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Podcast - 9th May 2026 375 – Confidentiality and Data Privacy in the Age of AI

Secrets of a Successful Counselling Website – Handling Disagreements with Colleagues In Episode 375 of the Counselling Tutor…

Podcast - 2nd May 2026 374 – AI and the Therapeutic Relationship

The Autism Dialogue Approach – Managing Anxiety About Counselling Training In Episode 374 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast,…

Podcast - 25th April 2026 373 – Defensible Decision-Making

New Rules on Police Requests for Counselling Notes –  Balancing Time and Training In Episode 373 of the…

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Podcast - 18th April 2026 372 – Understanding AI Categories in Counselling Practice

The Future of Therapy in the Age of AI – Counselling Students and Agency Reports In Episode 372…

Podcast - 11th April 2026 371 – AI in Counselling – Have Therapists Been Left Behind?

Preparing to Meet Your First Client – Humanism vs Person-Centred Therapy In Episode 371 of the Counselling Tutor…

Page - 25th March 2026 The ABC Model in Counselling: A Complete Guide for Students

In this article, you will learn the ABC model as it is used in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and rational emotive behaviour therapy (REBT). We cover the origins of the model, the key theorists behind it, how each component (A, B, and C) works in detail, the extended ABCDE framework, how the model is applied […]

Podcast - 21st March 2026 370 – Grounding Techniques in Counselling Practice

Understanding ARFID – Finding Your First Supervisor In Episode 370 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory…

Page - 17th March 2026 The Role of Humour in Counselling: A Pathway to Depth, Connection, and Healing

As a counsellor or psychotherapist, you may find yourself questioning whether humour has a rightful place in the therapy room. After all, isn’t counselling meant to be a serious endeavour? Yet, humour is a universal, life-enhancing aspect of human experience. When used ethically and with therapeutic intent, it can serve as a powerful tool for […]

Podcast - 14th March 2026 369 – Working with Shame in the Therapy Room

Working with Limerent – Feeling Out of Your Depth as a Student Counsellor In Episode 369 of the…

Page - 11th March 2026 Working with Shame in Counselling: A Clinical Guide for Therapeutic Practice

Shame is one of the most painful and complex emotional experiences your clients may bring into the counselling room. It frequently sits beneath presentations of anxiety, depression, addiction, perfectionism, eating difficulties, anger, relationship struggles and trauma responses. Unlike many other emotions, shame often remains concealed. Clients may not name it directly; instead, you may observe […]

Page - 3rd March 2026 Online Disinhibition in Professional Spaces: A Therapist’s Reflection

Written by Paul Cullen, Qualified Counsellor & Supervisor. A qualified counsellor posts in a professional Facebook group: “I really struggle with the phrase ‘you can practice without qualifications, but it’s unethical.’ Why do we keep saying this? It feels like we’re giving permission whilst pretending we’re not. I hate seeing this advice repeated.” Within hours, […]

Podcast - 7th March 2026 368 – When Media Coverage Enters the Counselling Room

Attachment: What Counsellors Need to Know – Why Check-Ins and Check-Outs Matter In Episode 368 of the Counselling…

Page - 20th February 2026 How to Start a Counselling Session: A Practical Guide for Therapists

How you begin a counselling session sets the emotional and relational tone for the therapeutic work that follows. Whether you are meeting a client for the first time or welcoming them back for an ongoing session, the opening moments carry considerable clinical weight. For many clients, the first session marks the culmination of a long, […]