ken@counsellingtutor.com
Counselling Tutor podcast
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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Jun 27, 2026
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Episodes
265 – How to Set Up a Therapy Room 19.05.2023 55:31
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 counselling. Then in 'Practice Today', Rory and Ken discuss how to set up your therapy room. And lastly in 'Practice Matters', we see the end of our 6-week-long series looking into the National Coun...
264 – Counselling a Client You Don't Like 12.05.2023 50:50
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 'Practice Today', Rory and Ken speak about counselling a client you don't like as a person. And lastly in 'Practice Matters', Rory is once again speaking with Meg Mos...
263 – NCS Membership Benefits 05.05.2023 1:04:30
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 Today', Rory and Ken take us through what happens if you have to break confidentiality. And lastly in 'Practice Matters', Rory speaks with Camilla Firth, the h...
262: Integrative and Pluralistic Counselling Difference 28.04.2023 45:08
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 eclectic, integrative and pluralistic counselling. Then in 'Practice Today', we look at the importance of psychological education for our clients. And lastly in 'Practice Matters', R...
261 - Professional Conduct Procedures for Counsellors 21.04.2023 1:02:26
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 have Daragh Mac Loughlin from Web Healer speaking about the differences between a DIY website and a professionally built one. And lastly in 'Practice Matters', Rory...
260 – NCS Accreditation 13.04.2023 1:00:39
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 preparing for a research project. Then in 'Practice Today', we look at building your ethical framework into your supervision sessions. And lastly in 'Practice Matters', Rory speak...
Special Edition: NCS Accredited Register Programme 29.03.2023 34:09
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.
259 – Counselling Cult Survivors 22.03.2023 54:45
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 and Ken discuss understanding your ethical body's complaints procedures. · And lastly in 'Practice Matters', Rory speaks with Claire Alison Hams on counsel...
258 – Touch in Therapy 15.03.2023 47:40
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 touch in therapy. · And finally in 'Practice Matters', Rory speaks with Sally-Anne Armitage on managing risk.
SCoPEd: Summary of Views and Perspectives 14.03.2023 50:54
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 and Linked Professions (ACC) · Britis...
257 – Counselling Muslim Clients 09.03.2023 1:10:00
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 think about what you might do when meeting a client in a social setting. · And lastly in 'Practice Matters', Rory speaks with Tayba Azim on counselling Muslim clients...
256 – TEAM CBT 03.03.2023 55:45
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 transitional objects. · And finally in 'Practice Matters', Rory speaks with Sean Connolly about TEAM CBT.
Special Episode: Winston's Wish 22.02.2023 34:32
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.
255 – Note Keeping in Counselling Agencies 17.02.2023 49:42
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 the different expectations you might find from an agency or placement when storing notes. · Then in 'Practice Today', Rory and Ken discuss whether you can be a member of...
254 – Counselling Celebrities 09.02.2023 45:52
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. · Then in 'Practice Today', Rory and Ken discuss things you might consider when it comes to counselling celebrities. · Then in 'Practice Matters', Rory speaks with Catherine Samson...
253 – Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy 31.01.2023 58:15
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 Today', Rory and Ken discuss counselling in tough economic times. And lastly in 'Practice Matters', Rory speaks with Ruth Hill about Rational Emotive Behaviour Th...
252 – Helping Clients with Trauma Bonding 26.01.2023 48:04
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. Then in 'Practice Today', we discuss changing your ethical body. And lastly in 'Practice Matters', Rory speaks with Sally-Anne Armitage about the use of empathy in counsel...
251 – Difference between PTSD and Complex PTSD 20.01.2023 58:37
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 Gestalt therapy. Then in 'Practice Today' Rory and Ken will discuss sexual intimacy. Lastly in 'Practice Matters', Rory speaks with Lou Lebentz on the difference between PTSD and complex PTSD (CPTSD).
250 – Counselling Terminally Ill Clients 13.01.2023 46:02
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 Today', Rory and Ken discuss protecting your data online. And finally in 'Practice Matters', Rory speaks with Paula Mayes on counselling terminally ill clients.
249 – Stages of Grief 06.01.2023 53:48
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 the therapy room. In today's podcast: Returning with 'Theory in Practice', today we look at Elisabeth Kübler-Ross' stages of grief. Then in our...
248 – SEO for Therapists 13.12.2022 1:00:11
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 Partner', Rory and Ken discuss SEO for therapists and counsellors (in particular how to use local SEO effectively). And finally in 'Practice Matters', Rory speaks w...
247 – Counselling for Adoption 07.12.2022 54:26
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' Rory and Ken discuss how you can begin to build yourself a referral network. And finally in 'Practice Matters', Rory speaks with Sam Shiel about counselling for ado...
246 – Advertising for Therapists 30.11.2022 1:01:47
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 'Practice Partner', Rory and Ken discuss options when it comes to paid advertising for therapists, and the possible pros and cons. Then lastly in 'Practice Matters', Ro...
245 – Stages of Counselling 23.11.2022 1:07:21
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 'Practice Partner', Rory and Ken discuss digital tools you may want to look into when it comes to running your own practice. And lastly in 'Practice Matters', Rory speaks with Carley Symes...
244 – How to Deal with Guilt in Therapy 18.11.2022 56:47
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 Partner' Rory and Ken discuss how we keep, store and manage data. And lastly in 'Practice Matters' Rory speaks with Amy Launder on how to deal with guilt in therapy.
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