Counselling Tutor podcast

During academic breaks, we sometimes broadcast special editions of the Counselling Tutor Podcast. In this special edition – broadcast in the summer break of 2021, as the COVID-19 continues but is no longer at its peak – Rory Lees-Oakes speaks to Kelly Budd, Head of Qualifications at the Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB), the UK's only awarding body run by counsellors for counsellors. Kelly announces exciting news about the CPCAB's plans for how its courses will be delivered in future.

In Episode 196 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast – the last of this season, prior to the summer break – presenter Rory Lees-Oakes interviews student Ruth Watson in 'Student Check-In'. 'Focus on Supervision' then sees Rory and Ken Kelly looking at self-care in supervision. Finally, Rory talks with Professor Mick Cooper about using goals in therapy.

Episode 195 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast opens with presenters Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discussing therapeutic impasse in 'Student Check-In'. Then, in 'Focus on Supervision', they explore Michael Carroll's seven tasks of supervision. Last, Rory talks with counsellor Sally-Anne Armitage about working with sceptical clients.

In episode 194 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, you can hear presenters Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly talking about Carl Gustav Jung's concept of the shadow self in 'Student Check-In'. Then, in 'Focus on Supervision', they discuss the parallel process in the supervisory relationship. The episode closes with experienced online therapist Tamara Howell offering us a peek into her practice.

Episode 193 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast opens with 'Student Check-In', in which presenters Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discuss the importance of personal development for both trainee and qualified counsellors, and how this links to theory. Next – in our new slot 'Focus on Supervision' – Ken and Rory talk about the importance of boundaries in supervision. Finally, in 'Practice Matters', Rory interviews Clint Adams about how to support clients in tackling destructive thought patterns.

Episode 193 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast opens with 'Student Check-In', in which presenters Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discuss the importance of personal development for both trainee and qualified counsellors, and how this links to theory. Next – in our new slot 'Focus on Supervision' – Ken and Rory talk about the importance of boundaries in supervision. Finally, in 'Practice Matters', Rory interviews Clint Adams about how to support clients in tackling destructive thought patterns.

In episode 192 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, presenters Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly talk in 'Student Check-In' about key theory in counselling. Then – in the first instalment of 'Focus on Supervision' – Ken and Rory talk about the supervision triangle. To end, in 'Practice Matters', Rory talks to counsellor and trainer Ani de la Prida about working with creative arts therapy.

Episode 191 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast opens with 'Student Check-In' – in which presenters Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly talk about placement interviews. Next – in the final instalment of 'Digital Counselling Revolution' – Ken and Rory talk about training for online clinical supervision. Last, in 'Practice Matters', Rory talks to the counsellor and trainer Emma Chapman about working with clients on life transitions.

In Episode 190 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly talk about Erik Erikson's eight stages of development in 'Student Check-In'. 'Digital Counselling Revolution' then looks at the issue of establishing the identity of the client when working online. Finally, in 'Practice Matters', Rory talks to Meer Elkin about counselling in the USA.

Episode 189 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast opens with Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly talking through the history of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) in 'Student Check-In'. 'Digital Counselling Revolution' then looks at the equipment you will need to practise online therapy effectively and ethically. Last, in 'Practice Matters', Rory talks to special guest Dr Roseann Capanna-Hodge about the role of parents in mental health between counselling sessions.

In episode 188 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly start with 'Student Check-In', discussing the dual process model of grief. In 'Digital Counselling Revolution', they then turn to attachment issues in telephone therapy – before Rory speaks with Martin Smith, in 'Practice Matters', about counselling for personality disorders.

Episode 187 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast opens with Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly talking about the strengths and weaknesses of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), and in particular the use of homework in this popular modality. 'Digital Counselling Revolution' then looks at asynchronous therapy – specifically the timing of communications when working in this way. Last – in 'Practice Matters' – Rory speaks with the counsellor and tutor Simon Heath about ecotherapy, in particular walk-and-talk therapy.

In Episode 186 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes interviews Torrie Hall, a final-year counselling student from Australia. 'Digital Counselling Revolution' then focuses on the importance of managing digital footprints when working online, before – in Practice Matters – the presenters discuss attachment styles, and how important understanding your attachment style is for counsellors.

We broadcast a special edition podcast on the National Counselling Society (NCS) in March 2019. This followed questions posed by members of the Counselling Tutor Facebook group. Rory then revisited the NCS in October 2020, with more questions gathered from the Facebook group, and spoke to NCS Chief Executive Meg Moss. In this third podcast about the NCS's work, Rory and Meg discuss the debate around autonomy-centred and process-centred practice in counselling.

Episode 185 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast begins with Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discussing influential women in the field of counselling and psychotherapy. 'Digital Counselling Revolution' then looks at how to choose online therapy platforms for therapists. Last, Rory speaks with counsellor Bernie Wright about working with clients who have eating disorders.

Episode 184 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast begins with Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly offering their tips on how to survive counselling training. Next, 'Digital Counselling Revolution' looks at GDPR for therapists, especially when working online. Finally, counsellor Paul Cullen provides a 'peek into practice' through a conversation with Rory about his work.

In episode 183 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly share their tips on getting into and staying within the client's frame of reference. 'Digital Counselling Revolution' then looks at choosing a video background for your online counselling work. Last, Rory interviews integrative psychotherapist Emily Mitchell about her online therapy research, particularly on her findings about the relational aspect of online counselling.

Episode 182 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast opens with a discussion between Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly on the tasks of supervision in counselling. 'Digital Counselling Revolution' then focuses on making reasonable adjustments online. Finally, Rory interviews Meg Moss, Chief Executive of the National Counselling Society (NCS) about her work.

SCoPEd (Scope of Practice and Education) is a project to set out the training requirements and practice standards for counselling and psychotherapy. It is much discussed in the Counselling Tutor Facebook group. In this special edition of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes interviews Caroline Jesper and Jens Bakewell of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

In Episode 181 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly talk about the different stages in the counselling relationship. 'Digital Counselling Revolution' then examines the process of making referrals in online (as opposed to face-to-face) counselling. Last, Rory interviews Maggi McAllister-MacGregor about a new lecture she has recently produced for Counsellor CPD on neuroscience and counselling.

Episode 180 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast opens with Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discussing the skill of idiosyncratic empathy. Then, in 'Digital Counselling Revolution', Rory interviews Adrian Rhodes, Chair of the Association for Counselling and Therapy Online (ACTO). Finally, in 'Practice Matters', we have another guest – this time Kairen Griffiths, speaking about teenage brain development.

In episode 179 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly offer tips for students on succeeding in their counselling research projects. There's then an exciting announcement in 'Digital Counselling Revolution' about a brand-new book from the team. Finally, in 'Practice Matters', the presenters launch a new feature – 'Peek into Practice' – which they illustrate through a conversation about Rory's experience as a school counsellor.

Episode 178 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast opens with a discussion between Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly about the differences between integrative and eclectic counselling. Then, 'Digital Counselling Revolution' looks at geographical considerations when working therapeutically online. Last, in 'Practice Matters', the presenters explain the three main mental health models.

In episode 177 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discuss the situation when clients don't show up for therapy—or what we abbreviate as DNA (do not attend). Then, 'Digital Counselling Revolution' looks at how we manage and experience endings online. Finally, in 'Practice Matters', Rory talks with person-centred counsellor, trainer, author and doctoral student Lisa Cromar about autism-masking.

In episode 176 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly look at the skill of immediacy in the 'Student Check-In'. 'Digital Counselling Revolution' then focuses on self-care in online working. Last, in 'Practice Matters', the presenters discuss working with hard-to-help or challenging clients in counselling.

In episode 175 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast – the first for 2021 – Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly open with the 'Student Check-In', discussing diversity. 'Digital Counselling Revolution' then looks at supervision for online therapy work. Finally, in 'Practice Matters', Rory interviews counsellor and trainer Emma Chapman on polyvagal theory.

In episode 174 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly look at self-psychology in the 'Student Check-In'. Then, in 'Digital Counselling Revolution', they discuss the importance of being mindful of how you present yourself online. Last, 'Practice Matters' focuses on the polyvagal theory in counselling practice, which is the topic of a new lecture by counsellor and trainer Emma Chapman.

Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly open episode 173 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast with the 'Student Check-In', looking at configurations of self. Then, in the 'Digital Counselling Revolution', they give tips on how to get counselling contracts signed when working online or by telephone. Finally, 'Practice Matters' comprises an interview with Michael Pearson about talking about sex and sexuality in therapy.

In episode 172 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly start with the 'Student Check-In', in which they discuss the use of timelines in therapy. Then, in the 'Digital Counselling Revolution', they give some pointers to taking payments digitally. Finally, 'Practice Matters' focuses on working with trauma in counselling, through an interview with Tracy Jarvis, a psychotherapist who specialises in trauma, stress and neuroscience. Tracy is also Director of PESI UK.

In episode 171 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes talks to Kelly Budd of CPCAB about student placements during the COVID-19 pandemic. Then, in 'The Digital Counselling Revolution', Rory and Ken Kelly discuss the importance of research. Last, 'Practice Matters' looks at assessment in counselling, the topic of a new lecture available in Counsellor CPD, our online CPD library that contains hundreds of hours of on-demand CPD lectures, training and resources to support your development.

In episode 170 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes answer the question 'Is transference person-centred?' Next in 'The Digital Counselling Revolution', they give telephone counselling tips for counsellors. Finally, in 'Practice Matters', Rory speaks to Dr Suzanne Zeedyk about adverse childhood experiences (ACEs).

In episode 169 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes share their tips on getting to grips with counselling skills. 'The Digital Counselling Revolution' then focuses on possible content for a client information sheet for counselling. Last, in 'Practice Matters', the presenters discuss how to work with suicidal clients, drawing on the work of Dr Andrew Reeves, former BACP Chair, who has recorded a lecture on this specialist topic for Counsellor CPD.

In episode 168 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes talk about the concept of the internal supervisor. 'The Digital Counselling Revolution' then looks at insurance for online counsellors. Finally, in 'Practice Matters', the presenters talk about how your personal beliefs may influence therapy work, and where you can learn more about this.

We broadcast a special edition podcast on the National Counselling Society (NCS) in March 2019. This followed questions posed by members of the Counselling Tutor Facebook group. Rory now revisits the NCS with more questions gathered from the Facebook group, and speaks to NCS Chief Executive Meg Nunn.

In episode 167 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes discuss imposter syndrome, before 'The Digital Counselling Revolution' looks at therapist boundaries when working online. Finally, in 'Practice Matters', the presenters talk about ethical problem-solving.

In episode 166 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes kick off with the Student Check-in, talking about self-concept and how the Johari window can be used to promote personal development. 'The Digital Counselling Revolution' then focuses on the question 'Is online therapy effective' and the research evidence for its effectiveness. Then, in 'Practice Matters', the presenters provide tips on writing counselling notes.

Episode 165 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast focuses on self-care, with Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes starting off by discussing self-care in online personal development (PD) groups. 'The Digital Counselling Revolution' then looks into the question 'Is online therapy safe' and gives ways to ensure personal safety during sessions. Finally, in 'Practice Matters', the presenters discuss the ethical importance of good self-care.

In episode 164 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes discuss creative ways of practising skills online. 'The Digital Counselling Revolution' then focuses on specific areas in online therapy contracts. Last, in 'Practice Matters', Rory talks to Nicola Hughes about working with bereaved children.

In episode 163 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes look at questions to ask at counselling placement interviews. 'The Digital Counselling Revolution' then focuses on another theory to be aware of when working online: the black-hole effect. Last, in 'Practice Matters', the presenters discuss working with clients who self-harm.

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: the disinhibition effect. Finally, in 'Practice Matters', the presenters discuss counselling clients on prescription medication.

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' then looks at synchronous and asynchronous communication in counselling – what these are and the various pros and cons of each. Last, in 'Practice Matters', the presenters discuss counselling assessment, with reference to a lecture in Counsellor CPD.

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 challenges of counselling clients online. Finally, in 'Practice Matters', Rory talks to counsellor and trainer Nicola Hughes about the important topic of bereavement.

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 innovative new slot 'The Digital Counselling Revolution', the presenters look at where counselling is going in the era of social distancing and reduced opportunity for face-to-face contact. Last, 'Practice Matters' focuses on existential therapy, with input from guest lecturer Professor Mick Cooper.

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 enhance employment for counsellors and psychotherapists. Finding paid work as a counsellor is a frequently occurring topic in our Facebook group.

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 (a member of the Private Practice Divisional Executive) at the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) about the resources available to help you, and the ethical issues to consider.

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 new course to be offered by CPCAB. Last, in 'Practice Matters', the presenters talk about acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), which is the topic of a new Counsellor CPD lecture.

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 development of blended learning in the field of counselling and psychotherapy. Finally, in 'Practice Matters', the presenters discuss how to handle abusive phone calls.

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 in counselling: what it means and how to do it. Finally, in 'Practice Matters', the presenters discuss Stockholm Syndrome.

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 year, given that in-person exams cannot take place due to the COVID-19 situation. Last, in 'Practice Matters', the presenters explore working with anger in the counselling room.

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 CBT diploma to your counselling qualifications. Finally, in 'Practice Matters', the presenters look at the use of Winnicott's attachment theory in counselling.