Counselling Tutor

162 – Counselling Clients on Medication Being Sent for Counselling – Managing the Disinhibition Effect 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: […]

161 – Synchronous and Asynchronous Communication in Counselling Managing Study Anxiety – Is Assessment Misunderstood? 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’ […]

160 – Benefits and Challenges of Counselling Clients Online Blended Learning – Working with Bereavement 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 […]

159 – Challenges in Online Counselling Training The Digital Counselling Revolution – Existential Therapy 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 […]

158 – BACP Special: Employment for Counsellors 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 […]

157 – BACP Special: Starting a Private Practice in Counselling 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 […]

156 – Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Confidentiality: A Legal or Ethical Issue? – New Course from CPCAB 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 […]

155 – Blended Learning in Counselling Training Entering Counselling Training with a Difficult Past – Handling Abusive Phone Calls 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 […]

154 – Deliberate Practice in Counselling Placement Interviews – Stockholm Syndrome 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: what it means and how to do it in your counselling practice. […]

153 – Attribution Bias and How It Matters in Counselling Assessment Protocols during COVID-19 Period – Preparing to Work with Anger 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 […]

152 – Applying Winnicott’s Attachment Theory in Counselling How Different Theories View Mental Health – Adding CBT Skills to Your Toolbox 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 […]

151 – Benefits of Getting a Level 5 Diploma in Counselling Working with Conflicting Ethical Frameworks – Counselling Autistic Clients 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 […]

150 – Single Session Therapy Stepping up to the Next Level – Preparing for Exams NOTE: The CPCAB section of the podcast was recorded before the Covid-19crisis. Exam arrangements may have changed. In episode 150 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes talk about what to expect when you move up to […]

149 – CORE Assessment in Counselling Work Preparing for Next-Level Interviews – Reflecting on Future Support Needs 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 […]

148– Counselling for Substance Abuse Disruptions to Study – Assessment of Students 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 […]