselling Tutor Training and CPDFacebook groupWebsiteOnline and Telephone Counselling: A Practitioner’s GuideOnline and Telephone Counselling Course
Alcohol, Problem Drinking and Recovery Pathways - Navigating a Long Gap Between Counselling Training LevelsIn Episode 363 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly take us through this week’s three topics:Firstly, in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, we explore choosing the right online tech for counselling, highlighting how equipment and setup affect professionalism and therapeutic presence.Then in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Caroline Evers-Endacott about working with alcohol, problem drinking, and recovery pathways – emphasising how therapists can work ethically and effectively with clients navigating addiction.And finally, in ‘Student Services’, Rory and Ken offer guidance on how to manage long breaks between counselling training levels, including tips for maintaining motivation, skills, and learning during study gaps.Choosing the Right Online Tech [starts at 03:46 mins]This section discusses the importance of treating your online counselling setup with the same care as your in-person therapy room by choosing the right online tech.Clients form first impressions based on what they see and hear - tech choices impact the therapeutic relationship.A stable internet connection and good audio are essential foundations for online work.Simple improvements like wired internet, quality microphones, and appropriate camera framing can significantly improve the client experience.Consistency and professionalism in your online presence - including background, lighting, and audio - promote client trust and comfort.Being prepared for tech failures and using headphones for confidentiality are practical ways to uphold ethical standards.Alcohol, Problem Drinking and Recovery Pathways [starts at 32:38 mins]In this week’s ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Caroline Evers-Endacott, an integrative therapist and addiction specialist, about supporting clients with alcohol use issues.Abstinence is not the only recovery outcome - therapy should support client-led goals and reduce harm.Initial assessments must include alcohol use patterns, severity, and risks - possibly involving GPs or specialists where needed.Clients may not disclose drinking concerns early - therapists should be prepared when such disclosures emerge later in the work.Counsellors can remain part of the recovery journey, even when referrals are made to specialist services.The stigma of addiction and cultural norms around alcohol can affect how clients perceive their drinking and seek help.Navigating a Long Gap Between Counselling Training Levels [starts at 58:30 mins]This segment addresses the reality of study breaks and how students can make the most of the time between qualification stages.Gaps between training levels are common and sometimes unavoidable - planning how to use the time constructively is key.Keeping up with theory through reading, podcasts, and online learning helps maintain momentum.Practising counselling skills in peer groups or volunteering roles keeps techniques sharp and relevant.Skills like active listening and empathy are valuable in everyday life - use them to stay engaged with your development.Preparing for interviews on advanced courses by showing ongoing engagement and learning can strengthen your application.Links and ResourcesCounselling Skills AcademyAdvanced Certificate in Counselling SupervisionBasic Counselling Skills: A Student GuideCounsellor CPDCounselling Study ResourceCounselling Theory in Practice: A Student GuideCounselling Tutor Training and CPDFacebook groupWebsiteOnline and Telephone Counselling: A Practitioner’s GuideOnline and Telephone Counselling Course
One Year On: Alex Gulland’s Journey into Practice – Confidentiality in Counselling Case StudiesIn Episode 362 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly take us through this week’s three topics:Firstly, in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, we explore working with clients who have a psychiatric diagnosis, considering how to approach this work ethically, including navigating risk, understanding medication, and maintaining person-centred care.Then in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory catches up with Alex Gulland, a year after she qualified, to hear what the transition from student to practitioner has really been like – from building a client base to discovering a passion for equine-assisted therapy.And finally in ‘Student Services’, Ken and Rory explore how to protect client confidentiality when writing case studies – including anonymisation techniques and data protection guidance. Sarah Henry joins to share her frontline insights into balancing academic and ethical responsibilities.Working with Clients Who Have a Psychiatric Diagnosis [starts at 03:17 mins]In this section, Rory and Ken explore working with clients who have a psychiatric diagnosis, unpacking the complexities of staying within professional competence while offering relational, therapeutic support.Key points discussed include:Understanding diagnoses like bipolar disorder or schizophrenia helps reduce fear and supports ethical, informed practice.Therapists must see the person first – not the label or diagnosis – and listen to what the client needs from therapy.Medication, risk, and involvement with community mental health teams should be explored during initial assessments.Supervision is essential when working with clients who have complex mental health needs, especially during episodes of active distress or psychosis.Counsellors should seek CPD to increase confidence and competence in this area, and avoid making assumptions about diagnosis severity.One Year On: Alex Gulland’s Journey into Practice [starts at 26:53 mins]In this week’s ‘Practice Matters’, Rory reconnects with Alex Gulland to hear how her first year as a qualified counsellor has unfolded – from business decisions to developing her niche.Key points from this conversation include:Building a client base takes time and persistence; marketing and directory presence matter.Accreditation and professional registration offer reassurance but are not always decisive factors for clients.Combining freelance roles in training with private practice has provided income and valuable experience.Alex shares how equine-assisted therapy has become a core part of her practice, offering creative, non-verbal connection.Continued learning, especially in areas like attachment theory and shadow work, has been central to her growth.Confidentiality in Counselling Case Studies [starts at 55:18 mins]In this section, Rory and Ken provide a detailed guide on how to write case studies while protecting client identity – a key consideration in counselling education.Key points include:Use anonymisation techniques such as pseudonyms, vague job titles, and generalised locations to remove identifying details.Only include information directly relevant to the assignment question – avoid unnecessary specifics or rare events.Gain informed consent where possible, and understand awarding body and agency policies on client data use.Refer to BACP guidance, ICO anonymisation principles, and supervisor support to ensure ethical compliance.Sarah Henry emphasises how students can reflect on their motivations and ensure they write responsibly while still demonstrating learning.Links and ResourcesCounselling Skills AcademyAdvanced Certificate in Counselling SupervisionBasic Counselling Skills: A Student GuideCounsellor CPDCounselling Study ResourceCounselling Theory in Practice: A Student GuideCounselling Tutor Training and CPDFacebook groupWebsiteOnline and Telephone Counselling: A Practitioner’s GuideOnline and Telephone Counselling Course
Feeling Safe vs Being Safe in Therapy - How to Reference Non-Academic ResourcesIn Episode 361 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly explore three vital topics for students and practitioners of counselling and psychotherapy:Firstly, in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, Rory and Ken examine managing isolation in counselling practice, highlighting why counsellors may experience isolation, the impact of emotional labour, and the importance of maintaining professional connections.Then in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with psychotherapist Claire Ratcliffe about the subtle but essential distinction between feeling safe and being safe in therapy, and what this means for clients and therapeutic practice.And finally, in ‘Student Services’, Rory and Ken offer practical guidance on how to reference non-academic resources in academic assignments.Managing Isolation in Counselling Practice [starts at 03:29 mins]Rory and Ken reflect on managing isolation in counselling practice, exploring the isolating nature of counselling work and how the emotional labour involved can take a toll if not proactively addressed.Counsellors often work alone - especially in private or online practice - reducing professional interaction.Confidentiality prevents therapists from sharing day-to-day experiences, contributing to feelings of disconnection.Emotional labour builds up over time and, without an outlet, can lead to burnout or compassion fatigue.Proactive self-care, social hobbies, and peer engagement are essential for maintaining emotional balance.Supervision and CPD groups offer vital opportunities for connection and support.Personal development through reflective practice helps therapists process isolation and stay grounded.Feeling Safe vs Being Safe in Therapy [starts at 19:00 mins]Claire Ratcliffe joins Rory to unpack the nuanced difference between being in a safe environment and actually feeling safe enough to engage in therapy.A therapist may offer a structurally safe space, but clients may not feel safe due to past trauma or relational history.Feeling safe is a nervous system response developed through consistent, attuned, and non-defensive relational experiences.Transference may cause clients to project past harm onto the therapist - naming and exploring this supports healing.Emotional safety allows clients to express discomfort or anger - a sign of growth and nervous system regulation.Therapists must do their own reflective and supervision work to hold client projections non-defensively.The therapeutic process itself may not always feel safe. Even with a safe therapist, clients need time to build tolerance to emotional vulnerability.How to Reference Non-Academic Resources [starts at 44:52 mins]Ken and Rory explain how to correctly use and cite non-academic resources in counselling training assignments.Academic work should be referenced using primary academic sources (e.g. Rogers, Freud), not interpretations by tutors or websites.Resources like Counselling Tutor are useful for understanding theory but should not be cited as the original source.Counselling Tutor provides full reference lists for its materials, supporting students in finding and citing academic texts.There are exceptions: students can cite guest experts in CPD lectures, or books authored by Counselling Tutor.A dedicated reference guide is available at https://counsellingtutor.com/reference/Understanding referencing standards supports academic integrity and successful assignment writing.Links and ResourcesCounselling Skills AcademyAdvanced Certificate in Counselling SupervisionBasic Counselling Skills: A Student GuideCounsellor CPDCounselling Study ResourceCounselling Theory in Practice: A Student GuideCounselling Tutor Training and CPDFacebook groupWebsiteOnline and Telephone Counselling: A Practitioner’s GuideOnline and Telephone Counselling Course
s inner experience.Understanding your own attachment and trauma patterns is crucial for managing ruptures.Repairing a rupture models emotional resilience and can deepen the therapeutic relationship.Supervision is essential for processing ruptures and supporting ethical, attuned practice.The Story of the Blob Tree – Ian Long Interview [starts at 23:20 mins]Rory speaks with Ian Long, the illustrator and co-creator of the Blob Tree, about how this simple yet profound tool has supported emotional expression worldwide for four decades.Key points from the interview include:The Blob Tree features a group of non-verbal, genderless characters that reflect different emotional states and interactions.Originally created for youth work, the tool has become widely used in counselling, education, and social work.It facilitates expression for those who struggle with words, including children, non-verbal individuals, and trauma survivors.The success of the tool lies not just in the illustrations but in the skill of the practitioner asking open-ended, exploratory questions.The Blob Tree and related tools are now used in over 150 countries and across various disciplines, including business and humanitarian work.Ian reflects on his creative partnership with the late Pip Wilson and the lasting legacy of their work in fostering emotional literacy.Rethinking Transference in Person-Centred Therapy [starts at 44:58 mins]Rory and Ken challenge the notion that transference has no place in person-centred practice, encouraging students to explore how it shows up in training and personal development.Key points include:Carl Rogers acknowledged transference, though he chose to respond to it rather than interpret it.Transference can occur even outside of client work - in group projects, PD groups, and skills practice.Feelings like the urge to rescue, impress, or withdraw may signal countertransference and warrant reflection.Journaling, peer reflection, and personal therapy can support deeper understanding of relational dynamics.Bringing transference into PD groups (not as blame, but as exploration) helps develop emotional awareness.Recognising these patterns early prepares students for ethical, attuned work with future clients.Links and ResourcesCounselling Skills AcademyAdvanced Certificate in Counselling SupervisionBasic Counselling Skills: A Student GuideCounsellor CPDCounselling Study ResourceCounselling Theory in Practice: A Student GuideCounselling Tutor Training and CPDFacebook groupWebsiteOnline and Telephone Counselling: A Practitioner’s GuideOnline and Telephone Counselling Course
Supporting Therapists and Clients Through Peri and Post Menopause - Door Knobbing in CounsellingIn Episode 359 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly take us through this week’s three topics:Firstly, in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, they explore getting over cancellation guilt, looking at what therapist cancellation guilt means, why it arises, and how to approach it with compassion and professionalism.Then in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Ruth Hill about supporting therapists and clients through perimenopause and post menopause - challenging outdated views and reframing this life stage as one of growth, not decline.And finally, in ‘Student Services’, Rory and Ken discuss the phenomenon of doorknobbing - those last-minute disclosures from clients - and how to respond ethically and sensitively in practice.Getting Over Cancellation Guilt [starts at 03:09 mins]In this section, Rory and Ken explore getting over cancellation guilt, examining the emotional impact on therapists when they must cancel sessions and offering compassionate strategies to reframe the experience.Key points discussed include:Cancellation guilt is a common emotional experience, especially when sessions are called off at short notice.Ethically, prioritising self-care supports safer practice and protects the therapeutic relationship.Cancelling when unwell models healthy boundaries and gives clients permission to do the same.Communication is key - offer reassurance, alternative times, and avoid oversharing to prevent client worry.Contracting for cancellations upfront can reduce confusion and help manage expectations.Use supervision to explore guilt, recognise blind spots, and develop resilience in responding to these scenarios.Supporting Therapists and Clients Through Peri and Post Menopause [starts at 21:57 mins]In this week’s ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Ruth Hill, REBT therapist and sports scientist, who shares insights from her CPD lecture on menopause and its implications for therapy.Key points from this conversation include:Menopause is often overlooked, under-celebrated, or medicalised - yet it is a significant life stage deserving validation.Therapists must reframe menopause as a natural transition rather than a deficit or decline.Ruth highlights how REBT and the ABCDE model can help clients challenge perfectionism and internalised stigma.Brain rewiring during menopause affects cognitive and emotional functioning - requiring compassion, not self-blame.The therapy space should allow for honest dialogue, normalising experiences like brain fog or hot flushes without shame.Menopause also affects therapists - being human and modelling acceptance benefits both client and practitioner.Door Knobbing in Counselling [starts at 45:39 mins]In this section, Rory and Ken explore ‘door knobbing’ - when clients make significant disclosures just before leaving a session - and how practitioners can navigate this with care.Key points include:A doorknob comment is typically a serious or emotionally charged disclosure made at the end of a session.Clients may use this as a safety mechanism, dropping difficult truths when time is limited.Therapists should hold the client emotionally and assess immediate risk if necessary.Revisit doorknob comments in the next session with sensitivity - offer choice, don’t impose an agenda.Supervision is essential when managing potential safeguarding issues or feeling overwhelmed.Know agency policies and procedures - particularly for harm to self or others - and act accordingly.Links and ResourcesCounselling Skills AcademyAdvanced Certificate in Counselling SupervisionBasic Counselling Skills: A Student GuideCounsellor CPDCounselling Study ResourceCounselling Theory in Practice: A Student GuideCounselling Tutor Training and CPDFacebook groupWebsiteOnline and Telephone Counselling: A Practitioner’s GuideOnline and Telephone Counselling Course
s okay to be yourself and still be professional.Supervision and personal therapy support students in processing and integrating their development.Sarah Henry joins to share insights on navigating authenticity and maintaining your core self during training.Links and ResourcesCounselling Skills AcademyAdvanced Certificate in Counselling SupervisionBasic Counselling Skills: A Student GuideCounsellor CPDCounselling Study ResourceCounselling Theory in Practice: A Student GuideCounselling Tutor Training and CPDFacebook groupWebsiteOnline and Telephone Counselling: A Practitioner’s GuideOnline and Telephone Counselling Course
s Supervisor DirectoryMaximising Your Website Presence [starts at 31:42 mins]Daragh Mac Loughlin from WebHealer shares expert tips for creating a strong, connected online presence that builds trust and converts browsers into clients.First impressions count - use a clear, current photo and accessible language to build trust.Align your website and social platforms to create a consistent and professional digital identity.Keep your website fresh with long-form content, updates, and CPD reflections.Use short-form social media posts to lead traffic to your more in-depth website content.Monitor performance with tools like Microsoft Clarity to track user behaviour and optimise engagement.Treat your website as a living tool, not a one-time setup - invest time in nurturing it.Should Counselling Students Pay for a Placement? [starts at 57:41 mins]This contentious issue is explored with input from Paul Cullen - looking at whether charging for placements is fair, ethical, or ever appropriate.Some charities ask students to pay fees to cover clinical leads or provide additional training.Students should ask what’s included - DBS checks, supervision, insurance, or CPD.Placements should offer proper triage to allocate clients within a student’s competency.Be mindful that fees could exclude passionate students without financial means.Students are assets, bringing enthusiasm and current theory - placements also benefit from them.Always check the value of what’s offered and weigh up if it supports your learning journey.Links and ResourcesCounselling Skills AcademyAdvanced Certificate in Counselling SupervisionBasic Counselling Skills: A Student GuideCounsellor CPDCounselling Study ResourceCounselling Theory in Practice: A Student GuideCounselling Tutor Training and CPDFacebook groupWebsiteOnline and Telephone Counselling: A Practitioner’s GuideOnline and Telephone Counselling Course
s considered a cutting-edge 21st-century therapeutic intervention.And finally, in ‘Student Services’, Rory and Ken discuss the rising concern of AI and plagiarism in counselling training, including guidance for ethical use and how assessment may evolve.Lying in Therapy [starts at 03:11 mins]In this section, Rory and Ken examine lying in therapy, unpacking the nuances behind client dishonesty and offering guidance on how therapists can navigate concealment with empathy.Key points discussed include:Lying in therapy is common and often rooted in past trauma or a need to protect the self.Concealment may serve as a survival mechanism shaped by earlier life experiences.Incongruence between a client’s words and behaviours can be gently explored without judgement.Strong therapeutic relationships and non-judgemental approaches create safety for honesty to emerge.Therapists are often not adept at detecting lies - emphasis should be placed on understanding behaviour rather than catching deception.Dishonesty can signal areas of deep pain; responding with curiosity rather than confrontation is key.EMDR: A 21st-Century Approach to Trauma [starts at 23:40 mins]In this week’s ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Andrew Kidd, BACP senior accredited counsellor and EMDR Europe accredited practitioner, about EMDR as a powerful method for trauma reprocessing.Key points from this conversation include:EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) originated in 1987 and integrates neurobiological and relational approaches.It is not a talk therapy but an experiential, highly structured method using bilateral stimulation (e.g. eye movements).The eight-phase protocol includes history taking, preparation, activation, desensitisation, installation, body scan, closure, and re-evaluation.EMDR enables clients to process traumatic memories without needing to disclose every detail to the therapist.Training is intensive and requires therapists to already be accredited and trauma-informed.Andrew will be offering an EMDR overview lecture inside the Counsellor CPD Library soon.EMDR Association UKAI and Plagiarism in Counselling Training [starts at 52:34 mins]In this section, Rory and Ken discuss the impact of AI tools like ChatGPT on assignment writing and how to ethically and responsibly integrate technology into counselling education.Key points include:Assignments must be students’ own work - AI-generated content must be clearly acknowledged and referenced.AI can be used as a planning or brainstorming tool, not as a substitute for personal reflection or lived experience.Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) guidance outlines AI use as malpractice if not transparently declared.Reflective and experiential elements of counselling training cannot be replicated by AI.Tutors are encouraged to explore diverse assessment methods beyond written essays to evaluate learning authentically.Academic correspondent Sarah Henry shares how relational, discussion-based, and observational assessment can complement or replace traditional formats.Links and ResourcesCounselling Skills AcademyAdvanced Certificate in Counselling SupervisionBasic Counselling Skills: A Student GuideCounsellor CPDCounselling Study ResourceCounselling Theory in Practice: A Student GuideCounselling Tutor Training and CPDFacebook groupWebsiteOnline and Telephone Counselling: A Practitioner’s GuideOnline and Telephone Counselling Course
s seminal essay, Observations on Transference-Love (1915), highlighted that such feelings are not genuine love but repetitions of past emotional experiences.These feelings are projections - not about the therapist as a person, but symbolic of the client’s inner world.The therapist’s role is to gently explore the meaning behind the client’s emotions without shame, reinforcing psychological insight and safety.Clear ethical boundaries must always be upheld - acting on such feelings is never appropriate within any modality or ethical framework.Supervision is essential, particularly when erotic transference or countertransference emerges - therapists must process their own reactions to ensure they remain grounded and client-focused.For many trainees, encountering erotic transference can be daunting - open reflection, personal development, and support through supervision provide essential holding for this challenging but often clinically meaningful dynamic.Links and ResourcesCounselling Skills AcademyAdvanced Certificate in Counselling SupervisionBasic Counselling Skills: A Student GuideCounsellor CPDCounselling Study ResourceCounselling Theory in Practice: A Student GuideCounselling Tutor Training and CPDFacebook groupWebsiteOnline and Telephone Counselling: A Practitioner’s GuideOnline and Telephone Counselling Course
Draft BACP Ethical Framework for 2025 – REBT: Clear DefinitionsIn Episode 354 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly take us through this week’s three topics:Firstly, in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, we explore the draft BACP Ethical Framework for 2025 - highlighting key proposed changes and what they might mean for practitioners.Then in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Ruth Hill about REBT – Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy – offering clear definitions and practical insights for working with beliefs and emotional responsibility.And finally in ‘Student Services’, Rory and Ken discuss how to navigate personal triggers in counselling training - and why these moments offer powerful opportunities for growth.Draft BACP Ethical Framework for 2025 [starts at 03:29 mins]In this section, Rory and Ken discuss the new draft of the BACP Ethical Framework and how it reflects the evolving nature of therapeutic practice.Key points discussed include:The draft framework is currently under consultation and is expected to be finalised in late 2026.It reflects major societal and professional shifts since 2018, including online work, AI, and anti-oppressive practice.The updated framework introduces a clearer, more directive tone - replacing “should” with “must” in many areas.There is a new emphasis on relationships and collaboration, moving away from a purely rules-based approach.Key ethical principles have been rephrased in simpler language to improve clarity and accessibility.Practitioners are encouraged to engage with the framework, reflect on its implications, and prepare for its rollout.Draft BACP Ethical Framework 2025BACP Ethical Framework 2018Comparison Handout:Comparing the BACP Ethical Framework 2018 and 2025REBT: Clear Definitions [starts at 29:04 mins]In this week’s ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with integrative REBT (Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy) therapist Ruth Hill about her CPD lecture on REBT and how the model supports emotional responsibility and belief change.Key points from this conversation include:REBT is founded on the principle that we are disturbed not by events, but by our beliefs about those events.It encourages clients to take ownership of their emotions by identifying and challenging unhealthy beliefs.The ABCDE model is used to explore activating events, beliefs, consequences, disputes, and emotional effects.Healthy emotions are distinguished from unhealthy ones - supporting clients to feel appropriately without becoming overwhelmed.Disputing techniques help clients develop flexible, reality-based, and empowering alternative beliefs.The ultimate aim is for clients to become their own REBT therapists - building resilience and autonomy.Personal Triggers in Counselling Training [starts at 52:17 mins]In this section, Rory and Ken reflect on how personal triggers in counselling training can emerge and how to manage them constructively. Key points include:Triggers are emotional responses often rooted in past experiences, activated by present-day stimuli.Training environments can unintentionally bring up difficult material - through discussions, peers, or course content.Recognising a trigger is the first step in managing it - grounding techniques and mindfulness can be useful in the moment.Reflection, journaling, and seeking supervision or personal therapy can support deeper processing and growth.Triggers are not a sign of weakness; they offer valuable opportunities for personal and professional development.Tutors and peers can provide compassionate support - creating a safer learning space for everyone involved.Links and ResourcesCounselling Skills AcademyAdvanced Certificate in Counselling SupervisionBasic Counselling Skills: A Student GuideCounsellor CPDCounselling Study ResourceCounselling Theory in Practice: A Student GuideCounselling Tutor Training and CPDFacebook groupWebsiteOnline and Telephone Counselling: A Practitioner’s GuideOnline and Telephone Counselling Course
In this special edition of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes is joined by Dr. Liz Nicholl, Qualifications Development Manager at CPCAB, for an in-depth discussion on the newly relaunched Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling.They explore how the qualification aligns with the SCoPEd framework (specifically Column B), what it offers learners beyond Level 4, and how it supports safe, ethical, and inclusive practice in increasingly complex counselling environments.Key Takeaways:The Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling has been revised to meet SCoPEd Column B competencies, ensuring alignment with professional accreditation routes such as BACP and NCPS.The course supports a smooth transition from Level 4 to independent or senior agency practice, with a strong emphasis on ethical decision-making and professional accountability.Key learning outcomes include skills in managing complexity, recognising risk (e.g. suicide, self-harm), and developing policies and contracts for private practice.Cultural humility and awareness of social, cultural, and biological diversity are embedded through critically reflective assessment tasks and resources like the RACE Toolkit and the Churchill Framework.Outcome measures such as CORE-10 and PHQ-9 are introduced as relational tools for client assessment, with practical classroom training on how to use them ethically and effectively across modalities.Research literacy is a central theme, with learners encouraged to critically engage with peer-reviewed articles, integrate findings into practice, and consider conducting their own research to inform future client work.If you’d like to find out more about the CPCAB Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (PC-L5), here are a few helpful links to explore:Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (PC-L5) - CPCABDownload PC-L5 mapped to SCoPEd Column B - CPCABDownload PC-L5 Specification - CPCABDownload PC-L5 Tutor Guide - CPCABLinks and ResourcesCounselling Skills AcademyAdvanced Certificate in Counselling SupervisionBasic Counselling Skills: A Student GuideCounsellor CPDCounselling Study ResourceCounselling Theory in Practice: A Student GuideCounselling Tutor Training and CPDFacebook groupWebsiteOnline and Telephone Counselling: A Practitioner’s GuideOnline and Telephone Counselling Course
Relational Safeguards in AI Tools – Making Sense of Frame of ReferenceIn Episode 353 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly take us through this week’s three topics:Firstly, in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, we look at where autism meets attachment, understanding autism and attachment difficulties – and how similarities and overlaps in presentation can be misinterpreted and what this means for therapists.Then in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Meg Moss, Head of Policy and Public Affairs at the NCPS, about relational safeguards in AI mental health tools – a timely discussion for any practitioner using or considering AI in practice.And finally in ‘Student Services’, our correspondent Sarah Henry joins Rory to make sense of frame of reference – a foundational concept in person-centred therapy.Understanding Autism and Attachment Difficulties [starts at 03:25 mins]Understanding how autism and attachment difficulties can look similar – and why it matters.Autism and attachment differences often share surface-level presentations but stem from very different origins.Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition present from early childhood; attachment issues develop due to early relational disruptions.Tools like the Coventry Grid can support clinical thinking without being diagnostic.Practitioners are encouraged to adopt a trauma-informed and neurodivergence-informed stance.Holding dialogical thinking – entertaining multiple possible truths – helps prevent assumptions.Therapists should focus on offering safe, supportive spaces without attempting to diagnose.Relational Safeguards in AI Tools [starts at 26:17 mins]Meg Moss, Head of Policy and Public Affairs at the NCPS, outlines ethical principles for using AI tools in counselling and mental health.AI tools are increasingly used for mental health support but often lack relational, ethical safeguards.The NCPS has published six key principles to guide ethical AI integration in therapeutic settings.Key concerns include containment, autonomy, beginnings/endings, and ensuring tools are adjunctive – not replacements for therapy.Many AI tools give the appearance of relational care without actual therapeutic depth or safety.Therapists should be aware of how clients engage with AI and support them in critically evaluating these tools.The NCPS policy helps ensure therapy remains human-centred amidst technological advancement.Read more about the NCPS campaign, Therapeutic Relationships: The Human ConnectionMaking Sense of Frame of Reference [starts at 00:52:52 mins]Exploring the importance and challenges of truly understanding another’s worldview.Frame of reference describes how each individual uniquely experiences and interprets the world.Counsellors must learn to set aside their own worldview to meet clients where they are.Misjudging or assuming sameness in frame of reference can block empathy and insight.Training involves both recognising our own filters and appreciating the lived realities of others.Sarah Henry emphasises that true empathic understanding begins with acknowledging what we don’t know.This skill develops over time and is central to ethical, effective therapeutic relationships.Links and ResourcesCounselling Skills AcademyAdvanced Certificate in Counselling SupervisionBasic Counselling Skills: A Student GuideCounsellor CPDCounselling Study ResourceCounselling Theory in Practice: A Student GuideCounselling Tutor Training and CPDFacebook groupWebsiteOnline and Telephone Counselling: A Practitioner’s GuideOnline and Telephone Counselling Course
Killam, W. (2024). Grandparent Alienation: A Mixed Method Exploration of Life Satisfaction and Help-Seeking Experiences of Grandparents Alienated From Their Grandchildren. The Family Journal, 0(0). https://doi.org/10.1177/10664807241282432Navigating Challenges with Tutors [starts at 01:01:53 mins]In this section, Rory and Ken explore how to approach tutor conflicts during counselling training.Key points include:Difficult tutor relationships may stem from transference, past schooling experiences, or current dynamics.Speaking directly with the tutor in a respectful way is often the first and best step.If unresolved, learning institutions have formal complaints procedures to protect students’ rights.Peer support and supervision can offer perspective and clarity when navigating tutor issues.Tutors, like students, are human and sometimes face challenges outside the classroom – open dialogue encourages mutual understanding.You can change providers between levels if necessary – you’re investing in your education and deserve appropriate support.Links and ResourcesCounselling Skills AcademyAdvanced Certificate in Counselling SupervisionBasic Counselling Skills: A Student GuideCounsellor CPDCounselling Study ResourceCounselling Theory in Practice: A Student GuideCounselling Tutor Training and CPDFacebook groupWebsiteOnline and Telephone Counselling: A Practitioner’s GuideOnline and Telephone Counselling Course
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Weight Loss Drugs and Disordered Eating - Reasonable Adjustments on a Counselling CourseIn Episode 350 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly take us through this week’s three topics:Firstly, in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, we explore what it means to be starting as a counsellor – how to bridge the gap between qualification and confident, competent practice.Then in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Mel Ciavucco, a specialist in disordered eating, body image, and weight stigma. They explore the psychological impact of weight loss drugs, how these medications may interact with disordered eating behaviours, and how counsellors can support clients ethically and without judgement.And lastly, in ‘Student Services’, we look at the concept of reasonable adjustments in counselling training and how learners can get the support they need.Starting as a Counsellor [starts at 02:59 mins]Rory and Ken delve into the transition from student to practitioner, offering guidance on starting as a counsellor and developing sustainable, ethical practice in the real world.Key points include:Understanding the shift from placement work to independent counselling.Why 21st-century CPD topics like trauma, neurodivergence, and diversity matter.Lifelong learning: your counselling studies don’t end with your qualification.The benefits of identifying a niche or specialism.Practical ways to stand out and serve clients more effectively.Weight Loss Drugs and Disordered Eating [starts at 25:38 mins]Rory is joined by returning guest Mel Ciavucco, an integrative counsellor and trainer specialising in eating disorders, body image, and weight stigma. Together, they unpack the increasing use of weight loss injections like Wegovy, Ozempic, and Mounjaro, with a strong focus on their interaction with disordered eating patterns.Discussion points include:How weight loss drugs can mask underlying disordered eating or body image issues.The risk of misuse among people with eating disorders, especially when prescriptions are obtained privately or online.Why appetite suppression isn’t a treatment for binge eating and may worsen shame cycles.The role of diet culture in shaping perceptions of body weight and food.How counsellors can support clients by remaining non-judgemental, reflective, and trauma-informed.Mel emphasises the need for greater awareness of weight stigma and eating disorders in therapy, and highlights the importance of informed therapeutic exploration when clients are using or considering weight loss drugs.Reasonable Adjustments on a Counselling Course [starts at 00:48:10 mins]Ken and Rory discuss the often-overlooked topic of reasonable adjustments – modifications made to help learners with additional needs thrive in counselling training.Key takeaways include:What reasonable adjustments look like in practice (e.g. coloured overlays, interpreters, extra time).Why it’s important to speak to tutors early and openly about support needs.The difference between formal diagnosis and lived experience, especially for neurodivergent learners.Personal reflections from Rory and Ken on navigating learning challenges.Encouragement to advocate for equitable access to education and training.This segment offers practical advice for students and insight for tutors on creating inclusive learning environments.Links and ResourcesCounselling Skills AcademyAdvanced Certificate in Counselling SupervisionBasic Counselling Skills: A Student GuideCounsellor CPDCounselling Study ResourceCounselling Theory in Practice: A Student GuideCounselling Tutor Training and CPDFacebook groupWebsiteOnline and Telephone Counselling: A Practitioner’s GuideOnline and Telephone Counselling Course
Email Counselling with Chloe Foster - Understanding Personal Therapy in Counsellor TrainingIn Episode 349 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly take us through this week’s three topics:Firstly, in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, we discuss how supervision shapes better therapistsThen in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Chloe Foster about her specialism in email counselling and the benefits and challenges of working through the written word.And finally, in ‘Student Services’, Rory and Ken explore the role of personal therapy in counsellor training and why it is an essential part of your development.How Supervision Shapes Better Therapists [starts at 03:14 mins]In this section, Rory and Ken reflect on how supervision shapes better therapists by showing how different supervision models can guide and enhance counselling practice.Key points discussed include:Supervision models act as a map, guiding how supervision works and what responsibilities each party holds.Models such as the Inskipp and Proctor model (normative, formative, restorative) help supervisees and supervisors identify needs during sessions.The Integrative Developmental Model (IDM) supports counsellors as they move from apprentice, to journey person, and eventually to master craftsperson.The Seven Eyed Model allows therapists to explore their work from multiple perspectives, deepening reflection and practice.Training as a supervisor not only informs supervisory practice but also refines the therapist’s internal supervisor, strengthening their overall client work.Email Counselling with Chloe Foster [starts at 36:00 mins]In this week’s ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Chloe Foster, a Pink Therapy accredited practitioner, about working with clients via email.Key points from this conversation include:Email counselling offers asynchronous communication, giving clients time and space to process and reflect.It can be particularly effective for clients with busy schedules, neurodivergence, or those who find face-to-face interaction challenging.The disinhibition effect often allows clients to go deeper in written communication, sharing things they may struggle to say out loud.Email counselling requires specialist training to address unique considerations around contracting, boundaries, and endings.Supervision for email counsellors should ideally be provided by supervisors experienced in this modality.🔹 Wondering if email counselling could work for you?Chloë has a helpful resource waiting for you: Quiz - Is Email Counselling right for you?Understanding Personal Therapy in Counsellor Training [starts at 01:02:26 mins]In this section, Rory and Ken unpack why personal therapy is required during counsellor training and the value it adds to a student’s journey.Key points include:Personal therapy helps students process the intensity of training and the personal changes it brings.It provides a space to explore material that may be triggered by client work.Therapy supports self-awareness, emotional resilience, and professional growth.Experiencing therapy first-hand gives students insight into the client perspective.Far from being a sign of weakness, engaging in personal therapy strengthens both the practitioner and their practice.Links and ResourcesCounselling Skills AcademyAdvanced Certificate in Counselling SupervisionBasic Counselling Skills: A Student GuideCounsellor CPDCounselling Study ResourceCounselling Theory in Practice: A Student GuideCounselling Tutor Training and CPDFacebook groupWebsiteOnline and Telephone Counselling: A Practitioner’s GuideOnline and Telephone Counselling Course
Practice Management with iMatta - Non-Judgement as a Way of LivingIn episode 348 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly take us through this week’s three topics:Firstly, in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, we look at the barriers to diversity in supervision – exploring the importance of cultural attunement, honesty, and managing bias.Then in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Chris Metcalfe and Kent Riley from iMatta – a practice management platform for therapists looking to streamline their admin and protect client data.And lastly, in ‘Student Services’, we discuss how non-judgement can be more than a counselling condition – it can become a valuable way of living.Barriers to Diversity in Supervision [starts at 03:43 mins]Rory and Ken explore how barriers to diversity in supervision can arise when issues of equality and inclusion are overlooked, causing supervisees to hold back and ultimately impacting the client relationship.Key points include:Why supervisors need cultural awareness and CPD in diversity.How hidden clients can emerge when supervisees fear judgement or misunderstanding.The impact of language, unconscious bias, and national symbols in triggering discomfort.A powerful contribution from Sarah Henry, Racial Diversity and Training Correspondent, on attunement versus competence.Practice Management with iMatta [starts at 33:00 mins]This week, Rory is joined by Chris Metcalfe and Kent Riley from iMatta, a secure, easy-to-use platform designed for therapists.Discussion points include:iMatta’s origins supporting ex-service personnel and the therapists who worked with them.Core features: GDPR-compliant data storage, secure video calling, notes, assessments, reminders, and invoicing.Community-building and training support built into the platform.How iMatta helps practitioners focus on therapy, not admin.Non-Judgement as a Way of Living [starts at 55:55 mins]Ken and Rory reflect on the deeper meaning of non-judgement and how it can shape, not just our therapy rooms, but our lives.Key takeaways include:Understanding the difference between judgement and assessment.How being non-judgemental starts with self and improves emotional regulation.The role of curiosity, empathy, and critical thinking in reducing bias.How non-judgement brings harmony to personal and professional relationships.Links and ResourcesCounselling Skills AcademyAdvanced Certificate in Counselling SupervisionBasic Counselling Skills: A Student GuideCounsellor CPDCounselling Study ResourceCounselling Theory in Practice: A Student GuideCounselling Tutor Training and CPDFacebook groupWebsiteOnline and Telephone Counselling: A Practitioner’s GuideOnline and Telephone Counselling Course
s a free CPD lecture on Confidence for Counselling Students: https://counsellorcpd.com/confidence-lecture/Links and ResourcesAisha Gordon-HilesCounselling Skills AcademyAdvanced Certificate in Counselling SupervisionBasic Counselling Skills: A Student GuideCounsellor CPDCounselling Study ResourceCounselling Theory in Practice: A Student GuideCounselling Tutor Training and CPDFacebook groupWebsiteOnline and Telephone Counselling: A Practitioner’s GuideOnline and Telephone Counselling Course
Domestic Abuse Awareness – Why a Year of Skills Training MattersIn Episode 346 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly take us through this week’s three topics:Firstly, in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, they explore trauma-informed practice, focusing specifically on triangulation and trauma — how this hidden dynamic shows up in therapy and why recognising it is vital for working safely and effectively with clients.Then in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Mel Ciavucco, a counsellor, trainer, and specialist in domestic abuse, about her new CPD lecture, Domestic Abuse Awareness. They discuss working with both survivors and perpetrators, how coercive control operates, and the importance of understanding abuse through an intersectional lens.And finally, in ‘Student Services’, Rory and Ken explore why formal counselling training includes a full year focused entirely on counselling skills. They explain how these foundational skills form the bedrock of all therapeutic work and how they support students in becoming confident, competent practitioners.Triangulation and Trauma [starts at 03:49 mins]In this section, Rory and Ken explore triangulation and trauma, highlighting how this relational dynamic is often rooted in childhood experiences.Key points discussed include:Triangulation involves bringing a third party into a relationship to manage tension or avoid conflict.It can result in anxiety, hidden trauma, and ongoing relational difficulties if not recognised and addressed.Clients may unconsciously replay triangulation dynamics in therapy, such as trying to get the therapist to “side” with them.Working through triangulation requires consistency, boundaries, and an understanding of attachment repair.Therapists should avoid prematurely disrupting these dynamics without fully understanding their protective role.Domestic Abuse Awareness [starts at 32:58 mins]In this week’s ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Mel Ciavucco, who draws from years of experience working with domestic abuse survivors and perpetrators.Key points from this conversation include:Mel’s CPD lecture explores coercive control, stalking, spiritual abuse, and honor-based violence.Neurodivergence (like ADHD or autism) can sometimes contribute to harmful behaviours, though not excuse them.Perpetrator work is focused on supporting survivors by addressing the root causes of abuse.Therapists often fear working with perpetrators - but change is possible with the right approach and supervision.The Jane Monckton Smith homicide timeline is introduced as a powerful tool for risk assessment and understanding escalation.An intersectional approach is vital - Mel speaks about LGBTQ+ clients, gender-based violence, and inclusive practice.Why a Year of Skills Training Matters [starts at 1:04:38 mins]In this section, Rory and Ken explain the rationale behind dedicating an entire year of counselling training to developing core counselling skills.Key points include:Skills like active listening, reflection, and silence are often life-changing for students - not just for therapy, but in everyday relationships.Practicing these skills in triads helps students build confidence and competence before entering clinical work.These are advanced communication tools that improve personal and professional interactions across the board.Active listening helps us respond with understanding rather than advice or opinion.Silence, used well, can open space for deeper expression and processing.These foundational skills support the therapeutic relationship - where most healing takes place.Links and ResourcesMel CiavuccoCounselling Skills AcademyAdvanced Certificate in Counselling SupervisionBasic Counselling Skills: A Student GuideCounsellor CPDCounselling Study ResourceCounselling Theory in Practice: A Student GuideCounselling Tutor Training and CPDFacebook groupWebsiteOnline and Telephone Counselling: A Practitioner’s GuideOnline and Telephone Counselling Course
Perimenopause and Therapist Identity - Counselling Skills: A Deeper Look at ReflectionIn Episode 345 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly take us through this week’s three topics:Firstly, in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, we examine working with rehearsed material with Sarah Henry. How to identify it, what it means for the therapeutic relationship, and ethical ways to respond.Then in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Laura Davies, who shares her personal experience of navigating perimenopause while working as a therapist, offering insights into how it affected her practice and ways she adapted.And finally, in ‘Student Services’, Rory and Ken do a deep dive into the counselling skill of reflection. How it works, when to use it, and the important role it plays in helping clients connect with their emotions.Working with Rehearsed Material [starts at 03:28 mins]In this section, Rory and Ken discuss how some clients bring emotionally detached, well-practised narratives into therapy.Key points discussed include:Working with rehearsed material often shows up with high fluency but low emotional expression.It can serve as a protective mechanism, a service-shaped narrative, or a way to test the therapist’s response.Ethical practice involves patience, not forcing emotion, and recognising this material as a valid part of the client’s process.Micro-interventions such as body-based check-ins, sensory prompts, and careful use of immediacy can gently encourage emotional connection.Sarah Henry offers a practice-based view of how clients use rehearsed stories early in therapy to build trust and test emotional safety.Perimenopause and Therapist Identity [starts at 41:15 mins]In this week’s ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with counsellor Laura Davis about her personal experience of perimenopause and how it impacted her therapeutic presence.Key points from the conversation include:Laura describes experiencing brain fog mid-session and questioning her capacity as a therapist.She talks about adapting her practice - tracking symptoms, working more relationally, and using creative methods.The emotional impact of shifting identity during menopause, including fears about professional competence.Ethical considerations around disclosure to clients and maintaining trust in the therapeutic relationship.The importance of workplace support, supervision, and societal openness around menopause.Get to know more about Laura Davis and her indoor therapeutic expertise into a natural environment by visiting her page: https://wildheartwoodland.com/Counselling Skills: A Deeper Look at Reflection [starts at 01:08:23 mins]In this section, Rory and Ken take a deep dive into the skill of reflection, one of the core counselling skills used to help clients access and understand their emotions.Key points include:Reflection bridges the story (narrative) with the emotion underneath.Types of reflection: content, emotional, and meaning-based.Reflection helps counsellors check attunement and gives clients space to name and explore feelings.It should be avoided in situations involving risk assessment, contracting, or when responding to clear client questions.Students are encouraged to develop this skill through journaling, feedback, and supervision.Links and ResourcesCounselling Skills AcademyAdvanced Certificate in Counselling SupervisionBasic Counselling Skills: A Student GuideCounsellor CPDCounselling Study ResourceCounselling Theory in Practice: A Student GuideCounselling Tutor Training and CPDFacebook groupWebsiteOnline and Telephone Counselling: A Practitioner’s GuideOnline and Telephone Counselling Course
s quietly being integrated into practice, and the serious questions it raises.Key points of this section include:AI tools such as scheduling apps, transcription software, or marketing generators are already present in most practices.Many of these tools are hosted on international servers and may not comply with UK GDPR or ethical standards.Therapists must assess whether any digital tool:Complies with UK data laws.Has adequate encryption and security.Aligns with professional ethics.Stores client data securely.While AI should never replace the therapeutic relationship, it can support therapists with non-clinical tasks like admin, marketing, or web design.Introducing Therapy for Addiction [starts at 23:23 mins]In this week’s Practice Matters, Rory speaks with Caroline Evers-Endacott about working with addiction and her CPD lecture Introducing Therapy for Addiction.Key points from the discussion:Addiction is a stigmatised mental health condition and is often overlooked in standard counselling training.Many clients present with anxiety, trauma, or depression before disclosing addiction later in therapy.Therapists are encouraged not to immediately refer clients on but to recognise the skills they already possess.Therapist tools Caroline highlights include:Person-centred skills: empathy, non-judgement, trust building.Modalities such as CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness.Understanding clients’ use of substances as a way to self-regulate or self-medicate unresolved trauma or neurodivergence.Caroline also explores:The value of self-reflection for therapists working with addiction.Recovery pathways including 12-step, SMART Recovery, and CBT-informed models.The importance of understanding your clients holistically and not reducing them to “just an addict”.Learning Never Stops – Planning Your CPD [starts at 51:24 mins]In this final Student Services of the season, Rory and Ken discuss how to make the most of your academic break by planning your continued professional development (CPD).Key points include:Graduates often face barriers in employment without additional training (e.g. trauma-informed work or online therapy).CPD should balance:Ethics – e.g. being trauma-informed helps you work safely with complex presentations.Sustainability – e.g. online therapy training increases employability and client access.Choose CPD based on:Clear learning outcomes.Practical application of skills.Client needs you’re most likely to encounter.Ken and Rory encourage newly qualified therapists to:Reflect on gaps in their training.Focus on real-world skills they can use in the therapy room.Avoid overloading themselves - CPD should feel purposeful and empowering.Links and ResourcesCritical Thinking Matrix for AI in TherapyCounselling Skills AcademyAdvanced Certificate in Counselling SupervisionBasic Counselling Skills: A Student GuideCounsellor CPDCounselling Study ResourceCounselling Theory in Practice: A Student GuideCounselling Tutor Training and CPDFacebook groupWebsiteOnline and Telephone Counselling: A Practitioner’s GuideOnline and Telephone Counselling Course
Race and Everyday Friction – Ending Well in Counselling TrainingIn Episode 343 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly take us through this week’s three topics:Firstly, in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, they explore the importance of having an online and telephone informed supervisor when you work in this way.Then in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Sarah Henry about her concept of race and everyday friction - how these subtle, often hidden experiences shape identity and create barriers in life and therapy.And finally in ‘Student Services’, Rory and Ken discuss the significance of ending well in counselling training - how to navigate goodbyes with your peers and why these endings matter in your development.Why Have an Online and Telephone Informed Supervisor? [starts at 03:12 mins]In this section, Rory and Ken unpack the ethical importance of having an online and telephone informed supervisor when you practice in these ways.Key points discussed include:Supervision is an ethical requirement to ensure your practice is safe, effective, and supportive of clients.When working online or by phone, you need a supervisor who understands the specific challenges of these settings—like missing visual cues, managing silences, and the different technical considerations.Formal training in online and telephone working is essential, as supervisors who lack this training might not be able to guide or support you fully.Ethical frameworks (like the BACP’s) and supervision competencies in the UK highlight the need for supervisors to hold formal training in any special areas of practice.Supervisors with this training will understand nuances like the disinhibition effect (when clients behave differently online) and data protection considerations.Race and Everyday Friction [starts at 18:53 mins]In this week’s ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Sarah Henry, a counsellor and trainer who explores the concept of everyday friction. Those small, often overlooked experiences of race that shape a person’s daily life.Key points from this conversation include:Everyday friction can be things like plasters (band-aids) that don’t match darker skin tones, or seeing few Black people on greeting cards - small examples of how whiteness is often the default in society.These small frictions are constantly present and shape identity in powerful ways.White people may not recognise these frictions because they are not impacted by them directly.Conversations about race often start by talking about these everyday frictions - it’s how we build bridges and develop understanding.Recognising and exploring these micro-moments of exclusion can help therapists be more attuned to the lived experiences of their clients.Ending Well in Counselling Training [starts at 40:41 mins]In this section, Rory and Ken share insights on ending well in your counselling course—whether you’re finishing a term, a module, or the whole course.Key points include:Good endings help to close the chapter, mark growth, and ensure no regrets are left behind.Reflect on what you’ve shared and learned with your peers - acknowledge the support, challenges, and personal development.If there have been tensions with others, consider repairing or at least acknowledging them to avoid unfinished business.Remember that even if you see some peers in future courses, each group dynamic is unique. It’s important to close this chapter properly.Taking time to end well helps you carry the experience forward as a positive part of your development.Links and ResourcesCounselling Skills AcademyAdvanced Certificate in Counselling SupervisionBasic Counselling Skills: A Student GuideCounsellor CPDCounselling Study ResourceCounselling Theory in Practice: A Student GuideCounselling Tutor Training and CPDFacebook groupWebsiteOnline and Telephone Counselling: A Practitioner’s GuideOnline and Telephone Counselling Course
talk therapy) for future career planning.Take time for self-care and recharging - rest is part of learning too.Links and ResourcesCounselling Skills AcademyAdvanced Certificate in Counselling SupervisionBasic Counselling Skills: A Student GuideCounsellor CPDCounselling Study ResourceCounselling Theory in Practice: A Student GuideCounselling Tutor Training and CPDFacebook groupWebsiteOnline and Telephone Counselling: A Practitioner’s GuideOnline and Telephone Counselling Course
Working with Parents of Children with Disabilities – What to Do if You Don’t Get Onto the Next CourseIn Episode 341 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly, take us through this week’s three topics:Firstly in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, we explore the concept of everyday trauma.Then in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Ellie Finch and Dr. Jo Griffin about their CPD lecture, which focuses on working with parents of children with disabilities, complex medical conditions, and special educational needs.And lastly in ‘Student Services’, Rory and Ken discuss what to do if you don’t get accepted onto the next stage of your counselling training, offering support and strategies for staying motivated.Everyday Trauma [starts at 03:33 mins]In this section, Rory and Ken discuss how trauma isn’t always caused by major events, it can also be the result of ongoing low-level stressors. These “small-t” traumas are often overlooked but can be just as impactful.Key points include:Everyday trauma includes repeated, subtle experiences that chip away at confidence and resilience over time.Common sources of everyday trauma:Education-based trauma – e.g. being misunderstood, shamed or unsupported at school.Workplace trauma – e.g. toxic environments, bullying, redundancy, or job insecurity.Medical trauma – mistrust or fear due to past negative healthcare experiences.Poverty and discrimination – food insecurity, racism, homophobia, ableism, or unsafe housing.Clients may minimise their experiences and not see them as “trauma”.These experiences may cause:Low self-esteemAnxietyHypervigilanceBurnoutInternalised oppressionRory and Ken highlight the importance of:Being trauma-informed in your practice.Responding with empathy and curiosity, not correction.Holding a non-pathologising space where clients feel seen, heard, and accepted.Looking out for body-based trauma responses, such as shaking, shallow breathing, or restlessness.Working with Parents of Children with Disabilities [starts at 26:57 mins]In this week’s Practice Matters, Rory is joined by Ellie Finch and Dr. Jo Griffin to discuss their new CPD lecture. They focus on how therapists can support parents who care for children with disabilities, complex medical conditions, or special educational needs (SEND).Key points from this discussion include:Parent-carers experience cumulative trauma from daily battles with healthcare, education, and support systems.This trauma can present as:Anger or withdrawalBurnout and overwhelmGrief over the imagined future for their childTherapeutic considerations:Be flexible with appointments.Understand the systems (SEND, healthcare, social care) that they’re navigating.Be aware of the emotional toll of constant advocacy.Importance of recognising ‘inch-stones’ - small milestones that are deeply meaningful to parent-carers.Avoid ‘toxic positivity’, it’s important to hold space for both joy and grief simultaneously.What to Do if You Don’t Get Onto the Next Course [starts at 54:58 mins]In this section, Rory and Ken talk through the common but difficult experience of not being accepted onto the next stage of your counselling course.Key points include:Course places are often capped due to awarding body restrictions - sometimes, it’s simply a numbers game.Rejection doesn’t mean you’re not good enough - there can be many reasons, including tutor availability or institutional changes.What you can do:Ask for feedback from your tutor or application panel.Reflect on any personal or academic development opportunities.Apply to other institutions with similar training standards.Stay focused on your ‘why’ - what made you want to be a counsellor?Remember:Many practising therapists were once rejected from a course.Resilience and persistence often lead to better opportunities.Rejection can be a redirection, many students go on to thrive after taking time to grow and regroup.Links and ResourcesCounselling Skills AcademyAdvanced Certificate in Counselling SupervisionBasic Counselling Skills: A Student GuideCounsellor CPDCounselling Study ResourceCounselling Theory in Practice: A Student GuideCounselling Tutor Training and CPDFacebook groupWebsiteOnline and Telephone Counselling: A Practitioner’s GuideOnline and Telephone Counselling Course
Change – Taking control and committing to change.Experiencing Fully – Accepting emotions in real-time and trusting the inner self.Self-Actualisation – Living authentically and growing beyond therapy.Most therapy takes place between stages 3–5, with stage 6+ often continuing after therapy ends.The seven stages are non-linear. Clients may move back and forth through stages as they progress.Use the seven stages in supervision or case studies to reflect on client progress.Links and ResourcesJeremy SachsCounselling Skills AcademyAdvanced Certificate in Counselling SupervisionBasic Counselling Skills: A Student GuideCounsellor CPDCounselling Study ResourceCounselling Theory in Practice: A Student GuideCounselling Tutor Training and CPDFacebook groupWebsiteOnline and Telephone Counselling: A Practitioner’s GuideOnline and Telephone Counselling Course
when needed to preserve emotional capacityRecognising early signs of fatigue, such as withdrawal or irritabilityWhat is My Counselling Philosophy? [starts at 51:54 mins]In this final section, Rory and Ken explore the topic: What is my Counselling Philosophy? A question that may come up in training and supervision.Key points include:A counselling philosophy reflects your personal values, modality, and beliefs about therapeutic work.It answers: “What do I stand for as a practitioner?” and “How do I understand and approach therapy?”For person-centred therapists, it may include concepts like unconditional positive regard, trust in the process, and self-actualisation.Your philosophy may evolve over time with experience and reflection.Ethical practice means being aware of your values while respecting and prioritising the client’s world and truth.Don’t leave your fingerprints on the client - let them develop in their own way.Student Assignment Tip:If asked to define your counselling philosophy in an assignment:Refer to your modalityReflect on your beliefs about people and changeInclude values like empathy, respect, and equalitySupport with personal insights or inspirations (e.g. Carl Rogers)Links and ResourcesCounselling Skills AcademyAdvanced Certificate in Counselling SupervisionBasic Counselling Skills: A Student GuideCounsellor CPDCounselling Study ResourceCounselling Theory in Practice: A Student GuideCounselling Tutor Training and CPDFacebook groupWebsiteOnline and Telephone Counselling: A Practitioner’s GuideOnline and Telephone Counselling Course
REBT for Pain Management and Exercise - Counselling Skills FeedbackIn Episode 338 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly take us through this week’s three topics:Firstly, in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, we explore the essential and sensitive topic of supporting suicidal clients – discussing how therapists can respond ethically and effectively, including risk assessment and safety planning.Then in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Ruth Hill about her lecture on REBT for pain management and exercise – blending cognitive therapy with physical wellbeing to support client recovery.And lastly, in ‘Student Services’, Rory and Ken discuss the importance of receiving and using counselling skills feedback – helping you get the most from peer observations and strengthen your skills in training.Supporting Suicidal Clients [starts at 03:29 mins]In this section, Rory and Ken discuss the sensitive but important issue of supporting suicidal clients, and how to respond appropriately in therapy.Key points discussed include:Suicidal ideation can range from passing thoughts to detailed planning. All expressions should be taken seriously.Risk factors include mental health diagnoses (e.g. depression, bipolar disorder), substance abuse, previous attempts, bereavement, and neurodivergence (particularly autism).Warning signs may present as hopelessness, withdrawal, giving away possessions, or even sudden mood improvements.Therapists should feel confident in:Asking direct, nonjudgmental questionsAssessing risk through clarity on plans and meansCreating collaborative safety plans with clientsIntervention may include providing helpline details, referring to a GP, or involving other services – guided by your therapeutic contract.Documentation, supervision, and appropriate CPD are all essential to ensure ethical and competent practice.REBT for Pain Management and Exercise [starts at 42:15 mins]In this week’s ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Ruth Hill about her lecture on REBT (Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy), and how it can be used to support pain management and exercise.The key points of this conversation include:REBT explores irrational beliefs and helps clients reframe unhelpful thoughts (e.g. “I can’t cope with this pain” becomes “I don’t want this pain, but I can cope with it”).Beliefs around pain often increase suffering and decrease motivation.Therapists can help clients notice and challenge cognitive distortions like catastrophising, black-and-white thinking, and mind-reading.Avoidance and guarding behaviour can worsen pain and increase deconditioning. Exercise can be reintroduced gently and collaboratively.Therapists should explore client history around movement – school PE experiences, family values, or previous injuries can shape limiting beliefs.Exercise doesn’t have to mean running a marathon – it could mean stretching, walking, or visualising movement to reconnect mind and body.Counselling Skills Feedback [starts at 01:05:57 mins]In this section, Rory and Ken explore how to receive and use feedback on counselling skills, a vital part of developing as a student practitioner.Key points include:In triad skills sessions, the “client” should give feedback first, followed by the observer.Keep feedback constructive – use statements like “I wonder what might have happened if…” instead of criticism.Use observation forms to stay focused – reflect on specific skills such as silence, open questions, or paraphrasing.Sandwich suggestions between two pieces of positive feedback.Not all feedback is right – look for consistent patterns before making major changes.Recording practice sessions can help spot what worked well and what could be improved.Feedback isn’t just about ticking boxes – it’s about deepening empathy, timing, and connection in the therapeutic relationship.Students are encouraged to build confidence gradually – skill use becomes more intuitive with practice.Links and ResourcesSuicides in England and Wales: 2023 registrationsREBT OnlineCounselling Skills AcademyAdvanced Certificate in Counselling SupervisionBasic Counselling Skills: A Student GuideCounsellor CPDCounselling Study ResourceCounselling Theory in Practice: A Student GuideCounselling Tutor Training and CPDFacebook groupWebsiteOnline and Telephone Counselling: A Practitioner’s GuideOnline and Telephone Counselling Course
312 - Working Within Your Competence Critical Incident Debriefing - The Importance of your ‘Why’ In Episode 312 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly take us through this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, we look at working within your competence in counselling and psychotherapy. Then in […]
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311 – Confidentiality Laws for Therapists Personal Preparation Plan for Trauma-Informed Practice – Discussing Racial Identity Respectfully In Episode 311 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly take us through this week’s three topics: Firstly, in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, we look at creating your personal preparation plan for trauma-informed practice. […]
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310 – Importance of PD Groups Relational Depth in Trauma Therapy – Getting Your Reading List in Order In Episode 310 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly take us through this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, we look at relational depth. Then in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory […]
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309 – How to Recognise Vicarious Trauma Online Trauma Therapy – Exploring Neurodivergence Creatively in Therapy In Episode 309 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly take us through this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, we look at online trauma therapy. Then in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks […]
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308 – Grounding Techniques for Trauma Writing Creatively in Therapy – Trauma: What Counselling Students Need to Know In Episode 308 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly take us through this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, we look at grounding techniques for trauma. Then in ‘Practice […]
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Special Edition: The Importance of Human Connection in Counselling Training In this Special Episode of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your host Rory Lees-Oakes speaks with Kelly Budd from the Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB), and Meg Moss from the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) about the integrity of counselling training. Both the […]
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307 – Neurodivergent-Affirming Therapy Growing and Evolving as a Counsellor – Reflecting on Your Counselling Training Journey In Episode 307 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back with this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, we look at growing and evolving as a counselling practitioner across […]
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306 – Recognising Suicide Risk in Therapy Clients Unmasking Neurodivergence and Ethnicity Using Digital Tools – Giving Feedback to Your Tutors In Episode 306 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly take us through this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, we look at recognising suicide risk in […]
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305 – Reasonable Adjustments in Counselling Couples Counselling – What to Do about Gifts from Clients In Episode 305 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly take us through today’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, we look at the Equality Act and reasonable adjustments in counselling. Then in […]
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304 - Autism-Informed Supervisor Psychotherapeutic Needs of Mothers Returning to Work after Maternity Leave - Taking a Course during the Summer Break In Episode 304 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back for this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, Rory and Ken go through what […]
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303 – Safeguarding Clients in Online or Phone Therapy Supporting Frontline Workers: Interview with Frontline19 CEO – Getting Books and Resources for the Next Leg of Your Studies In Episode 303 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back with this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, […]
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302 – Shame in Supervision Pre-Trial Therapy Considerations – Managing Next-Level Overwhelm in Your Counselling Training In Episode 302 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back with this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, we look at reducing shame within supervision. Then in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory […]
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301 – Skills-First Learning for Counsellors Interview with Renee McDonald – Preparing for the Ending of Your Counselling Course In Episode 301 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back with this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, we look at why skills-first learning is the future […]
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300 – Trauma-Informed Interventions for Therapists Practicing Online Therapy with Clients Abroad – Preparing for Final Submissions In Episode 300 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back with this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, we look at practicing online therapy with clients that are not […]
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299 – Differences between Counselling Young People and Adults Taking Risks in Therapy – Referencing for Assignments In Episode 299 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back with this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, we look at the differences between counselling children and young people […]
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298 – Self-Care for Counsellors Addressing Racial Identity – Neurodivergence within PD Groups In Episode 298 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back with this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, we look at resilience and self-care for counsellors and therapists. Then in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory […]
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297 – Scams Targeting Therapists Using Counselling Skills as a Filmmaker – Finding Your Voice in Supervision In Episode 297 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back with this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, Rory and Ken discuss navigating and protecting yourself from scams targeting […]
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Special Edition: Blogging for Therapists In this special episode of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your host Rory Lees-Oakes speaks with Daragh McLoughlin from WebHealer about blogging for therapists. The main points of this conversation include: Blogging gives you a space on your therapist website to share your knowledge and expertise. Allows you to start a […]
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296 – Counsellor Safety Working with Men Abused by Women - Preparing for Your Counselling Residential In Episode 296 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back with this week’s three topics: First up in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, we look at counsellor safety and self-care strategies when navigating lone […]
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295 – Choice-Led Outdoor Therapy for Children Enhancing Your First Contact with Counselling Clients – Challenges of Compulsory Placement Supervision In Episode 295 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back with this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, we look at crafting meaningful connections and enhancing […]
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294 – Linking Theory to Practice in Counselling Finding New Therapy Clients through Blogging – Combining REBT with Fitness Coaching In Episode 294 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back with this week’s three topics: First up in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, we look at how to unlock new […]
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293 – EAP Counselling Why Hire an Accountant – How to Handle Negative Feedback In Episode 293 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discuss this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, we take a deep dive into Employment Assistant Programs or EAP counselling. Then in ‘Practice Matters’, […]
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292 – Working with Self-Harm in Therapy Ethical Framework in Supervision – Do’s and Don’ts of Logging Client Hours In Episode 292 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back with this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, we look at the ethical framework in supervision. Then […]
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291 – Counselling Neurodivergent Young People Changing Supervisors – AI and Transcribing Skills Sessions In Episode 291 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back with this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, we look at supervision – when is it time to change your supervisor, or […]
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290 – Trauma-Informed Therapist Counselling Transgender People – Why Students Should Have Their Own Insurance In Episode 290 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back with this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, we look at 5 reasons to become a trauma-informed therapist. Then in ‘Practice […]
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289 – Why Become a Clinical Supervisor Using Digital Tools in Online Therapy – Comparing and Contrasting Counselling Theories In Episode 289 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discuss this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, we look at 5 reasons why become a clinical supervisor. Then […]
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288 – How Counselling Training Affects Your Personal Relationships 7 Habits of an Effective Counselling Supervisor – Seeking Counselling for a Loved One In Episode 288 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discuss this week’s three topics: First up in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, Rory and Ken discuss the 7 […]
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287 – Adoption Counselling Exploring the Accreditation Process – Joining a Professional Body from a Student Perspective In Episode 287 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discuss this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, we look at new legislation around adoption counselling. Then in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory […]
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286 – AI and Confidentiality Supporting the Children of Narcissistic Parents in Divorce – Planning Your Placement Journey The Counselling Tutor Podcast is back for Episode 286 as we enter 2024, and your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are here with more topics and discussions: Firstly in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, we look at AI […]
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Special Edition: SEO for Therapy Websites In this special episode of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, listen as your host Rory Lees-Oakes speaks with Dara McLaughlin from WebHealer about SEO for therapy websites. This segment of the Counselling Tutor Podcast is sponsored byWebHealer.net WebHealer are the go-to provider of websites for private practitioners in the UK. […]
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Special Edition: CPCAB Taster In this week’s Special Episode of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your host Rory Lees-Oakes speaks with Derek Cunningham of the CPCAB about their new information taster they're offering for people interested in becoming qualified counsellors. This segment of the Counselling Tutor Podcast is sponsored byWebHealer.net WebHealer are the go-to provider of […]
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285 – Canine Therapy Getting Your Counselling Assignment in Order – How Abuse Narratives in the Media Generate Inquiries In Episode 285 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly take us through this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Student Services’, Rory and Ken share their advice for getting your assignments […]
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284 – Dangers of Smart Devices in the Therapy Room Why We Learn Counselling Theory – Managing Client Breaks Over the Holidays In Episode 284 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back with this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Student Services’, Rory and Ken think about why we […]
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283 – Legal Obligations of Counsellors Idiosyncratic Empathy – Being a Placement Manager In Episode 283 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly take us through this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Student Services’, we look at idiosyncratic empathy. Then in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, Rory and Ken discuss the legal […]
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282 – Counselling from Home Choosing and Using Academic Text – Critical Incident Debriefing In Episode 282 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly take us through this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Student Services’, Rory and Ken take us through some tips for choosing and using academic texts. Then […]
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281 – Cancellation Policy for Therapists Counselling Fundamentals – Aphantasia In Episode 281 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly take us through this week’s three topics: Up first in ‘Student Services’, Rory and Ken discuss the benefits of going back to the counselling fundamentals. Then in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, […]
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280 – Overcoming Imposter Syndrome as a Therapist The Hidden Third Person in the Therapy Room – Games in Transactional Analysis In Episode 280 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back with this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Student Services’, Rory and Ken look at overcoming imposter syndrome […]
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279 – Complicated Grief Accreditation Pros and Cons – What Motivates People to Become Counsellors In Episode 279 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back with this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Student Services’, we look at recognising complicated grief. Then in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, should you consider […]
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Special Edition – Website for Counselling Practice In this special episode of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your host Rory Lees-Oakes is speaking with Daragh Mac Loughlin from WebHealer about why your professional online presence, specifically a website for your counselling practice, matters. This segment of the Counselling Tutor Podcast is sponsored byWebHealer.net WebHealer are the […]
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278 – How to Deal with Ethical Issues in Counselling Registering with the ICO – Embracing Emotions In Episode 278 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back with this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Student Services’, we look at how to deal with ethical issues in counselling. Then […]
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277 – Discussing Payment with Therapy Clients Confidentiality in Counselling – Setting Up a Private Practice In Episode 277 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly take us through this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Student Services’, Rory and Ken look at confidentiality. Then in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, we look […]
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276 – Career Counselling Carl Rogers’ Potato Analogy – Client-Centred Ethics In Episode 276 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back with this week’s three topics: First up in ‘Student Services’ we look at Carl Rogers’ potato observation, focusing on self-actualisation and hopes. Then in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, […]
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275 – Tax for Therapists Why Ethics Matters in Counselling – What Happens in Counselling Sessions In Episode 275 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly take us through this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Student Services’, we look at why ethics matter. Then in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Counselling’ we look […]
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274 – Cultural Competence in Counselling Settling into a New Counselling Group – Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy In Episode 274 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly take us through this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Student Services’, we look at settling into a new counselling group. Then in ‘Ethical, Sustainable […]
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273 – How to Develop a Therapist Network Planning Your Research Project – Kink in the Therapy Room In Episode 273 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discuss this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Student Services’ we discuss some things to consider when planning and completing your research project. […]
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272 – Roleplaying Games in Therapy The Myth of the Core Conditions – Should You Become an Accredited Counsellor? In Episode 272 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back with our latest three topics: Firstly in ‘Student Services’ we look at the myth of the core conditions. Then …
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271 – How Counsellors Can Use AI Handling Disagreements with Colleagues – Disability and Therapy In Episode 271 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly offer a warm welcome back after the academic break. With the start of the new academic year, we also have two new sections in the …
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Special Edition: Therapist Website In this Special Edition Podcast from Counselling Tutor, your host Rory Lees-Oakes speaks with Daragh Mac Loughlin from WebHealer about the importance of therapists having a professionally built website to promote their services, and instill confidence into potential clients. Why should you consider having your therapist website professionally built? This segment …
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270 – Looking Up Therapy Clients on Social Media Processing Endings – Pet Bereavement In Episode 270 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast – the last of this academic year – your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discuss three new topics: First up in ‘Theory in Practice’, we look at processing endings. Then in ‘Practice …
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269 – Compassion Fatigue in Counsellors When Therapy Clients ‘Ghost’ You – Hungers and Strokes in Transactional Analysis In Episode 269 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly take us through this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Theory in Practice’, we look at compassion fatigue in counsellors. Then in ‘Practice …
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268 – Recovered Memory Therapy Post-Modern Counselling Theories – The ABC Grief Model In Episode 268 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly bring us this week’s three topics: Firstly with ‘Theory in Practice’, we look at what is post-modern counselling and its theories. Then in ‘Practice Today’, listen as …
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267 – How to Write a Counselling CV How to Protect Yourself as a Therapist – Working as an Interpreter for Counselling In Episode 267 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discuss this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Theory in Practice’, how to write a counselling CV. Then in …
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266 – Anti-Oppressive Practice in Counselling Moving to the Next Level in Your Counselling Journey – Can You Be Too Congruent? In Episode 266 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back with this week’s three topics: Up first in ‘Theory in Practice’, we look at moving to the …
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265 – How to Set Up a Therapy Room Barriers to Communication in Therapy – Interview with the NCS Chief Executive In Episode 265 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back with this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Theory in Practice’ we look at barriers to communication in …
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264 – Counselling a Client You Don't Like Phenomenology in Philosophy and Counselling – NCS Campaigns In Episode 264 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly take us through this week’s three topics: Up first in ‘Theory in Practice’, we look at the philosophy of phenomenology and counselling. Then in …
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263 – NCS Membership Benefits Passing Your Recorded Skills Session – Breaking Confidentiality in Counselling In Episode 263 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back with this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Theory in Practice’ we look at passing your recorded or observed skills session. Then in ‘Practice …
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262: Eclectic, Integrative and Pluralistic Counselling Difference The Importance of Psychological Education for Clients – NCS Organisational Membership In Episode 262 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly take us through this week’s three topics: Up first in ‘Theory in Practice’ Rory and Ken take us through the differences between …
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261 - Professional Conduct Procedures for Counsellors Assessment in Counselling - DIY versus Professionally Built Websites In Episode 261 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back with this week’s three topics: First in ‘Theory in Practice’, we look closer at assessment in counselling. Then in ‘Practice Today’, we …
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260 – NCS Accreditation Preparing for Your Research Project - Building Your Ethical Framework into Your Supervision In Episode 260 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly take us through this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Theory in Practice’, Rory and Ken go through some things to think about when …
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Special Edition: NCS Accredited Register Programme This week we have a special episode of the Counselling Tutor Podcast with Rory speaking to Meg Moss, head of policy and public affairs at the National Counselling Society (NCS) – soon to be the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society. This episode of Counselling Tutor Podcast is sponsored byWebHealer.net …
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259 – Counselling Cult Survivors Preparing Clients for Breaks - Understanding Ethical Bodies’ Complaints Procedures In Episode 259 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back with this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Theory in Practice’ we look at preparing your clients for breaks. Then in ‘Practice Today’, Rory …
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258 – Touch in Therapy Psychological Contact – Managing Risk in Counselling In Episode 258 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back with this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Theory in Practice’, we look at psychological contact. Then in ‘Practice Today’, Rory and Ken share their thoughts on …
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SCoPEd: Summary of Views and Perspectives Background Scope of Practice and Education (SCoPEd) is a framework that sets out the core training requirements and practice standards for counsellors and psychotherapists working with adult clients. It has been developed by six professional bodies that hold registers accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA): Association of Christians in Counselling …
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257 – Counselling Muslim Clients Locus of Evaluation – Meeting a Client in a Social Setting In Episode 257 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly take us through this week’s three topics: First up in ‘Theory in Practice’ we look at Locus of Evaluation. Then in ‘Practice Today’, we …
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256 – TEAM CBT Building Rapport in Counselling – Use of Transitional Objects in Therapy In Episode 256 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back with this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Theory in Practice’, we look at building rapport. Then in ‘Practice Today’, Rory and Ken discuss …
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Special Episode: Winston’s Wish In this Special Episode of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your host Rory Lees-Oakes speaks with Letizia Perna, the Director of Services and Service Transformation for the charity Winston’s Wish. An introduction to Winston’s Wish: The first UK childhood bereavement charity. The charity turns 30yrs old this year (2023). They offer support, …
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255 – Note Keeping in Counselling Agencies Being a Member of Two Ethical Bodies – Overcoming Procrastination for Counsellors In Episode 255 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly take us through this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Theory in Practice’, we look at note-keeping in counselling agencies, in particular …
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254 – Counselling Celebrities Closing a Therapy Session – Counselling Mothers Returning to Work after Maternity Leave In Episode 254 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly take us through this week’s three topics: First up in ‘Theory in Practice’ we look at the art of closing a therapy session. …
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253 – Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy Different Types of Counselling Supervision – Counselling in Tough Economic Times In Episode 253 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly take us through this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Theory in Practice’, we look at different types of counselling supervision. Then in ‘Practice …
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252 – Helping Clients with Trauma Bonding Changing Your Ethical Body – Using Empathy in Counselling In Episode 252 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back with this week’s three topics: Up first in ‘Theory in Practice’, we’ll take a closer look at helping clients with trauma bonding. …
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251 – Difference between PTSD and Complex PTSD The Four Pillars of Gestalt Therapy – Talking about Sexual Intimacy in Therapy In Episode 251 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back with this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Theory in Practice’ we look at the four pillars of …
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250 – Counselling Terminally Ill Clients Donald Winnicott’s True and False Self - Protecting Your Data Online In Episode 250 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discuss this week’s three topics: In ‘Theory in Practice’ we’ll look at Donald Winnicott’s theory of true and false self. Then in ‘Practice …
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249 – Stages of Grief Working with Interpreters in Therapy – Waking Dreams Starting off 2023 with Episode 249 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly return with two familiar topics – and a new addition, ‘Practice Today’, where we look at contemporary developments and challenges you may face in …
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248 – SEO for Therapists Evaluating Counselling Skills – Applying Attachment Theory and Research in Day-to-Day Counselling In Episode 248 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly take us through this week’s three topics: In ‘Theory in Practice’, we look at evaluating and improving your counselling skills. Then in ‘Practice …
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247 – Counselling for Adoption Petruska Clarkson’s 7 Level Model - Building a Referral Network for Counsellors In Episode 247 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back with this week’s three topics: First in ‘Theory in Practice’ we’ll look at Petruska Clarkson’s 7-level model. Then in ‘Practice Partner’ …
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246 – Paid Advertising for Therapists Petruska Clarkson’s 5 Relationship Model – Working with Otherness in Counselling In Episode 246 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back to discuss this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Theory in Practice’ we’ll look at Petruska Clarkson’s 5 Relationship Model. Then in …
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245 – Stages of Counselling Digital Tools to Help You in Your Private Practice – Being a Young Counsellor In Episode 245 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back with this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Theory in Practice’ we’ll look at the stages of counselling. Then in …
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244 – How to Deal with Guilt in Therapy Developing Your Internal Supervisor – Data Protection for Counsellors In Episode 244 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back with this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Theory in Practice’ we talk about developing your internal supervisor. Then in ‘Practice …
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243 – Circumstances That Complicate Grief Contracting in Counselling – Portfolio Practice In Episode 243 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back with this week’s three topics: First in ‘Theory in Practice’ we look at contracting in counselling. Then in ‘Practice Partner’ Rory and Ken discuss portfolio practice. …
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242 - How to Deal with Irrational Beliefs in Therapy From Inquiry to Client Booking – Pre-Trial Therapy Guidance Update In Episode 242 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back with this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Theory in Practice’ we’ll be looking at irrational beliefs. Then in …
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Special Edition: Kooth Counselling and Training In this special edition episode of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes speaks with Phil Harvey, the clinical lead for training at Kooth PLC with several years of experience as an online counsellor at Kooth, and John Stones, who works with Kooth’s clinical governance team and supports Kooth’s practitioners …
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241 – How to Build a Therapist Website Applying Ethics in Counselling – Equine Therapy In Episode 241 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly take us through this week’s three topics: Starting with ‘Theory in Practice’, we’ll look at ethics and their importance in counselling. Next in ‘Practice Partner’, …
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240 – Counselling Clients with Body Dysmorphia Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs – How to Make Your Counselling Directory Listing Stand Out In Episode 240 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back with this week’s three topics: Starting with ‘Theory in Practice’, we look at Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. …
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239 - Carl Rogers’ Fully Functioning Person Getting the Best from Directory Listings - Breathwork for Counsellors In Episode 239 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly take us through this week’s three topics: Firstly, in ‘Theory in Practice’ we look at the fully functioning person according to Carl Rogers. …
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236 – Working with Eating Disorders in Therapy Conditions of Worth – Making a Counselling Business Plan Part 2 In Episode 236 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back with this week’s three topics: Starting with ‘Theory in Practice’ we’ll look at conditions of worth. Then in ‘Practice …
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235 – Making a Counselling Business Plan Introjected Values – Carl Jung’s Theories on Ego and Self In Episode 235 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back with this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Theory in Practice’, we look at introjected values. Then in ‘Practice Partner’, Rory and …
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234 – Using Humour in Therapy How to Use the Core Conditions in Counselling – Business Mindset for Counsellors Back with a new season of the Counselling Tutor Podcast after the academic break, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are thrilled to be back with today’s three topics – two of which are brand …
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234 – Using Humour in Therapy How to Use the Core Conditions in Counselling – Business Mindset for Counsellors Back with a new season of the Counselling Tutor Podcast after the academic break, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are thrilled to be back with today’s three topics – two of which are brand …
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233 – Focusing in Counselling Phenomenology – New Beginnings In Episode 233 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast – the last of the season – your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly take us through today’s three topics: In ‘Counselling Foundations’, we look at phenomenology – the philosophy of perception. Then in ‘Focus on Self’, we …
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232 – Managing Vicarious Trauma The REBT Model of Counselling - What to Do When a Client Asks You a Question In Episode 232 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back with this week’s three topics: In ‘Counselling Foundations’ we look at Albert Ellis’ REBT model. Then in …
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231 – Working with Couples in Therapy Six Necessary and Sufficient Conditions for Therapeutic Change – Appropriate Self-Disclosure in Counselling In Episode 231 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, join hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly as they take us through this week’s three topics: In ‘Counselling Foundations’, we look at the 6 necessary and sufficient …
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230 - Metacognitive Therapy Existential Therapy - Adapting Your Therapeutic Model In Episode 230 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly take us through this week’s three topics: First, in ‘Counselling Foundations’, we look at existential therapy. Then in ‘Focus on Self’, Rory and Ken discuss adapting your therapeutic model. …
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Special Edition: Counselling Children and Young People In this Special Edition Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes speaks to Kate Day about the importance of training in adolescent therapy. The NCS Children and Young People’s Therapist (CYPT) Accredited Register [starts at 01:26 mins] Firstly, Kate goes through the benefits of a new addition to NCS, the CYPT Accredited Register: …
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229 – Counselling Victims of Narcissistic Abuse The Seven Stages of Process – Difference between Being a Reflective and Reflexive Counsellor In Episode 229 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oaks and Ken Kelly take us through today’s three topics: In ‘Counselling Foundations’, we’ll look at the seven stages of process. Then in …
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228 – Inner Child Work Attachment Theory – The Four Stages of Competence In Episode 228 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back with this week’s 3 topics: In ‘Counselling Foundations’, Rory and Ken discuss attachment theory and the importance of recognising your own attachment style. Then in …
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227 - Counselling Autistic Clients Transference and Countertransference – Changing Your Supervisor In Episode 227 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discuss this week’s three topics: In ‘Counselling Foundations’, we’ll look at transference and counter transference. Then in ‘Focus on Self’, we’ll think about why you might consider changing …
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226 – How to Identify Vicarious Trauma Carl Rogers’ 19 Propositions – Why We Shouldn’t Use Person-First Language to Describe Autistic People In Episode 226 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back with this week’s three topics: In ‘Counselling Foundations’, Rory and Ken discuss the dreaded 19 Propositions …
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225 – Becoming a Clinical Supervisor Configurations of Self – Counselling in a Prison Environment In Episode 225 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back with this week’s three topics: In ‘Counselling Foundations’, we’ll discuss configurations of self. Then in ‘Focus on Self’, we’ll think about whether you …
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224 – Narcissistic Personality Disorder Life Scripts in Transactional Analysis - Not Being Defined by Your Work In Episode 224 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discuss this week’s three topics: In ‘Counselling Foundations’, we look at life scripts from transactional analysis. Then in ‘Focus on Self’, we’ll look …
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Special Edition: CPCAB Progression Route In this special episode of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes speaks with Derek Cunningham from the CPCAB on choosing the right courses to become a fully qualified counsellor. There is more than one way to study counselling, and throughout this episode, Rory and Derek will take us through some …
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223 – Counselling Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse Ego States in Transactional Analysis – Regulating Yourself in the Therapy Room In Episode 223 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back with three new topics: In this week’s ‘Counselling Foundations’, we look at the ego states in transactional analysis. …
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222 – Time-Limited Counselling Counselling and the Law – Developing a Safe Emotional Space for Clients In Episode 222 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back with this week’s three topics: In ‘Counselling Foundations’ – counselling and the law. Then in ‘Focus on Self’, Rory and Ken discuss …
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221 – The Power Threat Meaning Framework Writing a Case Study – Taking a Break from Counselling In Episode 221 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back with three more topics: In ‘Counselling Foundations’, we’ll talk about the dreaded task of writing a case study. Next in ‘Focus …
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220 – Choosing a Clinical Supervisor Equality and Diversity in Counselling – Counselling Millennial Clients In Episode 220 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly take us through this week’s three topics: In ‘Counselling Foundations’ Rory and Ken look at equality and diversity. Then in ‘Focus on Self’, we'll be …
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In this lecture, psychotherapist and trainer Marion Elkin-Greener – who specialises in working with addictions – talks about: what addiction is defining and understanding addictive behaviour defining the issues regarding physical versus psychological addiction diagnosing substance dependency distinguishing between substance abuse and dependency how addiction or dependency is treated alcohol tolerance and mental health substance …
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219 – Common Factors in Counselling How to Write Counselling Notes – Importance of Networking for Counsellors In Episode 219 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly go through this week’s three topics: In ‘Counselling Foundations’ we’ll be looking at note-taking. Then in ‘Focus on Self’, think about how to …
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Special Edition – New Changes in the National Counselling Society In this week’s special edition of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes speaks with Jyles Robillard-Day of the National Counselling Society (NCS) about some new changes within the NCS that you can look forward to: A change in name – from the National Counselling Society …
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218 - Counselling Clients with Addiction Why Did You Become a Helper? - Learning from Our Mistakes In Episode 218 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discuss this week’s three topics: In ‘Counselling Foundations’, we’ll look at the importance of knowing why you want to work in the service of others. …
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217 - Radical Empathy in Counselling Planning Your CPD as a Counsellor - Bereavement Due to COVID-19 In episode 217 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back discussing three more topics: In this week’s ‘Counselling Foundations’, we’ll look at radical empathy. Next in ‘Focus on Self’, Rory and …
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216 - Insurance for Counsellors The Skill of Challenge – When Friends Ask for Counselling In Episode 216 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discuss this week’s three topics: In ‘Counselling Foundations’ we’ll look at the skill of challenging. Then in ‘Focus on Self’, we move on to how to deal …
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215 - Pre-Trial Therapy Preparing for Endings in Counselling – Planning Your Career as a Therapist In Episode 215 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly return with this week’s three topics: In ‘Counselling Foundations’, we talk about endings. Next in ‘Focus on Self’, we look at your career as a therapist. …
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214 - Social Media Considerations for Therapists The Skill of Questioning in Counselling – Leaving Client Material Behind In Episode 214 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, listen as Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discuss this week’s three topics: In this episode’s ‘Counselling Foundations’, Rory and Ken look at the skill of appropriate questioning. Next in …
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213 - Using Role-Playing Games in Therapy Relational Depth in Counselling – Dealing with Failure In Episode 213 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discuss this week’s three new topics: In ‘Counselling Foundations’, Rory and Ken explore the relational depth. Then in ‘Focus on Self’, we think about failure. And finally …
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212 – Psychosexual Therapy The Skill of Summarising – Managing Personal Relationships during Counselling Training In Episode 212 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly take us through this week’s three topics: In this episode’s ‘Counselling Foundations’, Rory and Ken discuss the skill of summarising. Next, in ‘Focus on Self’ we’ll look …
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211 - Self-Disclosure and Immediacy in Counselling Choosing Your Ethical Body – Engaging with Supervision In Episode 211 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly return with three more topics: First in ‘Counselling Foundations’, Ken and Rory will go over self-disclosure and immediacy in counselling. Then in ‘Focus on Self’, …
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210 – Erotic Transference in Therapy Attending in Counselling – Crying with Your Client In Episode 210 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discuss this week’s three topics: In this episode’s ‘Counselling Foundations’, we look at attending when a client first arrives. Next in ‘Focus on Self’, Rory and …
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209 - Working as a School Counsellor Building a Therapeutic Relationship – Counselling through Personal Adversity In Episode 209 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discuss this week’s three topics: In ‘Counselling Foundations’ this week, Rory and Ken look at the therapeutic relationship. Next in ‘Focus on Self’, we look at …
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208 - Relational Depth and Trauma Importance of Rapport in Counselling – Managing Your Inner Therapist In Episode 208 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discuss this week’s three topics: Today’s ‘Counselling Foundations’ will discuss the importance of rapport in counselling. Next in ‘Focus on Self’, we’ll discuss managing your inner …
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207 - The Wounded Healer Counsellor First Counselling Session – Counselling Paperwork In Episode 207 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly return with your favourite three sections: This week’s ‘Counselling Foundations’ looks at the first counselling sessions - both your first session as a counsellor and the first session with each …
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206 – Compassion Fatigue in Counselling Contracting in Counselling - Clothing and Counselling In Episode 206 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discuss three more topics to help you with your counselling journey. ‘Counselling Foundations’ returns with this week’s topic, contracting in counselling and its importance. ‘Focus on Self’ is …
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205 - How to Become a Counsellor in the US Id, Ego, and Superego – Importance of Personal Therapy for Counsellors Returning with Episode 205 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discuss three more topics for you to listen in on: In this week’s ‘Counselling Foundations’ we’ll be focusing on the …
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Special Edition - New CPCAB Level 5 Qualification: Counselling Children and Young People In this week’s special edition podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes speaks with Heather Price of the Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB) on the exciting introduction of a new level 5 qualification - Counselling Children and Young People (11-18). The details of this …
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204 - What is Ambiguous Loss Barriers in Communication - Applying Theory to Self In Episode 204 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly return with three new topics of discussion: In today’s ‘Counselling Foundations’ we look at barriers in communication. Then in ‘Focus on Self’, Rory and Ken discuss applying theories …
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In this lecture, Chloë Swinton – integrative counsellor, trainer and founder of Ambiguous Loss UK – aims to help you understand the term ‘ambiguous loss’ and how to support clients. After watching the lecture, you will be able to: describe the term and types of ambiguous loss analyse and understand your own ambiguous losses identify …
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203 - Counselling Clients with Sex Addiction Importance of Ethics in Counselling - Knowing your Attachment Style In Episode 203 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discuss this week’s three segments: ‘Counselling Foundations’ – where we look at why ethics are important. ‘Focus on Self’ – where we look at knowing …
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202 - Counselling LGBTQ Clients Pacing Yourself in Counselling - Importance of Journaling In Episode 202 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discuss today’s three topics: ‘Counselling Foundations’ – where today’s focus lies in pacing yourself within your sessions. ‘Focus on Self’ – where Rory and Ken discuss the …
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In this lecture, counsellor and trainer Emma Chapman aims to help you understand what is required to pass academic writing assignments in counselling training. After listening to her presentation, you will be able to: identify what an assignment is asking you to do understand how to structure and plan an assignment to avoid feelings of …
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201 - Non-judgemental Attitude in Therapy Setting Boundaries as a Therapist - Talking Respectfully about Sexuality and Gender Identity In Episode 201 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly return to discuss today’s three topics: ‘Counselling Foundations’ – where today Rory and Ken focus on developing a non-judgemental attitude in therapy. ‘Focus …
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In this lecture, psychotherapist Amy Launder aims to help you become aware of moral injury, and how to work with this situation therapeutically. You will learn: to understand what moral injury is to explore what might cause moral injury to identify the impacts of moral injury to explore how we can work with moral injury …
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200 - Working with Addictions in Therapy Becoming Congruent - Feeling Incompetent as a Therapist In Episode 200 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes celebrate nearing 2 million podcast downloads before outlining today’s three segments: ‘Counselling Foundations’ where in this episode Ken and Rory discuss becoming congruent. In today’s ‘Focus on …
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199 - Resilience in the Counselling Practice Empathy in Counselling - Maternal Mental Health In Episode 199 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly return with your three favourite segments: ‘Counselling Foundations’ – where today’s focus is enhancing your empathy. ‘Focus on Self’ – where Rory and Ken introduce how to gain …
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198 – Use of Silence in Counselling Does Your History Inform Your Practice? – Race and Culture In Episode 198 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly take us through three topics: ‘Counselling Foundations’ – where in this episode the use of silence within counselling will be explored. ‘Focus on Self’ – …
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197 - Academic Writing in Counselling Who Are You in Your Practice? – Working with Moral Injury In Episode 197 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast – the first of the new season, as we enter the start of the 2021/22 academic year – presenters Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly introduce two new regular slots: ‘Counselling …
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In this lecture, psychotherapist Mamood Ahmad aims to help you understand why core competence in race, culture and antidiscrimination matters so you can situate your learning. After listening to the lecture, you will be able to: explain why race and culture core competence is vital recognise the possible consequences of not being core competent understand …
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In this lecture, counsellor Daniel Winstanley aims to help you consider how to talk respectfully with clients about gender and sexuality. His objectives are: to describe the challenges that therapists experience talking about gender and sexuality with clients to recognise the importance of appropriate language, particularly to LGBTQ+ and GSRD communities (due to historical and …
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This lecture offers you the opportunity to learn about working with goals in therapy from Mick Cooper, Professor of Counselling Psychology at the University of Roehampton. Mick introduces the topic by looking at what goals are and why they matter. He draws on research evidence to show the wide range of goal types that clients …
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Special Edition – Q&A with the National Counselling Society In this special edition of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes interviews two members of the National Counselling Society’s Council – Freya Bottomley (Interim Chief Executive during Chief Executive Meg Moss’s maternity leave) and Jyles Robillard Day (Head of Engagement and Development). Rory asks questions posed …
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In this lecture, you will learn from BACP-accredited counsellor and trainer Josephine Hughes how to understand procrastination both in yourself and in your clients so that you and they can move forward in life. After attending this lecture, you will be able to: identify specific goals in order to help you move forward in your …
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Special Edition – CPCAB’s Online Courses During academic breaks, we sometimes broadcast special editions of the Counselling Tutor Podcast. In this special edition – broadcast in the summer break of 2021, as the COVID-19 continues but is no longer at its peak – Rory Lees-Oakes speaks to Kelly Budd, Head of Qualifications at the Counselling …
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In this lecture, you will learn from counsellor and trainer Emma Chapman how and why some women struggle with the transition to motherhood, and how to support maternal mental health in a therapeutic setting. After attending this online lecture, you will be able to: understand what the term ‘maternal mental health’ encompasses identify how societal …
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196 - Importance of Self-Care in Supervision Interview with a Student – Goals in Therapy In Episode 196 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast – the last of this season, prior to the summer break – presenter Rory Lees-Oakes interviews student Ruth Watson in ‘Student Check-In’. ‘Focus on Supervision’ then sees Rory and Ken Kelly looking …
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Sally-Anne Armitage – a counsellor, supervisor, former lecturer and master’s degree student – talks in this lecture about how to work with sceptical clients. After you have completed this lecture, you will have enhanced your ability to: understand what is meant by ‘sceptical clients’ recognise scepticism in clients through how they present explore your own …
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195 – Therapeutic Impasse Seven Tasks of Supervision – Managing Scepticism in Counselling Clients Episode 195 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast opens with presenters Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discussing therapeutic impasse in ‘Student Check-In’. Then, in ‘Focus on Supervision’, they explore Michael Carroll’s seven tasks of supervision. Last, Rory talks with counsellor Sally-Anne Armitage …
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194 - The Shadow Self Parallel Process in Supervision – Peek into Practice with Tamara Howell In episode 194 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, you can hear presenters Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly talking about Carl Gustav Jung’s concept of the shadow self in ‘Student Check-In’. Then, in ‘Focus on Supervision’, they discuss the parallel …
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In this lecture, psychotherapist, creative arts counsellor and lecturer Ani de la Prida (who also founded the Association for Person Centred Creative Arts): shows you how creative arts can enhance therapeutic effectiveness and promote relational depth describes a person-centred approach to creative arts highlights the importance of non-directivity in avoiding harm when working with creative …
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193 - Tackling Destructive Thought Patterns Personal Development Linked to Theory – Boundaries in Supervision Episode 193 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast opens with ‘Student Check-In’, in which presenters Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discuss the importance of personal development for both trainee and qualified counsellors, and how this links to theory. Next – in …
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Lisa Mathurin (a counsellor, psychotherapist, supervisor and trainer) explains in this lecture how to gain a better understanding of communication by analysing transactions, using the theory of transactional analysis (TA). After listening to the lecture, you will: be able to identify the three main types of transactions know Eric Berne’s three rules of communication. Lisa …
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192 - The Supervision Triangle Key Theory in Counselling – Creative Arts Therapy In episode 192 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, presenters Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly talk in ‘Student Check-In’ about key theory in counselling. Then – in the first instalment of ‘Focus on Supervision’ – Ken and Rory talk about the supervision triangle. …
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191 - Online Supervision Training for Counsellors Placement Interview Questions – Life Transitions Episode 191 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast opens with ‘Student Check-In’ – in which presenters Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly talk about placement interviews. Next – in the final instalment of ‘Digital Counselling Revolution’ – Ken and Rory talk about online supervision …
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190 - Erikson’s Eight Stages of Development Establishing the Identity of the Client during Online Counselling – Counselling in the USA In Episode 190 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly talk about Erik Erikson’s eight stages of development in ‘Student Check-In’. ‘Digital Counselling Revolution’ then looks at the issue of establishing the …
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189 - Role of Parents in Mental Health History of CBT – Choosing the Right Equipment for Working Online Episode 189 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast opens with Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly talking through the history of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) in ‘Student Check-In’. ‘Digital Counselling Revolution’ then looks at the equipment you will …
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In this lecture, psychotherapist Martin Smith – who specialises in working with clients who have personality disorder – provides an introduction to personality types and disorders. After listening to the lecture, you will be able to: define personality disorders and types understand the main characteristics of the ten clinical personality disorders currently listed understand functional …
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188 - Counselling for Personality Disorders Dual Process Model of Grief – Attachment Issues in Telephone Therapy In episode 188 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly start with ‘Student Check-In’, discussing the dual process model of grief. In ‘Digital Counselling Revolution’, they then turn to attachment issues in telephone therapy – …
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187 – Walk-and-Talk Therapy Use of Homework in CBT – Timing of Communication in Asynchronous Counselling Episode 187 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast opens with Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly talking about the strengths and weaknesses of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and in particular the use of homework in this popular modality. ‘Digital Counselling Revolution’ then …
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186 – Understanding Your Attachment Style Counselling Training in Australia – Managing Digital Footprints In Episode 186 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes interviews Torrie Hall, a final-year counselling student from Australia. ‘Digital Counselling Revolution’ then focuses on the importance of managing digital footprints when working online, before – in Practice Matters – the presenters …
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In this lecture, Lisa Mathurin (a counsellor, psychotherapist, supervisor and trainer) introduces you to the ego state theory, which comprises the essence of the transactional analysis (TA) theory of personality, psychopathology and communication. After listening to this lecture, you will be able to: identify different ego states differentiate between the structural and functional ego state …
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In this lecture, you will learn from counsellor and tutor Simon Heath about what ecotherapy is, and how to prepare for working outside with clients. At the end of the lecture, you will: understand what ecotherapy is be able to start/continue the process of reconnecting with nature and introducing nature into the therapeutic process have …
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Special Edition – National Counselling Society: Autonomy-Centred and Process-Centred Counselling Practice We broadcast a special edition podcast on the National Counselling Society (NCS) in March 2019. This followed questions posed by members of the Counselling Tutor Facebook group. Rory then revisited the NCS in October 2020, with more questions gathered from the Facebook group, and spoke to NCS Chief …
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In this lecture, you will gain from counsellor, supervisor and trainer Bernie Wright an understanding of how to work with eating disorders. This is a specialist area that requires more training to work competently in; this lecture provides a guide map to the required knowledge, enabling you to plan your next steps if you would …
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185 – Choosing Online Therapy Platforms for Therapists The Women Who Changed Counselling – Working with Eating Disorders Episode 185 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast begins with Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discussing influential women in the field of counselling and psychotherapy. ‘Digital Counselling Revolution’ then looks at how to choose online therapy platforms for therapists. Last, …
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184 - GDPR for Therapists Surviving Counselling Training – Returning to Counselling Practice Episode 184 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast begins with Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly offering their tips on how to survive counselling training. Next, ‘Digital Counselling Revolution’ looks at GDPR for therapists, especially when working online. Finally, counsellor Paul Cullen provides a …
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In this lecture, Kairen Griffiths aims to help you consider the awareness and theory needed to work with teenagers or their carers. After listening to the lecture, you will: understand how the teenage brain develops have an awareness of the ways in which the development of the teenage brain may affect mood and behaviour be …
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183 – Online Therapy Research Findings Keeping in the Client’s Frame of Reference – Choosing a Video Background In episode 183 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly share their tips on getting into and staying within the client’s frame of reference. ‘Digital Counselling Revolution’ then looks at choosing a video background …
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182 – Tasks of Supervision in Counselling Making Reasonable Adjustments Online – Interview with NCS Chief Executive Episode 182 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast opens with a discussion between Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly on the tasks of supervision in counselling. ‘Digital Counselling Revolution’ then focuses on making reasonable adjustments online. Finally, Rory interviews Meg …
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In this lecture, you will learn from counsellor, supervisor and trainer Lisa Mathurin, who introduces the concept of contracting in the context of transactional analysis (TA), enabling you to: describe different types of contracts identify the benefits and limitations of contracting list factors for effective contracting. Lisa opens the lecture by looking at definitions of …
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Special Edition – BACP SCoPEd NOTE: BACP has issued the following statement clarifying the reference made in this podcast to counselling and psychotherapy being considered high risk by the PSA: The PSA has not yet conducted a risk assessment of their accredited professions, and we would like to apologise for the error in communication. What we …
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In this lecture, you will learn from counsellor and trainer Emma Chapman how to understand different attachment styles, how they develop, and how we might recognise and support clients who present with insecure attachment styles. After listening to the lecture, you will be able to: understand what is meant by the term ‘attachment’ describe the …
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181 – Neuroscience and Counselling Stages in the Counselling Relationship – Referrals in Online Counselling In Episode 181 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly talk about the different stages in the counselling relationship. ‘Digital Counselling Revolution’ then examines the process of making referrals in online (as opposed to face-to-face) counselling. Last, …
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In this lecture by counsellor Emily Mitchell, which aims to help you raise awareness of the effectiveness of online therapy, considering theoretical and practical implications, you will look at: what online therapy is its current evidence base, with both strengths and limitations research on therapists’ experiences of videoconferencing psychotherapy the therapeutic encounter: client, therapist, body, …
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180 – Teenage Brain Development Idiosyncratic Empathy – Interview with ACTO Chair Episode 180 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast opens with Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discussing the skill of idiosyncratic empathy. Then, in ‘Digital Counselling Revolution’, Rory interviews Adrian Rhodes, Chair of the Association for Counselling and Therapy Online (ACTO). Finally, in ‘Practice Matters’, …
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179 – Counselling Research Projects: Tips for Students New Book from Counselling Tutor – Peek into Rory’s Practice In episode 179 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly offer tips for students on succeeding in their counselling research projects. There’s then an exciting announcement in ‘Digital Counselling Revolution’ about a brand-new book …
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In this lecture, Lisa Mathurin (a ccounsellor, psychotherapist, supervisor and trainer) provides an introduction to – and general overview of – ttransactional analysis (TA). After listening to this lecture, you will be able to: describe the philosophical principles of TA define ‘thinking Martian’ categorise two levels of communication. Lisa introduces the seven TA approaches, and …
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178 – Mental Health Models Integrative vs Eclectic Therapy – Geographical Considerations in Online Counselling Episode 178 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast opens with a discussion between Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly about the differences between integrative and eclectic counselling. Then, ‘Digital Counselling Revolution’ looks at geographical considerations when working therapeutically online. Last, in ‘Practice …
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You will hear in this lecture – from counsellor and trainer Emma Chapman – what ‘co-dependency’ is, how it develops, and how to recognise and support clients who tend towards co-dependency in relationships. After watching Emma’s lecture, you will: be able to describe what co-dependency is and how it might present in a client understand …
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177 – When Clients Don’t Show Up for Therapy Endings in Online Working – Masking Autism In episode 177 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discuss the situation when clients don’t show up for therapy—or what we abbreviate as DNA (do not attend). Then, ‘Digital Counselling Revolution’ looks at how we …
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176 – Working with Challenging Clients in Counselling Immediacy – Self-Care in Online Working In episode 176 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly look at the skill of immediacy in the ‘Student Check-In’. ‘Digital Counselling Revolution’ then focuses on self-care in online working. Last, in ‘Practice Matters’, the presenters discuss working …
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175 – Supervision for Online Therapy Work Diversity – Polyvagal Theory In episode 175 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast – the first for 2021 – Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly open with the ‘Student Check-In’, discussing diversity. ‘Digital Counselling Revolution’ then looks at supervision for online therapy work. Finally, in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory interviews counsellor …
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In this lecture, Nicola Hughes – who is a creative counsellor, supervisor and trainer, as well as former performing artist and youth worker – will give you a deeper understanding of how bereavement and loss can affect children and young people, and how you can work in new ways within this niche area. With particular …
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In this lecture, counsellor and coach Judy James – who is a member of the International Society for Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) – outlines the process and some components of emotion-focused therapy. You will learn: the key features of EFT how to identify different types of emotion the differences between EFT and other forms of counselling and …
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174 – Polyvagal Theory in Counselling Practice Self Psychology – Digital Presence Online In episode 174 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly look at self-psychology in the ‘Student Check-In’. Then, in ‘Digital Counselling Revolution’, they discuss the importance of being mindful of how you present yourself online. Last, ‘Practice Matters’ focuses …
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In this lecture, you will gain from counsellor and trainer Emma Chapman an understanding of the pros and cons of using assessments in counselling, and the opportunity to explore different assessment tools. On completion of this lecture, you will: be able to explain what an ‘assessment’ is in the counselling setting understand why a counsellor …
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In this lecture, counsellor and trainer Emma Chapman will help you understand how to gain an awareness of your internal core beliefs, values and attitudes, and why doing so is essential for personal development in counsellor training. After listening to Emma’s presentation, you will be able to: describe what beliefs, values and attitudes are – …
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173 – Talking about Sex in Therapy Configurations of Self – Sending and Receiving Contracts Online Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly open episode 173 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast with the ‘Student Check-In’, looking at configurations of self. Then, in the ‘Digital Counselling Revolution’, they give tips on how to get counselling contracts signed when …
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You will hear in this lecture from Nicola Hughes, a creative counsellor, supervisor and trainer – and former performing artist and youth worker. With particular expertise in bereavement, change and loss, Nicola will help you gain a deeper understanding of these areas, so enhancing your work with clients who have suffered bereavement or are going …
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172 – Working with Trauma in Counselling Timelines in Therapy – Taking Digital Payments In episode 172 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly start with the ‘Student Check-In’, in which they discuss the use of timelines in therapy. Then, in the ‘Digital Counselling Revolution’, they give some pointers to taking payments …
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171 – Assessment in Counselling Placement Update from CPCAB – Importance of Research In episode 171 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes talks to Kelly Budd of CPCAB about student placements during the COVID-19 pandemic. Then, in ‘The Digital Counselling Revolution’, Rory and Ken Kelly discuss the importance of research in counselling. Last, ‘Practice …
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170 – Telephone Counselling Tips for Counsellors Is Transference Person-Centred? – Adverse Childhood Experiences In episode 170 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes answer the question ‘Is transference person-centred?’ Next in ‘The Digital Counselling Revolution’, they give telephone counselling tips for counsellors. Finally, in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks to Dr Suzanne …
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169 – Producing a Client Information Sheet for Counselling Mastering Counselling Skills – Working with Suicidal Clients In episode 169 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes share their tips on getting to grips with counselling skills. ‘The Digital Counselling Revolution’ then focuses on possible content for a client information sheet for …
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168 – Insurance for Online Counsellors Developing Your Internal Supervisor – Personal Beliefs in the Therapy Room In episode 168 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes talk about the concept of the internal supervisor. ‘The Digital Counselling Revolution’ then looks at insurance for online counsellors. Finally, in ‘Practice Matters’, the presenters …
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Special Edition – National Counselling Society Membership We broadcast a special edition podcast on the National Counselling Society (NCS) in March 2019. This followed questions posed by members of the Counselling Tutor Facebook group. Rory now revisits the NCS with more questions gathered from the Facebook group, and speaks to NCS Chief Executive Meg Nunn. …
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167 – Therapist Boundaries Imposter Syndrome – Ethical Problem-Solving In episode 167 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes discuss imposter syndrome, before ‘The Digital Counselling Revolution’ looks at therapist boundaries when working online. Finally, in ‘Practice Matters’, the presenters talk about ethical problem-solving. Imposter Syndrome (starts at 1.55 mins) Imposter syndrome …
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166 – Is Online Therapy Effective? Self-Concept and the Johari Window – Writing Counselling Notes In episode 166 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes kick off with the Student Check-in, talking about self-concept and how the Johari window can be used to promote personal development. ‘The Digital Counselling Revolution’ then focuses …
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165 – Is Online Therapy Safe? Self-Care in Online Personal Development Groups – Ethics of Self-Care Episode 165 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast focuses on self-care, with Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes starting off by discussing self-care in online personal development (PD) groups. ‘The Digital Counselling Revolution’ then looks into the question ‘Is online therapy …
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164 – Online Therapy Contract Practising Skills in an Online Training Environment – Children and Loss In episode 164 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes discuss creative ways of practising skills online. ‘The Digital Counselling Revolution’ then focuses on specific areas in online therapy contracts. Last, in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory talks …
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163 – Questions to Ask Counselling Placement Interviewers The Black-Hole Effect – Preparing to Work with Self-Harm In episode 163 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes look at questions to ask at counselling placement interviews. ‘The Digital Counselling Revolution’ then focuses on another theory to be aware of when working online: …
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162 – Counselling Clients on Medication Being Sent for Counselling – Managing the Disinhibition Effect In episode 162 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes look at mandatory personal counselling for students of counselling and psychotherapy. ‘The Digital Counselling Revolution’ then focuses on a theory to be aware of when working online: …
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161 – Synchronous and Asynchronous Communication in Counselling Managing Study Anxiety – Is Assessment Misunderstood? In episode 161 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes provide tips on how to manage the anxiety that you may naturally be feeling at the prospect of starting the new academic year. ‘The Digital Counselling Revolution’ …
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160 – Benefits and Challenges of Counselling Clients Online Blended Learning – Working with Bereavement Welcome to episode 160 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, in which Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes discuss what blended learning is, and what it can offer you. Then, our new slot ‘The Digital Counselling Revolution’ looks at the benefits and …
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What Are the Challenges of Remote Learning? The way counselling courses are delivered has changed because of social distancing, and it’s likely this will affect students’ success rates. Colleges and universities are structuring the courses in a way that minimises face-to-face contact. This means that lectures and classes that would traditionally be delivered in person …
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159 – Challenges in Online Counselling Training The Digital Counselling Revolution – Existential Therapy Welcome to episode 159, the first in our brand-new series of the Counselling Tutor Podcast. In this episode, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes discuss the challenges of online counselling training where much of the input is provided remotely. Then, in an …
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158 – BACP Special: Employment for Counsellors During the academic breaks, the Counselling Tutor Podcast returns periodically with special editions – and in this last podcast of the current season, Rory Lees-Oakes talks to Kris Ambler (Workforce Lead) at the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) about how the professional body is seeking to …
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157 – BACP Special: Starting a Private Practice in Counselling During the academic breaks, the Counselling Tutor Podcast returns periodically with special editions – and this time, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes discuss what you need to consider when starting a private practice in counselling. Rory interviews Jo Langston (Ethics Services Manager) and Caz Binstead …
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When you listen to this lecture, counsellor and coach Michelle Vickers – who is also trained in working with children and adolescents – will give you: an alternative perspective on anxiety disorders and how to bring about remission of symptoms an understanding of the two arms that are relevant when working with a client who …
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156 – Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Confidentiality: A Legal or Ethical Issue? – New Course from CPCAB In episode 156 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast – the last academic podcast for this academic year – Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes discuss the legal and ethical aspects of confidentiality. ‘Check-In with CPCAB’ then looks at a …
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155 – Blended Learning in Counselling Training Entering Counselling Training with a Difficult Past – Handling Abusive Phone Calls In episode 155 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes give some tips on the feasibility of entering counselling training if you have a difficult past. ‘Check-In with CPCAB’ then looks at the …
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154 – Deliberate Practice in Counselling Placement Interviews – Stockholm Syndrome In episode 154 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes give some tips on interviews for counselling placements. ‘Check-In with CPCAB’ then looks at the concept of deliberate practice: what it means and how to do it in your counselling practice. …
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153 – Attribution Bias and How It Matters in Counselling Assessment Protocols during COVID-19 Period – Preparing to Work with Anger In episode 153 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes delve into the psychological theory of attribution bias. ‘Check-In with CPCAB’ then looks at how assessment will be carried out this …
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152 – Applying Winnicott’s Attachment Theory in Counselling How Different Theories View Mental Health – Adding CBT Skills to Your Toolbox In episode 152 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes explore how different theories view mental health. ‘Check-In with CPCAB’ then looks at the possible benefits of adding a level 5 …
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151 – Benefits of Getting a Level 5 Diploma in Counselling Working with Conflicting Ethical Frameworks – Counselling Autistic Clients In episode 151 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes discuss the challenge of working with conflicting ethical frameworks. ‘Check-In with CPCAB’ then looks at the possible benefits of getting a Level …
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150 – Single Session Therapy Stepping up to the Next Level – Preparing for Exams NOTE: The CPCAB section of the podcast was recorded before the Covid-19crisis. Exam arrangements may have changed. In episode 150 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes talk about what to expect when you move up to …
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149 – CORE Assessment in Counselling Work Preparing for Next-Level Interviews – Reflecting on Future Support Needs In episode 149 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes provide tips on how to prepare for interviews for the next level of counselling training (or for placements). ‘Check-In with CPCAB’ then focuses on the …
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148– Counselling for Substance Abuse Disruptions to Study – Assessment of Students In episode 148 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes talk about students’ concerns following the disruption to counselling studies in the COVID-19 pandemic. ‘Check-In with CPCAB’ then looks at how students are assessed against course criteria. Finally, in ‘Practice …
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147 – Power Dynamics in Counselling Issuing of Qualifications – Maintaining Professional Motivation In episode 147 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes talk about the power dynamics in the counselling relationship. ‘Check-In with CPCAB’ then explores how counselling qualifications are issued. Last, in ‘Practice Matters’, Ken and Rory discuss how to …
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146 – ADHD Counselling Transferring Counselling Skills Online – Complaining about Course Providers In episode 146 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes talk about Counselling Tutor’s response to the effect on counsellors of the COVID-19 pandemic, discussing our new online course to support you to switch to online and telephone counselling. …
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COVID-19 Special 02 – Online Counselling Supervision Online Learning for Students – Managing Clients’ Anxiety In the second COVID-19 Special of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes discuss the challenges for students in switching from face-to-face to online learning—as well as online counselling supervision—and how we can help manage clients’ anxiety in …
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COVID-19 Special 01 – Different Ways of Counselling during the COVID-19 Outbreak Dealing with Disruption for Students – CPCAB Response to the Virus In this first COVID-19 Special of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes respond to the fast-changing situation. The three topics, especially the different ways of counselling during the COVID-19 …
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145 – Working with Shame in Counselling External Verification of Training Courses – General Data Protection Regulation In episode 145 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes explore shame--a widespread human emotion--and working with shame in counselling. ‘Check-In with CPCAB’ then looks at the role of external verifiers in counselling training. Last, …
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144 – Suicide Prevention for Counsellors Making an Ethical Referral – What Tutors Learn from Their Students In episode 144 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes share their experience of when and how to make an ethical referral. ‘Check-In with CPCAB’ then explores the two-way learning in the counselling classroom. Finally, …
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143 – Grief Recovery Method Cognitive Dissonance – Minimum Assessment Levels In episode 143 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes explain cognitive dissonance. ‘Check-In with CPCAB’ then looks at the concept of the minimum assessment levels set by awarding bodies and how course providers may add to these. Last, in ‘Practice …
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In this lecture, counsellor and trainer Emma Chapman – who has a particular interest in suicide prevention, having worked at a specialist charity in this field – will help you develop a basic awareness of how to work safely with clients who experience thoughts of suicide. This will enable you to: recognise the importance of …
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142 – How to Create a Good Counselling Environment What Else CPCAB Does – Working with Children In episode 142 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes look at how to create a good counselling environment – talking about the ideal elements and the bare minimum. ‘Check-In with CPCAB’ then describes CPCAB’s …
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141 – Pros and Cons of Integrative Counselling Standardising Assessment Levels – Endings in Counselling In episode 141 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes look at the pros and cons of integrative counselling, and compare it with eclectic counselling. ‘Check-In with CPCAB’ then focuses on standardising assessment levels across awarding bodies, …
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140 – Counselling for Self-Harm Anti-Discriminatory Practice in Counselling – Dual Relationships with Tutors In episode 140 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes discuss discrimination and how to guard against this in your counselling practice. ‘Check-In with CPCAB’ then looks at the tricky issue of dual relationships between tutors and students. …
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139 – Counselling a Grieving Child Using Your Placement Effectively – Long-Term Counselling In episode 139 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes point out the many benefits of doing a counselling placement, beyond the obvious purpose of building your 100 hours’ experience. ‘Check-In with CPCAB’ then covers working with a client …
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138 – Id, Ego and Superego Progression Routes in Training – Adverse Childhood Experiences In episode 138 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes explain the concepts of the id, ego and superego. ‘Check-In with CPCAB’ then looks at progression routes when training in counselling. Last, in ‘Practice Matters’, the presenters describe …
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137 – Counselling Suicidal Clients Taking a Year out of Your Course – Dealing with Disagreements with Colleagues In episode 137 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes talk about counselling suicidal clients, or clients who express suicidal thoughts. ‘Check-In with CPCAB’ then looks at what to do if you need to …
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In this lecture, counsellor Samantha Davies gives you an insight into counselling clients with ADHD – a complex brain order, with three different types, which she explains and illustrates with examples. Samantha has a special interest in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), following her own experience as a parent of a child with the condition, …
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136 – Best Practice in Taking Client Notes in Counselling When Client Notes Are Requested – Student Support Networks In episode 136 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes discuss the situations in which you may be required to release client notes. Moving onto ‘Check-In with CPCAB’, Rory talks to Kelly Budd …
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135 – Preparing for Counselling Breaks Your First Client Hour – Planning for CPD In episode 135 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes offer tips on how to plan for counselling breaks. In ‘Check-In with CPCAB’, Rory talks to Kelly Budd about feelings as you approach your first client hour, and …
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134 – Giving and Receiving Feedback in Counselling Training Personal Limitations in Person-Centred Therapy – Theory in the Counselling Room In episode 134 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes talk about whether therapists as individuals may be the limiting factor in the person-centred approach. ‘Check-In with CPCAB’ then offers some tips …
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In this lecture, counsellor Carol Ann Dixon explores the theory and practice of couples and relationship counselling, with the objectives of: defining couples counselling exploring its unique features highlighting different approaches to couples counselling discussing an integrated map for this. Watch this Lecture + Access Hundreds of Hours of CPD Certified CPD for Qualified Counsellors …
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In this lecture, Carole Henderson – Managing Director of Grief Recovery Europe – explores grief and how the Grief Recovery Method can be implemented in your practice, looking in particular at: understanding what grief is and what it is not describing what the Grief Recovery Method is and how it differs from other grief models …
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133 – Can You Become a Counsellor with a Criminal Record? Exciting New Book from CPCAB – Professional Wills In episode 133 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes discuss if you can become a counsellor with a criminal record. In ‘Check-In with CPCAB’, there then follows an announcement about a new …
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132 – Working within Your Competence in Counselling Getting an Assignment Referred – Differences between Role Play and Real Play In episode 132 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes talk about the experience of getting an assignment referred. ‘Check-In with CPCAB’ then focuses on differences between role play (working with made-up …
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131 – Personal Development Groups in Counselling Training Personal Therapy during Training – Ethical Frameworks in Practice In episode 131 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes discuss personal development (PD) groups in counselling training. ‘Check-In with CPCAB’ then looks at the importance and value of personal therapy during counselling training. Finally, …
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130 – How to Set Boundaries as a Counsellor Contracting with Your Supervisor – Considerations When Placement-Hunting In episode 130 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes discuss supervision contracts. ‘Check-In with CPCAB’ then looks at what to consider when looking for a placement. Finally, the presenters explore how to set boundaries …
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129 – Counselling Diverse Clients Learning by Observing More Experienced Therapists – Data Protection In episode 129 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes talk about counselling diverse clients. ‘Check-In with CPCAB’ then discusses how we can learn from observing others who have more experience than we do. Last, the presenters explain …
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128 – How to Find Counselling Placements Logging Client Hours – Insurance for Counsellors In episode 128 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes talk about applying for counselling placements. ‘Check-In with CPCAB’ then discusses how to log client hours, in particular looking at clients who DNA (do not attend) and at …
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127 – Recording Therapy Sessions Reasonable Adjustments for Students – Feelings on Breaking Confidentiality In episode 127 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes look at recording therapy sessions. ‘Check-In with CPCAB’ then looks at reasonable adjustments that can be made by centres to help establish a level playing field for all …
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126 – Is Counselling Accreditation Essential? Describing Feelings – Authenticity in Counselling In episode 126 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes discuss the use of feelings words. ‘Check-In with CPCAB’ then looks at the value of authenticity, both psychologically and physically. Last, the presenters debate whether or not professional-body counselling accreditation …
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125 – How to Set Up a Private Counselling Practice Differences between Counselling and Other Types of Helping – Is a Level 4 Qualification Sufficient for Entering Private Practice? In episode 125 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes discuss the differences between counselling and using counselling skills. ‘Check-In with CPCAB’ then …
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124 – Assessment Tools in Counselling A Student’s Journey – Importance of Psycho-Education In episode 124 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes talk to a special guest about her journey through counselling training. ‘Check-In with CPCAB’ then looks at assessment tools in counselling. Last, the presenters explore the value of psycho-education …
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123 – Why Is There a Need for Ethical Frameworks in Counselling Dual Relationships in Counselling Training – When a Client Disagrees with Us In episode 123 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes discuss the need for ethical frameworks in counselling. Our new regular segment, ‘Check-In with CPCAB’, then looks at …
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122 – Counselling Session Role Play versus ‘Real-Life’ Counselling How Counselling Differs from Other Helping Professions – Why We Check In In episode 122 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes discuss the differences between counselling and other forms of helping. Our new regular segment, ‘Check-In with CPCAB’, then looks at why …
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121 – Difference Between Counselling Assessment Criteria and Learning Outcomes Stepping up to a New Level – Getting the Skills Right In episode 121 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast – the second in this new season – Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes offer tips on stepping up to the next level in your counselling training. …
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120 – Purpose of Counselling Awarding Bodies Coping with Returning to Counselling Study – Meeting and Reforming Groups In episode 120 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast – the first in this new season – Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes talk about how to avoid overwhelm when returning to studying after the summer break. Next, they …
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Adverse Childhood Experiences are things that can happen in children's lives that may impact upon their future experiences. Within this lecture, you will explore: Adverse Childhood Experiences and the life long consequences of trauma. Interventions that may be used to support those with ACEs. How Adverse Childhood Experiences and counselling fit together. ACE scoring. Underpinning …
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How to Engage Difficult Clients as a Counsellor Every counsellor is likely to find themselves counselling difficult clients at sometime or other. Engaging a resistant client means understanding what the barriers are for the client before looking for a solution. Counselling difficult clients effectively takes a carful balance of theory, self care and understanding the …
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Brain Plasticity and Trauma Fourth Force in Psychology The first force in psychology was psychoanalysis, brought to us by Sigmund Freud. Then, in the 1940s and 1950s, came the second force, behaviourism (courtesy of people like Skinner and Watson). Later, in the 1960s, Rogers and Maslow introduced humanism, the third force in psychology. The fourth …
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History of Attachment Theory It was British psychiatrist John Bowlby (who worked at the Tavistock Centre, London) who originally introduced the idea of attachment styles at the end of World War II, in the 1950s. Bowlby was commissioned by the World Health Organization to research what happens when children are taken away at an early …
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119 – Counselling Children of Narcissistic Parents Feeling Frightened by a Client – Humanistic Love in the Therapy Room In episode 119 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast – the last of this season – Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes talk about counselling children of narcissistic parents. In ‘Practice Matters’, Rory explores what to do when …
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118 – Being the Adult in the Therapy Room Different Forms of Family – Helicopter Skills in Counselling In episode 118 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes describe the importance of the counsellor ensuring that they are being the adult in the therapy room. In ‘Practice Matters’, Rory talks about different …
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117 – Are the Core Conditions in Counselling Necessary and Sufficient? Working with Clients on Prescribed Medication – Counsellors with Tattoos In episode 117 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes ask whether or not Carl Rogers’ core conditions in counselling are necessary and sufficient for psychological change. In ‘Practice Matters’, Rory …
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116 – Counselling Supervision Models Networking for Counsellors – Pluralistic Counselling In episode 116 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes examine the different counselling supervision models. In ‘Practice Matters’, Rory then talks about the importance of networking for counsellors. The presenters end this episode with a description of and discussion on …
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115 – How to Grow as a Counsellor Valuing Yourself as a Professional – Using Academic Breaks Productively In episode 115 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes look at the importance of valuing yourself as a professional. Then – in ‘Practice Matters’ – Rory explores how to grow as a counsellor. …
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114 – Counselling Reluctant Clients Sex in the Therapy Room – Use of Academic Journals In episode 114 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes talk about counselling reluctant clients. In ‘Practice Matters’, Rory then discusses how to approach clients who discuss intimate relationships in therapy. Finally, the presenters look at using …
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113 – Therapeutic Use of Self in Counselling The Neuroscience of Empathy – Rory’s New Book In episode 113 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes start by talking about the neuroscience underlying empathy in humans and animals. In ‘Practice Matters’, Rory explores the therapeutic use of self in counselling. Last but …
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112 – Finding Work as a Counsellor Meeting a New Client – What Happens When a Client Dies In episode 112 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes explore the etiquette of meeting a new client. In ‘Practice Matters’, Rory talks about possible procedures when a client dies. Finally, the presenters discuss …
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111 – Self-Disclosure in Counselling Avoiding Plagiarism – Rejecting a Supervisor In episode 111 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes discuss the importance of avoiding plagiarism in counselling studies. In ‘Practice Matters’, Rory looks at self-disclosure in counselling by practitioners. Last, the presenters talk about how to reject a supervisor, if …
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110 – Dual Relationships in Counselling Working with Visual Impairment – Counselling and the Law In episode 110 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes discuss dual relationships in counselling. In ‘Practice Matters’, Rory looks at working with clients who have visual impairment. Finally, the presenters talk about the importance of understanding …
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109 – Counselling Angry Clients Working in Two Agencies – Making Peace with Our Failures In episode 109 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes talk about the pros and cons of working in two (or more) agencies as a student or qualified counsellor. Next – in ‘Practice Matters’ – Rory looks …
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108 – Linking Theory to Personal Development as a Counsellor Writing Letters to Other Professionals – Working with a Client’s Emotional Age In episode 108 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes describe why it is important to link theory to your personal development as a counsellor, and how you can do …
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107 – Group Supervision for Counsellors Working with Intrusive Thoughts – Dealing with Emergency Phone Calls from Clients In episode 107 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes talk about intrusive thoughts and how best to deal with these. In ‘Practice Matters’, Rory then looks at how to deal with emergency phone …
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106 – Unethical Behaviour in Counselling Using Assessment Tools in Counselling – Levels of Training In episode 106 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes discuss the use of assessment tools in counselling. In ‘Practice Matters’, Rory then looks at the various forms of unethical behaviour in counselling. Finally, the presenters talk about …
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105 – Counselling Placement Interview What Defines the Therapeutic Relationship? – Distractions in the Therapy Room In episode 105 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes talk about important elements of the therapeutic relationship. In ‘Practice Matters’, Rory then covers possible distractions in the therapy room, and how to deal with these. The …
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Special Edition – National Counselling Society In response to a number of questions posed by the Counselling Tutor Facebook group, the National Counselling Society (NCS) agreed to work with the Counselling Tutor team to create a podcast to respond to those questions. NCS wrote the show notes for this episode. NCS are delighted to have created …
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104 – Confidentiality in HIV/AIDS Counselling Preparing for Residentials – What Is a Professional Body? In episode 104 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes discuss residentials that form part of counselling courses. In ‘Practice Matters’, Rory then talks about the differences between professional (or ethical) bodies and awarding bodies. The podcast …
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103 – Attachment Styles Future of Counselling Qualifications –Importance of Feelings in Counselling In episode 103 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes talk about the future of counselling qualifications. Next – in ‘Practice Matters’ – Rory describes attachment styles. Last, the presenters discuss why we focus on feelings (as opposed to narrative/story) …
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102 – How to End a Counselling Session Explaining Your Modality to Clients – When Clients Ask for Advice In episode 102 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes talk about whether and how to explain your modality to clients. In ‘Practice Matters’, Rory looks at how to end a counselling session. …
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101 – When Counselling Doesn’t Work Study-Life Balance for Student Counsellors –Personal Development as Counselling Students In episode 101 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes discuss the challenges of balancing your studies with all the other demands of life. In ‘Practice Matters’, Rory looks at what we can do when counselling doesn't …
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100 – Success in Counselling Celebrations in the Counselling Room – Achieving 100 Client Hours Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes are very proud and excited to present the 100th episode of the Counselling Tutor Podcast! There have been over 600,000 downloads of the podcast since it began – that’s about the population of Glasgow – with …
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099 – How to Dress as a Counsellor Friendships with Clients – Progression Routes after Level 3 In episode 99 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes discuss the thorny issue of whether it’s possible to become friends with a former client. In ‘Practice Matters’, Rory discusses how to dress as a counsellor. He …
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Special Edition – Counselling Clients with Autism During the UK academic breaks, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly produce occasional special editions of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, in which they provide a ‘deep dive’ into a specific topic important to counselling and psychotherapy. In this episode, Rory talks with Angela Maughan about her experiences with autism as both …
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Special Edition – Studying with Dyslexia During the UK academic breaks, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly produce occasional special editions of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, in which they provide a ‘deep dive’ into a specific topic important to counselling and psychotherapy. In this episode, Rory talks with Yvonne Lomas about her experiences with dyslexia as both …
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098 – Use of Questions in Counselling Can a Counsellor Be Too Nice? – Understanding Your Attachment Style In episode 98 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes discuss whether it’s possible for a counsellor to be too nice. In ‘Practice Matters’, Rory then talks about the appropriate use of questions in counselling. …
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097 – Personal Therapy for Counsellors Managing Anxiety in Skills Assessments – Cultural Divisions In episode 97 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes talk about the natural anxiety that students often experience when having their counselling skills observed and/or assessed. In ‘Practice Matters’, Rory explores the thinking behind the requirement of many …
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096 – Difference between Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice Matters: Developing Your Internal Supervisor – Skill of Reflection In episode 96 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes clarify the difference between counselling and psychotherapy. In ‘Practice Matters’, Rory looks at how to develop your own internal supervisor. Last, the presenters discuss the …
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095 – Level Required for Qualification as a Counsellor – Working with Clients Who Have a Mental Health Diagnosis – Working with Sex Offenders In episode 95 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes clarify the study type and level required to become qualified as a counsellor. In ‘Practice Matters’, Rory looks …
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094 – Can We Ever Be Truly Non-Biased? – GDPR – Feeling Judged by Your Personal Counsellor In episode 94 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes debate whether we can ever be truly non-biased. In ‘Practice Matters’, Rory covers the new General Data Protection Regulation for Europe. Finally, the presenters talk …
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093 – Dyslexia and Counselling Studies – Immediacy as a Skill – Personal Development Linked to Theory In episode 93 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes talk about what it means to be dyslexic as a counselling student. In ‘Practice Matters’, Rory talks about immediacy as a skill. Last, the presenters …
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092 – Developing Your Modality – Free Speech in the Therapy Room – Working with Diverse Client Groups In episode 92 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes talk about whether and – if so – when it is advisable to add to your original modality. In ‘Practice Matters’, Rory discusses the …
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091 – Struggling with Fellow Students – Phones in the Counselling Room – Sharing Your Accomplishments and Qualifications In episode 91 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes offer tips on what to do if you feel you clash with another student in your group. In ‘Practice Matters’, Rory looks at the …
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090 – Joining an Ethical Body – Sex in the Therapy Room – Being a Reflexive Practitioner In episode 90 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes describe the importance of joining an ethical body as a student member. In ‘Practice Matters’, Rory provides an overview on how to work with issues …
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089 – Direct Questions from Clients – How Research Informs Practice – Understanding Agency Policies In episode 89 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes talk about how to respond when a client asks you a direct question. In ‘Practice Matters’, Rory describes the importance of research for counselling. Finally, the presenters …
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088 – Reflective Journal Writing – Working with Clients Going through Court – Disclosing Personal Problems as a Student In episode 88 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes offer tips on writing a reflective journal (a common requirement of counselling training courses). In ‘Practice Matters’, Rory talks about what you need …
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087 – Self-Harm – ‘Shrinking’ People – Smart Placement Searching In episode 87 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes look at the complex issue of self-harm. In ‘Practice Matters’, Rory describes how to ‘shrink’ people. Last, the presenters provide guidance on looking for a counselling placement. Self-Harm (starts at 2.58 mins) …
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086 – Touch in Counselling – Working with Suicidal Clients – Anxiety When Working in Groups In episode 86 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes look at the difficult issue of touch in counselling. In ‘Practice Matters’, Rory describes strategies from his experience of working with suicidal clients. The presenters end …
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085 – ‘Here and Now’ in Counselling – Client Dependency – Reasons for Study In episode 85 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes look at the ‘here and now’ in counselling. In ‘Practice Matters’, Rory talks about the risk of client dependency and how to spot this. Finally, the presenters discuss …
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084 – Goal-Setting in Study – Fundamentals in Counselling – Reading Lists In episode 84 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast – the first of season 4 – Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes offer tips on setting goals for the academic year ahead, and describe the support they can offer with your studies. ‘Practice Matters’ goes …
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Special Edition: Interview with Professor Tim Bond This episode is dedicated to the BACP Ethical Framework 2018 update. Rory Lees-Oakes interviews Professor Tim Bond, who serves as consultant to the BACP on its Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions. Tim is also the author of Standards and Ethics for Counselling in Action (4th edition) (Sage, …
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082 – Effective Study – Taking Risks in Therapy – Faith: Internal or External Locus of Evaluation? In episode 82 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes offer tips on how to study effectively. ‘Practice Matters’ addresses the difficult issue of taking risks in therapy. Last, the presenters discuss faith and religion, …
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081 – Not Getting a Place on a Course – Timelines in Therapy – Overcoming Barriers to Learning In episode 81 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes offer guidance for disappointed students who haven’t got a place on the course they wanted. ‘Practice Matters’ goes on to describe the use of …
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080 – Domestic Abuse – Trauma-Informed Practice – Cognitive Dissonance In episode 80 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes talk about counselling clients who are affected by domestic abuse. ‘Practice Matters’ discusses trauma-informed practice. Last, the presenters explain cognitive dissonance. Domestic Abuse (starts at 1.27 mins) All counsellors are likely to …
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079 – Becoming a Counsellor Feelings of Incompetence – Working with a Third Person in the Room – Completing Your Placement Hours In episode 79 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes offer tips on the common issue of having feelings of incompetence in the process of becoming a counsellor. ‘Practice Matters’ …
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078 – Using Quotations in Assignments – When Clients Never Return – Getting Assignments Referred In episode 78 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes offer tips on using quotations in assignments. ‘Practice Matters’ looks at reasons why clients may ‘disappear’. Last, the presenters discuss what it means to have an assignment …
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077 – Age of Counselling Students – Working within Your Competence – Fitness-to-Practise Letters In episode 77 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes discuss whether age is a barrier to starting counselling training. ‘Practice Matters’ then looks at working within your competence as a counsellor. Finally, the presenters talk about getting …
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076 – Working with Clients’ Defences – Limits to Confidentiality – Key Principles of the Person-Centred Approach In episode 76 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes discuss how to spot and work with clients’ defences. ‘Practice Matters’ then investigates the limits to confidentiality in counselling. Finally, the presenters discuss the key …
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075 – Psychodynamic Theory – Transference – Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs In episode 75 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes talk about psychodynamic theory. ‘Practice Matters’ then delves into transference, before the presenters discuss Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. Psychodynamic Theory (starts at 1.36 mins) Psychodynamic theory was originally developed by …
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074 – Self-Concept – Attending – Unconditional Positive Regard In episode 74 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes talk about self-concept, as written about by Carl Rogers. ‘Practice Matters’ examines attending. Last, the presenters discuss unconditional positive regard (UPR). Self-Concept (starts at 2.04 mins) Self-concept is an idea much discussed by …
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First Counselling Session - Overview for Student Counsellors The first counselling session is different from any subsequent sessions. In the first session, you will put a counselling contract in place, discuss boundaries and the limitations of confidentiality. It also gives you as the counsellor an opportunity to assess the client's needs as they explain their …
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073 – Active Listening – The Caldicott Principles – Working with Simile and Metaphor in Counselling In episode 73 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes discuss the skill of active listening. ‘Practice Matters’ follows, in which Rory explains the Caldicott principles and how these can support ethical multidisciplinary working. Finally, the …
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072 – Empathy in Counselling – Stages of Counselling – Immediacy In episode 72 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes discuss empathy in counselling. Continuing to ‘Practice Matters’, Rory explains the main stages of counselling. Last, the presenters discuss immediacy. Empathy in Counselling (starts at 1.58 mins) Empathy and sympathy are …
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071 – Dual-Process Model of Bereavement – Hard-to-Help Clients – Dementia and Validation Therapy In episode 71 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes talk about the dual-process model of bereavement. ‘Practice Matters’ focuses on hard-to-help clients. Finally, the presenters discuss working with clients with dementia, including using validation therapy. Dual-Process Model …
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070 – Transcribing Sessions - Contracting in Counselling - Cognitive-Behavioural Approach In episode 70 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes offer tips on recording and transcribing counselling sessions. ‘Practice Matters’ discusses the important contents of a counselling contract. Last, the presenters discuss the philosophy that underlies cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT). Recording and Transcribing …
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069 – Informing Clients of Your Student Status – Getting the Most from Your Placement – When Counsellors Have Clinical Depression In episode 69 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes talk about whether you should tell clients that you are a student counsellor. ‘Practice Matters’ then looks at how to make …
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068 – Expressive Therapies – Reviews in Counselling – Working with Goals In episode 68 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes talk about the strengths and hazards of expressive therapy, before ‘Practice Matters’ examines reviews in counselling. Then, the presenters discuss goal-setting with clients. Expressive Therapies (starts at 2.05 mins) Expressive …
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067 – Difference and Diversity in Counselling – Recognising Own Transference – Writing a Reflective Journal for Submission In episode 67 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes talk about difference and diversity in counselling. ‘Practice Matters’ focuses on how you, as counsellor, can recognise when you are experiencing transference relating to …
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066 – Is All Counselling, Person-Centred? – Boundaries in Counselling – When Clients Change the Topic In episode 66 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes ask whether all counselling modalities are based on the person-centred approach. ‘Practice Matters’ then looks at boundaries in counselling. Last, the presenters discuss possible reasons for …
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065 – Decoding Criteria – Making Referrals – Using Timelines in Counselling In episode 65 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes explain how to decode the academic language of criteria. Following on – in ‘Practice Matters’ – Rory advises on making referrals. Finally, the presenters discuss how to use timelines in …
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064 – Language Use by Clients – Assessing Clients – Person-Centred Interventions In episode 64 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes discuss what to do when a client uses language that you might be uncomfortable with or not understand. Next, in a brand-new slot – ‘Practice Matters’ – Rory offers guidance …
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063 – Patterns of Relating – Cyber Trauma – When Your Moral Compass Shifts In episode 63 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes offer guidance on the meaning of the term ‘patterns of relating’. ‘Theory with Rory’ looks at the new area of cyber trauma. Finally, the presenters discuss the life-changing …
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062 – First Contact with Clients – Philosophy of Martin Buber – Challenging Our Own Prejudice In episode 62 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes offer tips on how to make the first contact with a new client. ‘Theory with Rory’ summarises Martin Buber’s concept of ‘I–Thou’ versus ‘I-It’. Last, the …
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061 – Ethical Dilemmas versus Ethical Conflicts – Rackets and Stamps in Transactional Analysis – Id, Ego and Superego In episode 61 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes explain the difference between ethical dilemmas and ethical conflicts, and how you can deal with these. ‘Theory with Rory’ looks at rackets and …
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060 – Self-Care for Counsellors – Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development – Comparing and Contrasting Humanistic Models In episode 60 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes discuss how to look after yourself as a counsellor, especially when you are experiencing difficult events in your own life. ‘Theory with Rory’ presents …
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059 – When Your Personal Beliefs Differ from the Client’s – Eugene Gendlin’s Focusing – Hitting Awarding-Body Criteria In episode 59 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken and Rory discuss how to offer unconditional positive regard (UPR) when your client has very different personal beliefs from your own. ‘Theory with Rory’ looks at the work …
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058 – Law on Adoption Counselling – Brain Plasticity – Does Therapist Gender Matter? In episode 58 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken and Rory explain the law on counselling adopted people on adoption issues. ‘Theory with Rory’ looks at the cutting-edge field of brain plasticity. To finish this episode, the presenters discuss whether and …
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057 – Explicit versus Implicit – Existentialism – Science behind Person-Centred Counselling In episode 57 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken and Rory talk about the difference between ‘explicit’ and ‘implicit’. ‘Theory with Rory’ discusses existentialism. Last, the presenters explain the science behind person-centred counselling. Explicit versus Implicit (starts at 1.21 mins) The awarding body …
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056 – Spotting Subtle Themes in Counselling – Experiments in Gestalt Therapy – Skills in Existential Therapy In episode 56 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken and Rory talk about how to spot subtle themes in counselling. ‘Theory with Rory’ discusses experiments in gestalt therapy. Finally, the presenters talk about useful skills in existential therapy. …
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055 – Gender Equality in Counselling – Seven-Eyed Model of Supervision – Race and Culture in Counselling In episode 55 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken and Rory discuss gender equality in counselling. ‘Theory with Rory’ examines Robin Shohet and Peter Hawkins’ seven-eyed model of supervision. The podcast ends with a debate on race and …
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054 – Mobile Phones in the Therapy Room – Separation Individuation Theory – When Clients Come to Therapy Reluctantly In episode 54 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken and Rory discuss how to deal with clients who check their mobile phones during therapy sessions. ‘Theory with Rory’ explains Margaret Mahler’s separation individuation theory. Finally, the …
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053 – Writing a Journal – Self-Object Transference – Collective Grief In episode 53 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken and Rory provide tips on journal-writing. ‘Theory with Rory’ looks at self-object and self-object transference (from the self-psychology movement). Finally, the presenters discuss the phenomenon of collective grief. Writing a Journal (starts at 2.42 mins) …
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052 – Self-Care in Skills Practice – Topdog and Underdog in Gestalt Therapy – Is Age a Barrier in Counselling? In episode 52 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken and Rory discuss how to look after yourself in skills practice. ‘Theory with Rory’ looks at the concepts of topdog and underdog in gestalt therapy. Last, the …
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051 – Organising Your Class-Notes – False Memory Syndrome – UK Professional Bodies In episode 51 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken and Rory provide tips on how best to organise your class-notes. ‘Theory with Rory’ discusses false memory syndrome, which Rory illustrates with a live experiment on Ken! Finally, the presenters list the many …
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050 – Vocabulary in Counselling – Redecision Therapy – Dealing with Conflict In episode 50 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly describes the benefits of expanding your vocabulary. ‘Theory with Rory’ looks at redecision therapy, a school of transactional analysis. Last but not least, the presenters discuss the role and experience of conflict in …
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Introduction In counselling training courses, you will have to record your skills in order for these to be evaluated. While this might sound a really daunting prospect, getting into good habits on recording skills can really help your development as a counsellor. Carl Rogers himself was strongly in favour of recording sessions, and was one …
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049 – Taking a Break for Self-Care – The Jonah Complex – Planning Your Resources for This Year’s Study In episode 49 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast – the first in Season 3, as the UK academic year starts again – Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discuss how important it is to take a break. …
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047 – Rise of Person-Centred Counselling in Europe – Endings in Counselling – Achievements of Counselling Tutor In episode 47 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast—the finale of Season 2—Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discuss how person-centred counselling first came to Europe. ‘Theory with Rory’ looks at endings in counselling. Finally, the presenters review the …
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046 – Coping with Stress as a Counselling Student – Trauma Bonds – Personal Counselling for Trainees In episode 46 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly talk about how to cope with stress as course deadlines loom. ‘Theory with Rory’ examines trauma bonds, then the presenters discuss personal therapy for trainee …
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045 – Dialogue in Therapy – Development of the Person-Centred Approach – Choosing a Supervisor In episode 45 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly talk about how to avoid asking, ‘How does that make you feel?’ ‘Theory with Rory’ looks at three key phases in the development of person-centred counselling. Last, …
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Special Edition: Preparing to Work Therapeutically with Sexual Abuse and Trauma In this special edition of the Counselling Tutor Podcast – broadcast outside the usual UK academic term-time, and covering one topic in greater depth – Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discuss working with clients who have experienced sexual abuse and trauma. Preparing to work …
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044 – Getting into the Client’s Frame of Reference – Existential Counselling – Does the Seventh Stage of Process Exist? In episode 44 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly offer tips on how to get into the client’s frame of reference. ‘Theory with Rory’ looks at existential counselling, as developed by …
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043 – Choosing an Awarding Body – Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing – Challenge in Counselling In episode 43 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly talk about how to choose which awarding body to go with for your qualification. ‘Theory with Rory’ explains about the new therapy of eye movement desensitisation …
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042 – Dealing with Client Anger in the Counselling Room – Secondary Loss – Responding to Requests for Advice In episode 42 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discuss how to deal with clients who display anger in the therapy room. ‘Theory with Rory’ examines secondary loss. Finally, the presenters talk …
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041 – Writing Case Studies – Carl Rogers’ 19 Propositions – Counselling Skills In episode 41 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly describe how to write a case study. ‘Theory with Rory’ looks at how best to apply the 19 propositions when writing case studies and assignments. Last, the presenters talk …
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040 – Personal Boundaries – Melanie Klein’s Object Relations Theory – Diversity In episode 40 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discuss personal boundaries for counsellors. ‘Theory with Rory’ explains object relations theory, as developed by Melanie Klein. Finally, the presenters talk about diversity in the counselling room. Personal Boundaries (starts …
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039 – First Sessions with Clients – Integrative versus Eclectic Therapy – Measuring Client Progress In episode 39 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly talk about meeting new clients for the first time. ‘Theory with Rory’ examines the difference between integrative and eclectic therapy. To conclude, the presenters talk about ways …
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038 – Law in Counselling and Psychotherapy – Seven Stages of Process – Endings In episode 38 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discuss the laws relating to counselling. ‘Theory with Rory’ examines the seven stages of process. Last, the presenters talk about endings in counselling. Law in Counselling and Psychotherapy …
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037 – Transference and Countertransference – Unconditional Positive Regard – Your Research Project In episode 37 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly talk about transference in the counselling room. ‘Theory with Rory’ examines unconditional positive regard (UPR). Finally, the presenters talk about doing your research project. Transference and Countertransference (starts …
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036 – Using Counselling Qualifications Overseas and in Other Roles – Congruence – Funding for Counselling Training In episode 36 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discuss the viability of using counselling qualifications in other countries and in other areas of work. ‘Theory with Rory’ looks at congruence, and then the …
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035 – When a Client Judges You – Psychological Contact – When a Client Cries In episode 35 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discuss how to deal with clients who show prejudice towards you. ‘Theory with Rory’ explains the ‘hidden condition’ of psychological contact. Last, the presenters talk about what …
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Recent Developments in Person-Centred Therapy: Carl Rogers and Beyond Recent developments in person-centred therapy have been cited in a number of books, in particular The Tribes of the Person-Centred Nation. Written by well-known voices in the world of humanistic therapy such as Nick Baker and Mick Cooper, it explores how the work and thinking of Carl Rogers developed …
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034 – Safeguarding Computer Data – Margaret Warner and Fragile Process – Confidentiality in Counselling In episode 34 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly talk about how to store digital backups of notes and documents securely. ‘Theory with Rory’ looks into Margaret Warner's work on fragile process. Finally, the presenters discuss …
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033 – Counsellors in Schools – Postmodernism in Therapy – Insurance for Counsellors In episode 33 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly talk about the growth of counselling in schools. ‘Theory with Rory’ decodes ‘postmodernism’ and discusses how this affects the world of counselling and psychotherapy. Finally, the presenters discuss the …
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032 – Recent Changes in Counselling – Thematic Apperception Test – Using Transitional Objects In episode 32 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly talk about recent changes in the world of counselling. ‘Theory with Rory’ then examines thematic apperception tests. Last, the presenters discuss the use of transitional objects. Recent …
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031 – Dealing with Your Own Emotions – Karpman’s Drama Triangle – Managing Your Time as a Trainee Counsellor In episode 31 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly talk about how to deal with your own emotions when counselling clients bring up intense emotions during the session. ‘Theory with Rory’ takes …
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Phenomenology in Counselling Carl Rogers, the 'founding father' of humanistic counselling, embraced Phenomenology in the Person Centred counselling model. Individual perception Conscious experience Developing meanings from our perceptions Frame of reference Phenomenology is an approach in philosophy which concentrates on the study of consciousness and how we experience the world. It focuses on: Phenomenological Theory of Personality Rogers …
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030 – Levels of Qualification – Tuckman’s Team Development Model – Self-Actualisation versus the Actualising Tendency In episode 30 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly explain the levels of counselling qualification in the UK. ‘Theory with Rory’ takes a look at Dr Bruce Tuckman’s team development model. Last, the presenters examine …
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How to Develop Empathic Understanding Counselling - Frame of Reference Frame of reference was first used by Carl Rogers, the founder of person-centred therapy, in 1959. He believed: "The state of empathy, or being empathic, is to perceive the internal frame of reference of another with accuracy and with the emotional components and meanings which …
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029 – Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder – Elisabeth Kübler-Ross –Student Overwhelm In episode 29 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discuss post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). ‘Theory with Rory’ takes a look at the life and work of Elisabeth Kübler-Ross. Finally, the presenters discuss the feelings of overwhelm often faced by students of …
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028 – Online Counselling – Cognitive Dissonance Theory – Referring Clients In episode 28 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discuss online counselling. ‘Theory with Rory’ focuses on cognitive dissonance, and the presenters end by discussing onward referrals in counselling. Online Counselling This is a growth area in counselling, with continual …
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027 – Keeping a Journal – Bowlby and Attachment Theory – Posture in Counselling In episode 27 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discuss the benefits of keeping a journal and how to do so. ‘Theory with Rory’ looks at John Bowlby’s work on attachment. Finally, the presenters discuss posture in …
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026 – Using Social Media as a Counsellor – The Oedipus Complex – Paid Media – Personal Development Groups In episode 26 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discuss your personal use of social media as a counsellor. ‘Theory with Rory’ examines the Oedipus complex, and the final episode of ‘Person-Centred …
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025 – Introjected Values – Gerard Egan – Building a Website 2 – Gender in Counselling In episode 25 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discuss introjected values. ‘Theory with Rory’ looks at Gerard Egan’s model of counselling, and ‘Person-Centred Business’ suggests what pages and content you will need on your …
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024 – Choosing Your Modality – Irrational Thoughts – Building a Website 1 – Dealing with Personal Triggers In episode 24 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discuss how to choose the modality you will practise. ‘Theory with Rory’ looks at irrational thoughts, and ‘Person-Centred Business’ explains how to build a …
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023 – Lone Working – Stereotypes – Creating a Brochure – Referencing In episode 23 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discuss lone working. ‘Theory with Rory’ looks at stereotyping, and ‘Person-Centred Business’ explains how to create a brochure about your services. Finally, the presenters describe how to get the referencing right …
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022 – Client Notes and Confidentiality – Actualising Tendency – Offering a Free First Meeting – Research in Practice In episode 22 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly talk about client confidentiality and its many grey areas. ‘Theory with Rory’ looks at the actualising tendency, and ‘Person-Centred Business’ considers offering a …
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Questions from Clients – Erotic/Eroticised Transference – Writing Your Elevator Pitch – Self-Care in Practice In episode 21 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly talk about what to do when a client asks us a question. ‘Theory with Rory’ looks at erotic and eroticised transference, while ‘Person-Centred Business’ explains how to …
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Gifts from Clients – Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs – Following Up Enquiries – Counselling Placements In episode 20 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discuss the dilemma of gifts from clients. Rory then explains Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, and Ken – in ‘Person-Centred Business’ – looks at what to do following …
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In episode 19 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly talk about the Saturday Book Club, and how to read academic books. ‘Theory with Rory’ looks at empathy, while ‘Person-Centred Business’ covers how to request and take payment from clients in private practice. Finally, the presenters discuss the importance of insurance. Reading …
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018 – Theory and Practice – Five-Relationship Model – Business Planning – Qualitative and Quantitative Research In episode 18 – as the Counselling Tutor Podcast comes of age! – Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discuss how to deal with a mismatch between theory and practice. ‘Theory with Rory’ looks at Petruska Clarkson’s five-relationship model, while …
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017 – Returning to Study – Defence Mechanisms – Person-Centred Business – BACP Ethical Framework In episode 17 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast – the first in season 2 – Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly talk about returning to study after the summer break. ‘Theory with Rory’ looks at defence mechanisms, while Ken introduces a …
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016 – Self-Care – Gestalt Therapy – Honing Your Skills – Personal Change and Relationships In episode 16 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast – which marks the season 1 finale – Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discuss self-care for counsellors. Rory gives an overview of gestalt therapy, while Ken speaks about how you can sharpen …
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015 – Counselling Young People – Scripts, Injunctions and Drivers – Appropriate Referrals – Progression In episode 15 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly cover the topic of counselling children and adolescents. ‘Theory with Rory’ takes a look at the transactional-analysis (TA) theory of scripts, injunctions and drivers, and Ken speaks …
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014 – Assignment Referrals – 19 Propositions 2 – Rapport-Building – Eclectic versus Integrative Counselling In episode 14 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly look at assignment referrals, and what learning we can take from these. Rory then continues his decoding of Carl Rogers’ 19 propositions, and ‘Skills with Ken’ discusses …
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013 – Third Person in the Room – 19 Propositions 1 – Simile and Metaphor – Personal Philosophy in Counselling In episode 13 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discuss the ‘third person in the room’. ‘Theory with Rory’ introduces Carl Rogers’ 19 propositions, and Ken looks at working with imagery. …
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012 – Self-Actualisation – Solving Ethical Problems – Seven Stages Of Process in Practice 2 – Difference between Counselling and Psychotherapy In episode 12 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly look at Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. Rory presents an approach to solving ethical problems, while Ken continues his application of Carl …
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011 – Note-Taking – Transactional Analysis – Seven Stages of Process in Practice 1 – Supervision In episode 11 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly look at note-taking for counsellors. ‘Theory with Rory’ explores the ego states of transactional analysis (TA), while ‘Skills with Ken’ relates the seven stages of process to practice. Our presenters …
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010 – REBT – Endings in Counselling – Ethics versus Culture In the tenth episode of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes take a close look at Albert Ellis’s rational emotive behaviour therapy (REBT), while Ken Kelly explores endings in counselling. In ‘Ask Ken and Rory’, our presenters debate ethics versus culture in counselling. Free Handout …
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009 – Power in Counselling – Carl Rogers’ Biography – Skill of Challenge – Psychopathology In the ninth episode of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes talk about the role of power in the therapeutic relationship. Rory presents on the life of Carl Rogers, while Ken explains the skill of challenging. In …
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008 – Real-World Counselling – Hidden Conditions – Immediacy – Therapeutic Process In the eighth episode of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes discuss how counselling in the real world differs from skills practice in the classroom. ‘Theory with Rory’ looks at the hidden conditions of Carl Rogers, and Ken examines the skill …
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007 – Therapeutic Pace – Phenomenology – Skill of Questioning – BACP-Accredited Courses In this seventh episode of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes discuss how to manage client expectations about therapeutic pace, and your reaction to these. Rory looks at the theory of phenomenology, while ‘Skills with Ken’ examines questioning. Finally, the …
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006 – Counselling Assignments – Conditions of Worth – Skill of Focusing – Measuring Self-Development In the sixth episode of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes provide some tips on counselling assignments. ‘Theory with Rory’ looks at conditions of worth, and then Ken explains the skill of focusing. The episode ends with a …
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005 – PD Groups – Critiques of Carl Rogers – Idiosyncratic Empathy – Counselling Placements In the fifth episode of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes discuss personal-development (PD) groups. ‘Theory with Rory’ looks at critiques of Carl Rogers, and ‘Skills with Ken’ at idiosyncratic empathy. Finally, in ‘Ask Ken and Rory’, …
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004 – Equality & Diversity – Configurations of Self – Opening a Session – CPD In the fourth episode of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes take a look at equality and diversity. ‘Theory with Rory’ looks at configurations of self, and ‘Skills with Ken’ at opening a counselling session. Finally, in …
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In this third episode of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes explore how to turn down our counselling ‘volume’. ‘Theory with Rory’ looks at transference and countertransference; and in the skills section, Ken examines paraphrasing. In a new slot, ‘Ask Ken and Rory’, the presenters look at the challenge of showing unconditional positive regard …
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002 – Parallel Process – Seven Stages of Process – Skill of Reflection In this second episode of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes speak about the idea of the ‘wounded healer’. ‘Theory with Rory’ looks at the seven stages of process; and in the skills section, Ken introduces the skill of reflection in …
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001 – Contracting – Core Conditions – Silence In this first episode of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes speak about contracting as a counsellor. ‘Theory with Rory’ looks at the core conditions of Carl Rogers; and in the skills section, Ken introduces the power and benefits of silence. The Counselling Contract As …
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Well’ I thought to myself, – ‘I did not expect this to happen !’, as I processed the unexpected turn of events, which found me, stood along with the entire school population on an all weather pitch on a cold wet January morning, being ‘accounted for ‘ as part of a fire drill. As I waited for the …
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Associate columnist and 'reporter at large' Barry Heap reminds us that having a unique personal identity is fine , however being catogorised and sterotyped for it is not. Barry writes a regular 'agony aunt' column for the online magazine thegayuk.com Stereotypes in counselling So another festive period has come and passed, presents have been exchanged and …
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On the 21st of May 2006, Petruska Clarkson, who developed the 5 relationship model, died alone in a hotel room in Amsterdam. She was 58 years old when she took her own life. Born in South Africa, she came to England in 1976 and became an authoritative voice in the world of psychotherapy, specifically developing …
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Third Person in the Counselling Room Recording Therapy Sessions with Clients Effective client contact is a sacred bond where client and practitioner grow and learn but does a recording device in the room change the dynamics? Part of studying counselling is examining our practice in professional discussion and having a recording of part of a …
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In the next few weeks tutors like myself will be handing out BACP student membership packs to learners starting the first year of the level 4 Diploma in Counselling. This is a ritual is performed by most tutors at the start of practice based courses , sending out a clear message that counselling is a …
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Carl Rogers and Gloria Carl Rogers and Gloria, there cannot be many counsellors or students of counselling that have not watched the film ‘Three approaches to Psychotherapy’ and wondered who Gloria was and what was the story behind the film? ‘Three approaches to psychotherapy’., filmed in 1964 was Everett Shostrom’s second attempt at filming the …
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The 4 Tasks of grieving is based on research undertaken by J. William Worden, Ph.D, currently a professor of Psychology at the Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola University California. Worden, a prolific author on the subject of how grief is experienced by adults and children, publishised 6 books on the subject, co-authoring many more. His grief model moved away …
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How to Survive Counselling Training (a students guide) is my first attempt at ‘writing’ . I offer you this ‘guide’ with the same mixture of trepidation and heady excitement I experienced on my very first day as a Diploma student at Tameside College in 2002. The guide was ‘born’ from a number of conversations through …
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Shame in psychotherapy is one of the most powerful emotions clients can experience, and perhaps the most contradictory and difficult to work with as a therapist. One of the most powerful reflections on shame was quoted by AdamAppleton a writer of personal development books who had suffered an abusive childhood; “Share whatever it is you're ashamed …
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