Counselling Tutor

147 – Power Dynamics in Counselling Issuing of Qualifications – Maintaining Professional Motivation 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 […]

146 – ADHD Counselling Transferring Counselling Skills Online – Complaining about Course Providers 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. […]

COVID-19 Special 02 – Online Counselling Supervision Online Learning for Students – Managing Clients’ Anxiety 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—as well as online counselling supervision—and how we can help manage clients’ anxiety in […]

COVID-19 Special 01 – Different Ways of Counselling during the COVID-19 Outbreak Dealing with Disruption for Students – CPCAB Response to the Virus 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 […]

145 – Working with Shame in Counselling External Verification of Training Courses – General Data Protection Regulation In episode 145 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes explore shame--a widespread human emotion--and working with shame in counselling. ‘Check-In with CPCAB’ then looks at the role of external verifiers in counselling training. Last, […]

144 – Suicide Prevention for Counsellors Making an Ethical Referral – What Tutors Learn from Their Students 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, […]

143 – Grief Recovery Method Cognitive Dissonance – Minimum Assessment Levels 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 […]

142 – How to Create a Good Counselling Environment What Else CPCAB Does – Working with Children 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 […]

141 – Pros and Cons of Integrative Counselling Standardising Assessment Levels – Endings in Counselling In episode 141 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes look at the pros and cons of integrative counselling, and compare it with eclectic counselling. ‘Check-In with CPCAB’ then focuses on standardising assessment levels across awarding bodies, […]

140 – Counselling for Self-Harm Anti-Discriminatory Practice in Counselling – Dual Relationships with Tutors 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. […]

139 – Counselling a Grieving Child Using Your Placement Effectively – Long-Term Counselling 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 […]

138 – Id, Ego and Superego Progression Routes in Training – Adverse Childhood Experiences 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 […]

137 – Counselling Suicidal Clients Taking a Year out of Your Course – Dealing with Disagreements with Colleagues 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 […]

136 – Best Practice in Taking Client Notes in Counselling When Client Notes Are Requested – Student Support Networks 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 […]

135 – Preparing for Counselling Breaks Your First Client Hour – Planning for CPD 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 […]