Counselling Tutor podcast

In episode 151 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes discuss the challenge of working with conflicting ethical frameworks. 'Check-In with CPCAB' then looks at the possible benefits of getting a Level 5 diploma in counselling. Finally, in 'Practice Matters', Rory interviews Lisa Cromar about counselling autistic people.

In episode 150 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes talk about what to expect when you move up to the next level of counselling training. 'Check-In with CPCAB' then focuses on external assessment, and how you can best prepare for this. Finally, in 'Practice Matters', Rory interviews Professor Windy Dryden about single-session therapy.

In episode 149 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes provide tips on how to prepare for interviews for the next level of counselling training (or for placements). 'Check-In with CPCAB' then focuses on the support you may like to put in place as you finish the academic year, and perhaps your whole course. Last, in 'Practice Matters', Rory interviews psychologist John Mellor-Clark about using CORE assessment in counselling work.

In episode 148 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes talk about students' concerns following the disruption to counselling studies in the COVID-19 pandemic. 'Check-In with CPCAB' then looks at how students are assessed against course criteria. Finally, in 'Practice Matters', Rory interviews counsellor Linda Mather about counselling for substance abuse.

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 maintain professional motivation, especially during the COVID-19 lockdown period.

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. 'Check-In with CPCAB' then explores complaints processes for students of counselling and psychotherapy. Finally, in 'Practice Matters', Rory interviews counsellor Samantha Davies about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD counselling.

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 and supervision, and how we can help manage clients' anxiety in these very difficult times.

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 outbreak, have all been chosen to reflect topical areas for students of counselling and psychotherapy at this challenging time.

In episode 145 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes explore shame, and how to work with this widespread human emotion in the counselling room. 'Check-In with CPCAB' then looks at the role of external verifiers in counselling training. Last, in 'Practice Matters', the presenters discuss the General Data Protection Regulation and its implications for counselling professionals.

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, in 'Practice Matters', Rory interviews counsellor and tutor Emma Chapman about suicide prevention for counsellors.

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 Matters', Rory interviews Carole Henderson, Managing Director of Grief Recovery Europe, about the Grief Recovery Method.

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 other activities that you might not already be aware of. Finally, in 'Practice Matters', Rory interviews a specialist in working with children.

In episode 141 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes look at the pros and cons of integrative counselling, and compares it with eclectic counselling. 'Check-In with CPCAB' then focuses on standardising assessment levels across awarding bodies, before 'Practice Matters' discusses endings in counselling.

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. Last, in 'Practice Matters', the presenters explore counselling for self-harm, including the forms that self-harm takes.

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 long-term, and how this differs from the experience of providing short-term therapy. Finally, in 'Practice Matters', the presenters discuss child bereavement and how to prepare for counselling a grieving child ethically.

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 the emergence of the concept of adverse childhood experiences and how these may affect your work.

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 take a year out of your course. Finally, in 'Practice Matters', the presenters discuss dealing with disagreements with colleagues.

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 about support networks for students. For the final section of the podcast, the 'Practice Matters' slot returns by popular demand; this week, it focuses on best practice in taking client notes in counselling.

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 how to prepare for this. Finally, the presenters discuss the importance of CPD, and an exciting new way to access this online.

In episode 134 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes talk about whether therapists as individuals may be the limiting factor in the person-centred approach. 'Check-In with CPCAB' then offers some tips for positively and constructively giving and receiving feedback in counselling training. Last, Ken and Rory discuss the place of theory in the counselling room in different modalities – before making an exciting announcement that in January 2020, Counselling Tutor will be launching new products aimed at providing continuing professional development opportunities for qualified counsellors.

In episode 133 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes discuss if you can become a counsellor with a criminal record. In 'Check-In with CPCAB', there then follows an announcement about a new book that is about to be published, especially aimed at Level 4 students of counselling. Last, the presenters talk about professional wills: what these might cover and why they matter.

In episode 132 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes talk about the experience of getting an assignment referred. 'Check-In with CPCAB' then focuses on differences between role play (working with made-up scenarios) and real play (working with real situations) in peer work. Finally, the presenters discuss working within your competence in counselling.

In episode 131 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes discuss personal development (PD) groups in counselling training. 'Check-In with CPCAB' then looks at the importance and value of personal therapy during counselling training. Finally, the presenters talk about ethical frameworks in practice, and their use in resolving any ethical dilemmas.

In episode 130 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes discuss supervision contracts. 'Check-In with CPCAB' then looks at what to consider when looking for a placement. Finally, the presenters explore how to set boundaries as a counsellor, to prevent/manage situations when clients push the boundaries of the counselling relationship.

In episode 129 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes talk about counselling diverse clients. 'Check-In with CPCAB' then discusses how we can learn from observing others who have more experience than we do. Last, the presenters explain the importance of data protection, especially in relation to recording sessions.

In episode 128 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes talk about applying for counselling placements. 'Check-In with CPCAB' then discusses how to log client hours, in particular looking at clients who DNA (do not attend) and at session lengths. Finally, the presenters explain the importance of having the right insurance as a counsellor.

In episode 127 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes look at recording therapy sessions. 'Check-In with CPCAB' then looks at reasonable adjustments that can be made by centres to help establish a level playing field for all students. Finally, the presenters explore the feelings that might arise in the counsellor and the client when confidentiality has to be broken.

In episode 126 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes discuss the use of feelings words. 'Check-In with CPCAB' then looks at the value of authenticity, both psychologically and physically. Last, the presenters debate whether or not professional-body counselling accreditation is essential for counsellors.

In episode 125 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes discuss the differences between counselling and using counselling skills. 'Check-In with CPCAB' then looks at whether a Level 4 counselling qualification is enough for setting up in private practice. Finally, the presenters explore how to set up a private counselling practice. They discuss what you will need to consider if you do decide at some stage to become a private-practice counsellor.

In episode 124 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes talk to a special guest about her journey through counselling training. 'Check-In with CPCAB' then looks at assessment tools in counselling. Last, the presenters explore the value of psycho-education in counselling.

In episode 123 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes discuss the need for ethical frameworks in counselling. Our new regular segment, 'Check-In with CPCAB', then looks at dual relationships in counselling. Finally, the presenters discuss what to do when a client disagrees with you.

In episode 122 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes discuss the differences between counselling and other forms of helping. Our new regular segment, 'Check-In with CPCAB', then looks at why we check in. Finally, the presenters explore the experience of counselling in 'real life' as opposed to college-based counselling session role play or practice sessions.

In episode 121 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast – the second in this new season – Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes offer tips on stepping up to the next level in your counselling training. Our new regular segment, 'Check-In with CPCAB', then looks at counselling assessment criteria and learning outcomes. Last, the presenters explore the pressure we might put ourselves under to get our counselling skills right.

In episode 120 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast – the first in this new season – Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes talk about how to avoid overwhelm when returning to studying after the summer break. Next, they introduce a brand-new regular segment, 'Check-In with CPCAB' (more below), and discuss the purpose of counselling awarding bodies. Finally, the presenters look at meeting new groups in your studies, and reforming old ones after the summer break.

In episode 119 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast – the last of this season – Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes talk about how to work with clients who have a narcissistic parent. In 'Practice Matters', Rory explores what to do when you find a client frightening. Finally, the presenters look at humanistic love in the counselling room.

In episode 118 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes describe the importance of the counsellor ensuring that they are being the adult in the therapy room. In 'Practice Matters', Rory talks about different types of family structures, and considerations in working with clients in this respect. Last but not least, the presenters look at helicopter skills in the therapy room.

In episode 117 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes ask whether or not Carl Rogers' core conditions in counselling are necessary and sufficient for psychological change. In 'Practice Matters', Rory then talks about how to work with clients on prescribed medication. Finally, the presenters discuss the topic of counsellors who have tattoos.

In episode 116 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes examine the different counselling supervision models. In 'Practice Matters', Rory then talks about the importance of networking for counsellors. The presenters end this episode with a description of and discussion on pluralistic therapy.

In episode 115 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes look at the importance of valuing yourself as a professional. Then – in 'Practice Matters' – Rory explores how to grow as a counsellor. Last, the presenters discuss how you can use your academic breaks productively.

In episode 114 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes talk about counselling reluctant clients. In 'Practice Matters', Rory then discusses how to approach clients who discuss intimate relationships in therapy. Finally, the presenters look at using academic journals.

In episode 113 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes start by talking about the neuroscience underlying empathy in humans and animals. In 'Practice Matters', Rory explores the therapeutic use of self in counselling. Last but most certainly not least, Ken announces the publication of Rory's new book, Counselling Theory in Practice: A Student Guide (Nielsens UK, 2019), and asks Rory to tell us more about his motivations for writing this and what readers can expect to find there.

In episode 112 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes explore the etiquette of meeting a new client. In 'Practice Matters', Rory talks about possible procedures when a client dies. Finally, the presenters discuss finding work as a counsellor.

In episode 111 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes discuss the importance of avoiding plagiarism in counselling studies. In 'Practice Matters', Rory looks at self-disclosure in counselling by practitioners. Last, the presenters talk about how to reject a supervisor, if you interview several to choose the right one for you.

In episode 110 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes discuss dual relationships in counselling. In 'Practice Matters', Rory looks at working with clients who have visual impairment. Finally, the presenters talk about the importance of understanding laws relevant to counselling, with a particular focus on the Equality Act 2010.

In episode 109 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes talk about the pros and cons of working in two (or more) agencies as a student or qualified counsellor. Next – in 'Practice Matters' – Rory looks at counselling angry clients. The episode ends with the presenters offering tips on how we can make peace with our failures, and learn to see failure as a positive tool for learning.

In episode 108 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes describe why it is important to link theory to your personal development as a counsellor, and how you can do so. In 'Practice Matters', Rory explains how to write letters to other professionals. Finally, the presenters discuss the challenges of working with a client's emotional – as opposed to chronological – age.

In episode 107 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes talk about intrusive thoughts and how best to deal with these. In 'Practice Matters', Rory then looks at how to deal with emergency phone calls from clients. Last, the presenters discuss group supervision for counsellors and how this is different from one-to-one supervision.

In episode 106 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes discuss the use of assessment tools in counselling. In 'Practice Matters', Rory then looks at the various forms of unethical behaviour in counselling. Finally, the presenters talk about the different levels of counselling training, and how to choose which level is right for you.

In episode 105 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes talk about important elements of the therapeutic relationship. In 'Practice Matters', Rory then covers possible distractions in the therapy room, and how to deal with these. The podcast closes with some pointers on the type of questions you might get asked – and might want to ask yourself – at a counselling placement interview.

In response to a number of questions posed by the Counselling Tutor Facebook group, the National Counselling Society (NCS) have had the great fortune to be asked to work with the Counselling Tutor team to create a podcast to respond to those questions.