Counselling Tutor
Summary: The Counselling Tutor podcast serves current and prospective students of counselling and psychotherapy, as well as qualified practitioners, supervisors and tutors. Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly examine the theory and practice of counselling and deliver academic, practice-based and CPD-related content in an easy-to-understand and fun podcast. Students and practitioners of person-centred counselling, transactional analysis (TA) and behavioural models (e.g. CBT) will find something relevant to their studies and work on the Counselling Tutor podcast.
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092 – Developing Your Modality – Free Speech in the Therapy Room – Working with Diverse Client Groups In episode 92 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes talk about whether and – if so – when it is advisable to add to your original modality. In ‘Practice Matters’, Rory discusses the […]
091 – Struggling with Fellow Students – Phones in the Counselling Room – Sharing Your Accomplishments and Qualifications In episode 91 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes offer tips on what to do if you feel you clash with another student in your group. In ‘Practice Matters’, Rory looks at the […]
090 – Joining an Ethical Body – Sex in the Therapy Room – Being a Reflexive Practitioner In episode 90 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes describe the importance of joining an ethical body as a student member. In ‘Practice Matters’, Rory provides an overview on how to work with issues […]
089 – Direct Questions from Clients – How Research Informs Practice – Understanding Agency Policies In episode 89 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes talk about how to respond when a client asks you a direct question. In ‘Practice Matters’, Rory describes the importance of research for counselling. Finally, the presenters […]
088 – Reflective Journal Writing – Working with Clients Going through Court – Disclosing Personal Problems as a Student In episode 88 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes offer tips on writing a reflective journal (a common requirement of counselling training courses). In ‘Practice Matters’, Rory talks about what you need […]
087 – Self-Harm – ‘Shrinking’ People – Smart Placement Searching In episode 87 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes look at the complex issue of self-harm. In ‘Practice Matters’, Rory describes how to ‘shrink’ people. Last, the presenters provide guidance on looking for a counselling placement. Self-Harm (starts at 2.58 mins) […]
086 – Touch in Counselling – Working with Suicidal Clients – Anxiety When Working in Groups In episode 86 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes look at the difficult issue of touch in counselling. In ‘Practice Matters’, Rory describes strategies from his experience of working with suicidal clients. The presenters end […]
085 – ‘Here and Now’ in Counselling – Client Dependency – Reasons for Study In episode 85 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes look at the ‘here and now’ in counselling. In ‘Practice Matters’, Rory talks about the risk of client dependency and how to spot this. Finally, the presenters discuss […]
084 – Goal-Setting in Study – Fundamentals in Counselling – Reading Lists In episode 84 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast – the first of season 4 – Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes offer tips on setting goals for the academic year ahead, and describe the support they can offer with your studies. ‘Practice Matters’ goes […]
Special Edition: Interview with Professor Tim Bond This episode is dedicated to the BACP Ethical Framework 2018 update. Rory Lees-Oakes interviews Professor Tim Bond, who serves as consultant to the BACP on its Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions. Tim is also the author of Standards and Ethics for Counselling in Action (4th edition) (Sage, […]
082 – Effective Study – Taking Risks in Therapy – Faith: Internal or External Locus of Evaluation? In episode 82 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes offer tips on how to study effectively. ‘Practice Matters’ addresses the difficult issue of taking risks in therapy. Last, the presenters discuss faith and religion, […]
081 – Not Getting a Place on a Course – Timelines in Therapy – Overcoming Barriers to Learning In episode 81 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes offer guidance for disappointed students who haven’t got a place on the course they wanted. ‘Practice Matters’ goes on to describe the use of […]
080 – Domestic Abuse – Trauma-Informed Practice – Cognitive Dissonance In episode 80 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes talk about counselling clients who are affected by domestic abuse. ‘Practice Matters’ discusses trauma-informed practice. Last, the presenters explain cognitive dissonance. Domestic Abuse (starts at 1.27 mins) All counsellors are likely to […]
079 – Becoming a Counsellor Feelings of Incompetence – Working with a Third Person in the Room – Completing Your Placement Hours In episode 79 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes offer tips on the common issue of having feelings of incompetence in the process of becoming a counsellor. ‘Practice Matters’ […]
078 – Using Quotations in Assignments – When Clients Never Return – Getting Assignments Referred In episode 78 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes offer tips on using quotations in assignments. ‘Practice Matters’ looks at reasons why clients may ‘disappear’. Last, the presenters discuss what it means to have an assignment […]
