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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312 - Working Within Your Competence
09/28/2024
312 - Working Within Your Competence
In Episode 312 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly take us through this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, we look at working within your competence in counselling and psychotherapy. Then in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Karen Moore about Critical Incident debriefing. And lastly in ‘Student Services’, Rory and Ken talk about using your ‘why’ when things get tough.
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311 – Confidentiality Laws for Therapists
09/21/2024
311 – Confidentiality Laws for Therapists
In Episode 311 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly take us through this week’s three topics: Firstly, in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, we look at creating your personal preparation plan for trauma-informed practice. Then in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Sarah Henry about discussing racial identity respectfully. And lastly, in ‘Student Services’, Rory and Ken talk about confidentiality laws for therapists.
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310 – Importance of PD Groups
09/14/2024
310 – Importance of PD Groups
In Episode 310 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly take us through this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, we look at relational depth. Then in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Dr Sonja Falck about the importance of personal development (PD) groups to a qualified practitioner. And lastly in ‘Student Services’, Rory and Ken talk about getting your reading list in order for the academic year.
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309 – How to Recognise Vicarious Trauma
09/07/2024
309 – How to Recognise Vicarious Trauma
In Episode 309 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly take us through this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, we look at online trauma therapy. Then in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Amy Peters about exploring neurodiversity creatively. And lastly in ‘Student Services’, Rory and Ken talk about how to recognise vicarious trauma.
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308 – Grounding Techniques for Trauma
08/31/2024
308 – Grounding Techniques for Trauma
In Episode 308 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly take us through this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, we look at grounding techniques for trauma. Then in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Dr Jessica J. Clapham about writing creatively in therapy and its benefits to well-being. And lastly in ‘Student Services’, Rory and Ken talk about trauma, and what to know as a counselling student.
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Special Edition: The Importance of Human Connection in Counselling Training
07/13/2024
Special Edition: The Importance of Human Connection in Counselling Training
In this Special Episode of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your host Rory Lees-Oakes speaks with Kelly Budd from the Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB), and Meg Moss from the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) about the integrity of counselling training.
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307 – Neurodivergent-Affirming Therapy
06/29/2024
307 – Neurodivergent-Affirming Therapy
In Episode 307 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back with this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, we look at growing and evolving as a counselling practitioner across the arc of our practice. Then in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Amy Peters about neurodivergent-affirming therapy practice. And lastly in ‘Student Services’, we look at reflecting on your counselling training journey.
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306 – Recognising Suicide Risk in Therapy Clients
06/22/2024
306 – Recognising Suicide Risk in Therapy Clients
In Episode 306 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly take us through this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, we look at recognising suicide risk in your therapy clients. Then in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Lesley Simpson-Gray about unmasking neurodivergence and ethnicity using digital tools. And lastly in ‘Student Services’, Rory and Ken talk about how to give feedback to your tutors.
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305 – Reasonable Adjustments in Counselling
06/15/2024
305 – Reasonable Adjustments in Counselling
In Episode 305 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly take us through today’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, we look at the Equality Act and reasonable adjustments in counselling. Then in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Claire Ratcliffe about her observations of being a couples counsellor. And lastly in ‘Student Services’, Rory and Ken discuss what to do about gifts from clients.
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304 - Autism-Informed Supervisor
06/08/2024
304 - Autism-Informed Supervisor
In Episode 304 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back for this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, Rory and Ken go through what to look for in an autism-informed supervisor. Then in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Cathy Sansom about the psychotherapeutic needs of mothers returning to work after maternity leave. And lastly in ‘Student Services’, we look at things to consider when taking a course over the summer break between your studies.
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303 – Safeguarding Clients in Online or Phone Therapy
06/01/2024
303 – Safeguarding Clients in Online or Phone Therapy
In Episode 303 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back with this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, we look at safeguarding clients in online or phone therapy. Then in ‘Practice Matters’ Rory speaks with Claire Goodwin-Fee about her role as CEO of Frontline19, an organisation that provides confidential psychological support for people working in the NHS and other frontline services in the UK. And lastly in ‘Student Services’, Rory and Ken offer some tips on how you might go about getting the best books and resources to prepare for the next leg of your studies.
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302 – Shame in Supervision
05/18/2024
302 – Shame in Supervision
In Episode 302 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back with this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, we look at reducing shame within supervision. Then in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Erene Hadjiioannou on pre-trial therapy. And lastly, we look at how to manage next level overwhelm in your counselling training.
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301 – Skills-First Learning for Counsellors
05/11/2024
301 – Skills-First Learning for Counsellors
In Episode 301 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back with this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, we look at why skills-first learning is the future for your professional development as a counsellor. Then in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Renee McDonald about her book Rising with Butterfly Courage: Flipping the Script and Slowing Down to Speed Up. And lastly in ‘Student Services’, we look at preparing for the endings of your counselling course.
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300 – Trauma-Informed Interventions for Therapists
05/04/2024
300 – Trauma-Informed Interventions for Therapists
In Episode 300 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back with this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, we look at practicing online therapy with clients that are not in your country of residence, or if you’re in the United States, with clients not in your state. Then in ‘Practice Matters’, Ken speaks to our own Rory Lees-Oakes about a lecture he presented for the Counsellor CPD library, titled 5 Practical Trauma-Informed Interventions for Therapists. And lastly in ‘Student Services’, we look at preparing for your final submission of coursework.
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299 – Differences between Counselling Young People and Adults
04/27/2024
299 – Differences between Counselling Young People and Adults
In Episode 299 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back with this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, we look at the differences between counselling children and young people vs. adults. Then in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Sally-Anne Armitage about taking risks in therapy. And lastly in ‘Student Services’, Rory and Ken look at the art of referencing in your assignments.
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298 – Self-Care for Counsellors
04/20/2024
298 – Self-Care for Counsellors
In Episode 298 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back with this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, we look at resilience and self-care for counsellors and therapists. Then in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Sarah Henry about the significance of addressing racial identity. And lastly in ‘Student Services’, Rory and Ken discuss neurodivergence within PD groups.
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297 – Scams Targeting Therapists
04/13/2024
297 – Scams Targeting Therapists
In Episode 297 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back with this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, Rory and Ken discuss navigating and protecting yourself from scams targeting therapists. Then in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Alex Gulland about how, as a filmmaker, she uses counselling skills to make sure the people she interviews are heard and understood. And lastly in ‘Student Services’, we look at finding your voice in supervision.
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Special Edition: Blogging for Therapists
04/06/2024
Special Edition: Blogging for Therapists
In this special episode of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your host Rory Lees-Oakes speaks with Daragh McLoughlin from WebHealer about blogging for therapists.
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296 – Counsellor Safety
03/23/2024
296 – Counsellor Safety
In Episode 296 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back with this week’s three topics: First up in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, we look at counsellor safety and self-care strategies when navigating lone working. Then in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Phil Mitchell about abuse by women towards men, delving into misandry and how it is viewed. And lastly in ‘Student Services’, Rory and Ken discuss preparing for your counselling residential experience.
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295 – Outdoor Therapy for Children
03/16/2024
295 – Outdoor Therapy for Children
In Episode 295 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back with this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, we look at crafting meaningful connections and enhancing that first contact with potential clients. Then in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Kate Beckwith about how she uses the outdoors, animals, and art to provide children and young people with a unique therapeutic experience. And lastly in ‘Student Services’, Rory and Ken look at the challenges of being asked to have compulsory placement supervision with a certain supervisor.
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294 – Linking Theory to Practice in Counselling
03/09/2024
294 – Linking Theory to Practice in Counselling
In Episode 294 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back with this week’s three topics: First up in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, we look at how to unlock new clients through blogging. Then in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks to Ruth Hill about how she combines REBT with fitness coaching. And lastly in ‘Student Services’, Rory and Ken look at linking theory to practice in counselling, or recognising where theory applies to actual practice in the therapy room.
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293 – EAP Counselling
03/02/2024
293 – EAP Counselling
In Episode 293 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discuss this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, we take a deep dive into Employment Assistant Programs or EAP counselling. Then in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Kassim Harunani about why you might hire an accountant as a counsellor in private practice. And lastly in ‘Student Services’, Rory and Ken look at how to handle, receive, and process negative feedback.
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292 – Working with Self-Harm in Therapy
02/24/2024
292 – Working with Self-Harm in Therapy
In Episode 292 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back with this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, we look at the ethical framework in supervision. Then in ‘Practice Matters’ Rory speaks with Kate Day about working with clients who self-harm in therapy. And lastly in ‘Student Services’, we look at the dos and don’ts of logging your client hours.
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291 – Counselling Neurodivergent Young People
02/17/2024
291 – Counselling Neurodivergent Young People
In Episode 291 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back with this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, we look at supervision – when is it time to change your supervisor, or get a second one? Then in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Sian Clare about working with and counselling neurodivergent young people and students in education. And lastly in ‘Student Services’, we look at the use of AI in your studies, particularly transcribing skills sessions.
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290 – Trauma-Informed Therapist
02/03/2024
290 – Trauma-Informed Therapist
In Episode 290 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back with this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, we look at 5 reasons to become a trauma-informed therapist. Then in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Dorothy Hodgkinson about working with transgender people. And lastly in ‘Student Services’, Rory and Ken discuss some of the reasons students should have their own insurance.
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289 – Why Become a Clinical Supervisor
01/27/2024
289 – Why Become a Clinical Supervisor
In Episode 289 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discuss this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, we look at 5 reasons why become a clinical supervisor. Then in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Ellie Finch and Lesley Simpson-Gray about using digital tools in online practice. And lastly in ‘Student Services’, Rory and Ken compare and contrast some of the main counselling theories.
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288 – How Counselling Training Affects Your Personal Relationships
01/20/2024
288 – How Counselling Training Affects Your Personal Relationships
In Episode 288 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discuss this week’s three topics: First up in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, Rory and Ken discuss the 7 habits of an effective supervisor. Then in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Lucy Mosha to get an insight into what it’s like to seek counselling for a loved one. And lastly in ‘Student Services’, we look at how counselling training affects your personal relationships.
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287 – Adoption Counselling
01/13/2024
287 – Adoption Counselling
In Episode 287 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discuss this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, we look at new legislation around adoption counselling. Then in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Julie Naylor about exploring the accreditation process. And lastly, in ‘Student Services’, we discuss joining a professional body from a student perspective.
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286 – AI and Confidentiality
01/06/2024
286 – AI and Confidentiality
The Counselling Tutor Podcast is back for Episode 286 as we enter 2024, and your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are here with more topics and discussions: Firstly in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, we look at AI and how it might affect your practice, specifically with regards to confidentiality. Then in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Amy Launder about supporting children of narcissistic parents during the divorce process. And lastly in ‘Student Services’, we look at planning your placement journey.
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Special Edition: SEO for Therapy Websites
12/30/2023
Special Edition: SEO for Therapy Websites
In this special episode of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, listen as your host Rory Lees-Oakes speaks with Dara McLaughlin from WebHealer about SEO for therapy websites.
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