Counselling Tutor podcast

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, the presenters talk about ethical frameworks in practice, and their use in resolving any ethical dilemmas.

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 as a counsellor, to prevent/manage situations when clients push the boundaries of the counselling relationship.

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 the importance of data protection, especially in relation to recording sessions.

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 session lengths. Finally, the presenters explain the importance of having the right insurance as a counsellor.

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 students. Finally, the presenters explore the feelings that might arise in the counsellor and the client when confidentiality has to be broken.

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 is essential for counsellors.

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 looks at whether a Level 4 counselling qualification is enough for setting up in private practice. Finally, the presenters explore how to set up a private counselling practice. They discuss what you will need to consider...

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 in counselling.

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 dual relationships in counselling. Finally, the presenters discuss what to do when a client disagrees with you.

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 we check in. Finally, the presenters explore the experience of counselling in 'real life' as opposed to college-based counselling session role play or practice sessions.

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. Our new regular segment, 'Check-In with CPCAB', then looks at counselling assessment criteria and learning outcomes. Last, the presenters explore the pressure we might put ourselves under to get our counselling ski...

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 introduce a brand-new regular segment, 'Check-In with CPCAB' (more below), and discuss the purpose of counselling awarding bodies. Finally, the presenters look at meeting new groups in your stu...

In episode 119 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast – the last of this season – Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes talk about how to work with clients who have a narcissistic parent. In 'Practice Matters', Rory explores what to do when you find a client frightening. Finally, the presenters look at humanistic love in the counselling room.

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 types of family structures, and considerations in working with clients in this respect. Last but not least, the presenters look at helicopter skills in the therapy room.

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 then talks about how to work with clients on prescribed medication. Finally, the presenters discuss the topic of counsellors who have tattoos.

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 pluralistic therapy.

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. Last, the presenters discuss how you can use your academic breaks productively.

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 academic journals.

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 most certainly not least, Ken announces the publication of Rory's new book, Counselling Theory in Practice: A Student Guide (Nielsens UK, 2019), and...

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 finding work as a counsellor.

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 you interview several to choose the right one for you.

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 laws relevant to counselling, with a particular focus on the Equality Act 2010.

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 at counselling angry clients. The episode ends with the presenters offering tips on how we can make peace with our failures, and learn to see failure as a positive tool for le...

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 so. In 'Practice Matters', Rory explains how to write letters to other professionals. Finally, the presenters discuss the challenges of working with a client's emotional – as opposed to chronological – age.

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 calls from clients. Last, the presenters discuss group supervision for counsellors and how this is different from one-to-one supervision.