Counselling Tutor podcast

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 Matters', the presenters explain the three main mental health models.

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 manage and experience endings online. Finally, in 'Practice Matters', Rory talks with person-centred counsellor, trainer, author and doctoral student Lisa Crom...

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 with hard-to-help or challenging clients in counselling.

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 and trainer Emma Chapman on polyvagal theory.

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 on the polyvagal theory in counselling practice, which is the topic of a new lecture by counsellor and trainer Em...

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 working online or by telephone. Finally, 'Practice Matters' comprises an interview with Michael Pearson about talking about sex and sexuality in t...

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 digitally. Finally, 'Practice Matters' focuses on working with trauma in counselling, through an interview with Tracy Jarvis, a psychotherapi...

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. Last, 'Practice Matters' looks at assessment in counselling, the topic of a new lecture available in Counsellor CPD , our online CPD library that con...

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 Zeedyk about adverse childhood experiences (ACEs).

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 counselling. Last, in 'Practice Matters', the presenters discuss how to work with suicidal clients, drawing on the work of Dr Andrew Reeves, former BACP C...

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 talk about how your personal beliefs may influence therapy work, and where you can learn more about this.

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.

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.

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 on the question 'Is online therapy effective' and the research evidence for its effectiveness. Then, in 'Practice Matters', the presenter...

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 safe' and gives ways to ensure personal safety during sessions. Finally, in 'Practice Matters', the presenters discuss the ethical i...

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 to Nicola Hughes about working with bereaved children.

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: the black-hole effect. Last, in 'Practice Matters', the presenters discuss working with clients who self-harm.

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: the disinhibition effect. Finally, in 'Practice Matters', the presenters discuss counselling clients on prescription medication.

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' then looks at synchronous and asynchronous communication in counselling – what these are and the various pros and cons of each. Last, in 'Practice Matters',...

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 challenges of counselling clients online. Finally, in 'Practice Matters', Rory talks to counsellor and trainer Nicola Hughes about the important topic of bereave...

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 innovative new slot 'The Digital Counselling Revolution', the presenters look at where counselling is going in the era of social distancing and reduc...

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 enhance employment for counsellors and psychotherapists. Finding paid work as a...

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 (a member of the Private Practice Divisional Executive) at the British Association of Counselling...

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 new course to be offered by CPCAB. Last, in 'Practice Matters', the presenters talk about acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), which is the topic of a new Counsellor CPD...

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 development of blended learning in the field of counselling and psychotherapy. Finally, in 'Practice Matters', the presenters discuss how to handle abusive phone calls.