Counselling Tutor podcast

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 in counselling: what it means and how to do it. Finally, in 'Practice Matters', the presenters discuss Stockholm Syndrome.

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 year, given that in-person exams cannot take place due to the COVID-19 situation. Last, in 'Practice Matters', the presenters explore working with anger in the counselling room.

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 CBT diploma to your counselling qualifications. Finally, in 'Practice Matters', the presenters look at the use of Winnicott's attachment theory in counselling.

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 5 diploma in counselling. Finally, in 'Practice Matters', Rory interviews Lisa Cromar about counselling autistic people.

In episode 150 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes talk about what to expect when you move up to the next level of counselling training. 'Check-In with CPCAB' then focuses on external assessment, and how you can best prepare for this. Finally, in 'Practice Matters', Rory interviews Professor Windy Dryden about single-session therapy.

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 support you may like to put in place as you finish the academic year, and perhaps your whole course. Last, in 'Practice Matters', Rory interviews psychologist John Mello...

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 Matters', Rory interviews counsellor Linda Mather about counselling for substance abuse.

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 maintain professional motivation, especially during the COVID-19 lockdown period.

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. 'Check-In with CPCAB' then explores complaints processes for students of counselling and psychotherapy. Finally, in 'Practice Matte...

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 and supervision, and how we can help manage clients' anxiety in these very difficult times.

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 outbreak, have all been chosen to reflect topical areas for students of counselling and psychotherapy at this challenging time.

In episode 145 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes explore shame, and how to work with this widespread human emotion in the counselling room. 'Check-In with CPCAB' then looks at the role of external verifiers in counselling training. Last, in 'Practice Matters', the presenters discuss the General Data Protection Regulation and its implications for counselling profession...

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, in 'Practice Matters', Rory interviews counsellor and tutor Emma Chapman about suicide prevention for counsellors.

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 Matters', Rory interviews Carole Henderson, Managing Director of Grief Recovery Europe, about the Grief Recovery Method.

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 other activities that you might not already be aware of. Finally, in 'Practice Matters', Rory interviews a specialist in working with children.

In episode 141 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes look at the pros and cons of integrative counselling, and compares it with eclectic counselling. 'Check-In with CPCAB' then focuses on standardising assessment levels across awarding bodies, before 'Practice Matters' discusses endings in counselling.

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. Last, in 'Practice Matters', the presenters explore counselling for self-harm, including the forms that self-harm takes.

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 long-term, and how this differs from the experience of providing short-term therapy. Finally, in 'Practice Matters', the presenters disc...

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 the emergence of the concept of adverse childhood experiences and how these may affect your work.

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 take a year out of your course. Finally, in 'Practice Matters', the presenters discuss dealing with disagreements with colleagues.

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 about support networks for students. For the final section of the podcast, the 'Practice Matters' slot returns by popular demand; this week, it focuses on best practice in taking clien...

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 how to prepare for this. Finally, the presenters discuss the importance of CPD, and an exciting new way to access this online.

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 for positively and constructively giving and receiving feedback in counselling training. Last, Ken and Rory discuss the place of theory in the counselling room in different...

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 book that is about to be published, especially aimed at Level 4 students of counselling. Last, the presenters talk about professional wills: what these might cover and why they matter.

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 scenarios) and real play (working with real situations) in peer work. Finally, the presenters discuss working within your competence in counselling.