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.

318 - Autism and the Law 11/16/2024

318 - Autism and the Law In Episode 318 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 Autism and the Law Then in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Caz Binstead about her book Relational Ethics in Psychotherapy and Counselling Private Practice: Solidarity, Compassion, Justice. And lastly in ‘Student Services’ we look at claiming expenses as a placement counsellor. /episode/index/show/counsellingtutor/id/33943592

317 - Strengths and Challenges in Autism 11/09/2024

317 - Strengths and Challenges in Autism In Episode 317 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly look at this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, we look at the different strengths and challenges in autism that individuals may face. Then in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Sharon McCormick about how an ethical EAP (Employment Assistant Program) operates and the benefits for both clients and employers. And lastly in ‘Student Services, Rory and Ken discuss closing a skills session. /episode/index/show/counsellingtutor/id/33846172

316 - See the Individual, Not the Label 11/02/2024

316 - See the Individual, Not the Label In Episode 316 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’, continuing with our new focus on neurodivergence we’ll look at how to see the individual, not the label. Then in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Catherine Knibbs about how seemingly innocent online interactions can lead to child abuse. And lastly in ‘Student Services’, Rory and Ken look at listening to understand, not listening to respond. /episode/index/show/counsellingtutor/id/33736387

315 - Neurodivergence and Autism 10/26/2024

315 - Neurodivergence and Autism In Episode 315 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly take us through this week’s three topics: First up in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, Rory and Ken discuss Neurodivergence-Affirming Psychotherapy. Then in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Ellie Finch about using digital tools in online therapy sessions. And lastly in ‘Student Services’, we look at developing an emotional vocabulary. /episode/index/show/counsellingtutor/id/33614417

314 - Perspectives and Definitions of Trauma 10/12/2024

314 - Perspectives and Definitions of Trauma In Episode 314 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 understanding the diverse perspectives and definitions of trauma. Then in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Nadine Pittam about how our use of language can develop and strengthen the therapeutic relationship. And lastly in ‘Student Services’, Rory and Ken talk about research projects, and more specifically, what should you research? /episode/index/show/counsellingtutor/id/33419377

313 - What is Trauma-Informed Practice 10/05/2024

313 - What is Trauma-Informed Practice In Episode 313 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’, Rory and Ken ask what is trauma-informed practice? Then in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Alex Gulland about her transition from student to qualified counsellor. And lastly in ‘Student Services’, we look at barriers in communication. /episode/index/show/counsellingtutor/id/33325907

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. /episode/index/show/counsellingtutor/id/33233067

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. /episode/index/show/counsellingtutor/id/33135672

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. /episode/index/show/counsellingtutor/id/33038042

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. /episode/index/show/counsellingtutor/id/32944042

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. /episode/index/show/counsellingtutor/id/32806587

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. /episode/index/show/counsellingtutor/id/32112537

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. /episode/index/show/counsellingtutor/id/31930122

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. /episode/index/show/counsellingtutor/id/31838637

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. /episode/index/show/counsellingtutor/id/31748947

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. /episode/index/show/counsellingtutor/id/31643842

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. /episode/index/show/counsellingtutor/id/31545807

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. /episode/index/show/counsellingtutor/id/31349552

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. /episode/index/show/counsellingtutor/id/31227962

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. /episode/index/show/counsellingtutor/id/31101733

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. /episode/index/show/counsellingtutor/id/31000238

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. /episode/index/show/counsellingtutor/id/30898513

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. /episode/index/show/counsellingtutor/id/30798353

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. /episode/index/show/counsellingtutor/id/30694048

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. /episode/index/show/counsellingtutor/id/30499148

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. /episode/index/show/counsellingtutor/id/30356693

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. /episode/index/show/counsellingtutor/id/30290723

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. /episode/index/show/counsellingtutor/id/30163883

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. /episode/index/show/counsellingtutor/id/30048893

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. /episode/index/show/counsellingtutor/id/29966343

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