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Counselling Tutor podcast

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The Counselling Tutor podcast serves student counsellors and psychotherapists in training. Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly examine the theory and practice of counselling and deliver academic content in an easy to understand and fun podcast. Students of Person Centred counselling, Transactional Analysis and behavioural models such as CBT will find something relevant to their studies on the Counselling Tutor Podcast.

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Episodes

059 – When Your Personal Beliefs Differ from the Client's – Eugene Gendlin's Focusing 25.11.2017 31:20

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 of Eugene Gendlin, who developed the approach of focusing. Finally, the presenters offer encouragement on meeting the criteria of awarding bodies for counselling qualifications.

058 – Law on Adoption Counselling – Brain Plasticity 18.11.2017 27:57

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 how the gender of the therapist affects counselling.

057 – Explicit versus Implicit – Existentialism 11.11.2017 25:25

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.

056 – Spotting Subtle Themes in Counselling – Experiments in Gestalt Therapy 04.11.2017 24:20

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.

055 – Gender Equality in Counselling – Seven-Eyed Model of Supervision 27.10.2017 37:32

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 culture in counselling.

054 – Mobile Phones in the Therapy Room – Separation Individuation Theory 13.10.2017 32:08

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 presenters discuss clients who come to therapy reluctantly – for example when they are sent by someone else, or when an initial enquiry about therapy services...

053 – Writing a Journal – Self-Object Transference 06.10.2017 32:37

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.

052 – Self-Care in Skills Practice – Topdog and Underdog in Gestalt Therapy 30.09.2017 25:00

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 presenters debate whether (either younger or older) age is a barrier for counsellors.

051 – Organising Your Class-Notes – False Memory Syndrome 21.09.2017 40:26

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 ethical bodies relating to counselling and psychotherapy in the UK, examining the similarities and differences.

050 – Vocabulary in Counselling – Redecision Therapy 16.09.2017 41:17

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 counselling training and practice.

049 – Taking a Break for Self-Care – The Jonah Complex 08.09.2017 31:44

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. 'Theory with Rory' describes the Jonah complex, followed by some tips from the presenters on planning for the study year ahead.

Special Edition: Progression Routes 29.07.2017 25:47

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 progression routes for those finishing counselling training courses. At this time of year – when UK colleges and universities finish for the summer break – it may be a time for you to relax and reflect on next...

047 – Rise of Person-Centred Counselling in Europe – Endings in Counselling 16.06.2017 29:22

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 achievements of Counselling Tutor over the last 12 months.

046 – Coping with Stress as a Counselling Student – Trauma Bonds 09.06.2017 32:58

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 counsellors.

045 – Dialogue in Therapy – Development of the Person-Centred Approach 03.06.2017 35:52

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, the presenters offer tips on finding a suitable counselling supervisor.

Special Edition: Preparing to Work Therapeutically with Sexual Abuse and Trauma 26.05.2017 42:39

044 – Getting into the Client's Frame of Reference – Existential Counselling 19.05.2017 31:42

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 Rollo May and Viktor Frankl. Finally, the presenters discuss the seven stages of process.

043 – Choosing an Awarding Body – Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing 13.05.2017 44:25

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 and reprocessing (EMDR). Last, the presenters discuss the skill of challenge in counselling and psychotherapy.

042 – Dealing with Client Anger in the Counselling Room – Secondary Loss 06.05.2017 36:35

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 about what to do if a client asks you for advice.

041 – Writing Case Studies – Carl Rogers' 19 Propositions 28.04.2017 31:17

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 about diversity in the counselling room.

040 – Personal Boundaries – Melanie Klein's Object Relations Theory 31.03.2017 32:31

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.

039 – First Sessions with Clients – Integrative versus Eclectic Therapy 24.03.2017 39:08

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 of measuring improvement in clients.

038 – Law in Counselling and Psychotherapy – Seven Stages of Process 17.03.2017 46:04

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.

037 – Transference and Countertransference – Unconditional Positive Regard 10.03.2017 36:27

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.

036 – Using Counselling Qualifications Overseas and in Other Roles – Congruence 03.03.2017 35:30

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 presenters talk about funding for counselling training.