Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) – Reviewing Client ProgressIn Episode 336 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 building your counselling CV – including key features to include, ways to stand out, and how to pres…

Supporting Male Clients in Therapy – How to Begin a Counselling SessionIn Episode 334 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly guide us through this week’s three topics:Firstly in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, we look at extra-therapeutic factors in Supervision and how a client’s world outside the therapy room c…

Understanding Website Design for Therapists with Daragh McLaughlinKey Takeaways:Ensuring Your Website’s Future:Your website is an essential part of your practice. By taking the right steps and asking the right questions, you can ensure that it remains a valuable asset as your business grows.Red Flags When Choosing a Web Designer:Be aware of slow re…

334 – Managing Triggers and FlashbacksSelective Mutism – Ideal Client Load for Student CounsellorsIn Episode 334 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly guide us through this week’s three topics:Firstly, in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, we look at managing triggers and flashbacks—offering insights into how coun…

333 - Dunning-Kruger Effect in Trauma-Informed Therapy Autistic Therapists in Practice - The Essential Skill of Academic Referencing In Episode 333 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly, take us through this week's three key topics:Firstly, in 'Ethical, Sustainable Practice' we look at understanding the Dunning-…

332 - Developing an Online Mindset AI in Therapy - Comparing Ethical Frameworks In Episode 332 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly guide you through this week's three topics:Firstly, in 'Ethical, Sustainable Practice', we look at developing an online mindset to effectively work with clients online.Then, in 'Pr…

331 - Ethical Dilemmas in Supervision Working with Life-restricting Conditions - Challenging Stereotypes in Counselling In Episode 331 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 explore ethical dilemmas in supervision and discuss…

330 - Working with Clients Abroad Importance of Psychosexual Therapy - Meeting Supervision Hour Requirements In Episode 330 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 explore the challenges and considerations of offering online t…

329 - Distinguishing PTSD and Complex PTSD Navigating Client Complaints Effectively - Managing Observed Skills Sessions In Episode 329 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 discuss distinguishing PTSD and Complex PT…

Special Edition: Expanding Therapeutic Approaches with NHS Policies In this Special Edition of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your host Rory Lees-Oakes speaks with Meg Moss from the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) about how NHS policy design could support a wider range of therapeutic approaches.Key Takeaways:Human Connection i…

328 - Professional Letter Writing Couples Therapy using the Developmental Model - Choosing the Therapy Modality In Episode 328 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 delve into professional letter writing by counsellors when …

327 - 7-eyed Model of Supervision in Clinical Practice PD Groups for Counsellors - Supportive Supervision before Placement In Episode 327 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 explore the 7-eyed model of supervision in clini…

326 - Ambiguous Loss Virtual Reality in Therapy - Vicarious Trauma In Episode 326 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: Understanding ambiguous loss, its complexities, and how it presents in therapy.Then in Practice Matters: Rory…

325 - Applying Attachment Theory Neurodivergence and Eating Disorders - Managing Overwhelm In Episode 325 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 applying Attachment Theory in therapy and how understanding attachment s…

324 - Regulation of Counselling and Psychotherapy Managing Risk in Online Therapy - Contracting in Counselling In Episode 324 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 managing risk in online therapy and the consideratio…

323 - Engaging with Clinical Supervision Regulation in Counselling and Psychotherapy - Power Up your Counselling Skills through Observation In Episode 323 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 engaging with clinical s…

322 - Theory of Mind Statutory Regulation in Counselling and Psychotherapy - Dual Relationships in Counselling In Episode 322 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 discuss the theory of mind and its implications in neurodive…

321 - Online Counselling for Neurodivergent Clients Counselling Boys and Men Part 2 - Managing Boundaries in Counselling In Episode 321 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly guide us through this week's three topics:Firstly in 'Ethical, Sustainable Practice' we look at effective online counselling for neurodiver…

320 - Preparing the Therapeutic EnvironmentNavigating the Complaints Process Part 2 - Skill of Challenge in CounsellingIn Episode 320 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 look at preparing the therapeutic environment…

319 - Double Empathy ProblemNavigating the Complaints Process - Developing Your Inner SupervisorIn Episode 319 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 Double Empathy Problem in Neurodivergent Therapy.T…

318 - Autism and the LawRelational Ethics in Psychotherapy and Counselling Private Practice - Claiming Expenses as a Placement CounsellorIn 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 LawThen in '…

317 - Strengths and Challenges in AutismFinding Work through EAP - Closing a Skills SessionIn 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 i…

316 - See the Individual, Not the LabelChild Abuse in Online Interactions - Listen to Understand, Not to RespondIn 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 ho…

315 - Neurodivergence and AutismDigital Tools in Online Therapy Sessions - Developing an Emotional VocabularyIn 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…

314 - Perspectives and Definitions of TraumaLanguage and the Therapeutic Relationship - Research Projects and What to ResearchIn 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…