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103 – Attachment Styles
103 – Attachment Styles Future of Counselling Qualifications –Importance of Feelings in Counselling In episode 103 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes talk about the future of counselling qualifications. Next – in ‘Practice Matters’ – Rory describes attachment styles. Last, the presenters discuss why we focus on feelings (as opposed to narrative/story)…
Read More102 – How to End a Counselling Session
102 – How to End a Counselling Session Explaining Your Modality to Clients – When Clients Ask for Advice In episode 102 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes talk about whether and how to explain your modality to clients. In ‘Practice Matters’, Rory looks at how to end a counselling session.…
Read More101 – When Counselling Doesn’t Work
101 – When Counselling Doesn’t Work Study-Life Balance for Student Counsellors –Personal Development as Counselling Students In episode 101 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes discuss the challenges of balancing your studies with all the other demands of life. In ‘Practice Matters’, Rory looks at what we can do when counselling doesn’t…
Read More100 – Success in Counselling
100 – Success in Counselling Celebrations in the Counselling Room – Achieving 100 Client Hours Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes are very proud and excited to present the 100th episode of the Counselling Tutor Podcast! There have been over 600,000 downloads of the podcast since it began – that’s about the population of Glasgow – with…
Read More099 – How to Dress as a Counsellor
099 – How to Dress as a Counsellor Friendships with Clients – Progression Routes after Level 3 In episode 99 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes discuss the thorny issue of whether it’s possible to become friends with a former client. In ‘Practice Matters’, Rory discusses how to dress as a counsellor. He…
Read MoreSpecial Edition – Counselling Clients with Autism
Special Edition – Counselling Clients with Autism During the UK academic breaks, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly produce occasional special editions of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, in which they provide a ‘deep dive’ into a specific topic important to counselling and psychotherapy. In this episode, Rory talks with Angela Maughan about her experiences with autism as both…
Read MoreSpecial Edition – Studying with Dyslexia
Special Edition – Studying with Dyslexia During the UK academic breaks, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly produce occasional special editions of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, in which they provide a ‘deep dive’ into a specific topic important to counselling and psychotherapy. In this episode, Rory talks with Yvonne Lomas about her experiences with dyslexia as both…
Read More098 – Use of Questions in Counselling
098 – Use of Questions in Counselling Can a Counsellor Be Too Nice? – Understanding Your Attachment Style In episode 98 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes discuss whether it’s possible for a counsellor to be too nice. In ‘Practice Matters’, Rory then talks about the appropriate use of questions in counselling.…
Read More097 – Personal Therapy for Counsellors
097 – Personal Therapy for Counsellors Managing Anxiety in Skills Assessments – Cultural Divisions In episode 97 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes talk about the natural anxiety that students often experience when having their counselling skills observed and/or assessed. In ‘Practice Matters’, Rory explores the thinking behind the requirement of many…
Read More096 – Counselling and Psychotherapy Difference
096 – Difference between Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice Matters: Developing Your Internal Supervisor – Skill of Reflection In episode 96 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes clarify the difference between counselling and psychotherapy. In ‘Practice Matters’, Rory looks at how to develop your own internal supervisor. Last, the presenters discuss the…
Read More095 – Counselling Clients with Mental Health Issues
095 – Level Required for Qualification as a Counsellor – Working with Clients Who Have a Mental Health Diagnosis – Working with Sex Offenders In episode 95 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes clarify the study type and level required to become qualified as a counsellor. In ‘Practice Matters’, Rory looks…
Read More094 – Data Protection and Counselling
094 – Can We Ever Be Truly Non-Biased? – GDPR – Feeling Judged by Your Personal Counsellor In episode 94 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes debate whether we can ever be truly non-biased. In ‘Practice Matters’, Rory covers the new General Data Protection Regulation for Europe. Finally, the presenters talk…
Read More093 – Personal Development Linked to Theory in Counselling
093 – Dyslexia and Counselling Studies – Immediacy as a Skill – Personal Development Linked to Theory In episode 93 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes talk about what it means to be dyslexic as a counselling student. In ‘Practice Matters’, Rory talks about immediacy as a skill. Last, the presenters…
Read More092 – Counselling Modalities
092 – Developing Your Modality – Free Speech in the Therapy Room – Working with Diverse Client Groups In episode 92 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes talk about whether and – if so – when it is advisable to add to your original modality. In ‘Practice Matters’, Rory discusses the…
Read More091 – Struggles with Fellow Students on Counselling Course
091 – Struggling with Fellow Students – Phones in the Counselling Room – Sharing Your Accomplishments and Qualifications In episode 91 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes offer tips on what to do if you feel you clash with another student in your group. In ‘Practice Matters’, Rory looks at the…
Read More090 – Reflexivity in Counselling
090 – Joining an Ethical Body – Sex in the Therapy Room – Being a Reflexive Practitioner In episode 90 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes describe the importance of joining an ethical body as a student member. In ‘Practice Matters’, Rory provides an overview on how to work with issues…
Read More089 – Counselling Research
089 – Direct Questions from Clients – How Research Informs Practice – Understanding Agency Policies In episode 89 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes talk about how to respond when a client asks you a direct question. In ‘Practice Matters’, Rory describes the importance of research for counselling. Finally, the presenters…
Read More088 – Reflective Journaling in Counselling
088 – Reflective Journal Writing – Working with Clients Going through Court – Disclosing Personal Problems as a Student In episode 88 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes offer tips on writing a reflective journal (a common requirement of counselling training courses). In ‘Practice Matters’, Rory talks about what you need…
Read More087 – Counselling Self Harm Clients
087 – Self-Harm – ‘Shrinking’ People – Smart Placement Searching In episode 87 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes look at the complex issue of self-harm. In ‘Practice Matters’, Rory describes how to ‘shrink’ people. Last, the presenters provide guidance on looking for a counselling placement. Free Download: Shrinking the Past…
Read More086 – Working with Suicidal Clients in Counselling
086 – Touch in Counselling – Working with Suicidal Clients – Anxiety When Working in Groups In episode 86 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes look at the difficult issue of touch in counselling. In ‘Practice Matters’, Rory describes strategies from his experience of working with suicidal clients. The presenters end…
Read More085 – Here and Now in Counselling
085 – ‘Here and Now’ in Counselling – Client Dependency – Reasons for Study In episode 85 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes look at the ‘here and now’ in counselling. In ‘Practice Matters’, Rory talks about the risk of client dependency and how to spot this. Finally, the presenters discuss…
Read More084 – Counselling Study Reading List
084 – Goal-Setting in Study – Fundamentals in Counselling – Reading Lists In episode 84 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast – the first of season 4 – Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes offer tips on setting goals for the academic year ahead, and describe the support they can offer with your studies. ‘Practice Matters’ goes…
Read More083 – BACP Ethical Framework 2018
Special Edition: Interview with Professor Tim Bond This episode is dedicated to the BACP Ethical Framework 2018 update. Rory Lees-Oakes interviews Professor Tim Bond, who serves as consultant to the BACP on its Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions. Tim is also the author of Standards and Ethics for Counselling in Action (4th edition) (Sage,…
Read More082 – Taking Risks in Therapy
082 – Effective Study – Taking Risks in Therapy – Faith: Internal or External Locus of Evaluation? In episode 82 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes offer tips on how to study effectively. ‘Practice Matters’ addresses the difficult issue of taking risks in therapy. Last, the presenters discuss faith and religion,…
Read More081 – Timelines in Therapy
081 – Not Getting a Place on a Course – Timelines in Therapy – Overcoming Barriers to Learning In episode 81 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes offer guidance for disappointed students who haven’t got a place on the course they wanted. ‘Practice Matters’ goes on to describe the use of…
Read More080 – Counselling Clients with Domestic Violence
080 – Domestic Abuse – Trauma-Informed Practice – Cognitive Dissonance In episode 80 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes talk about counselling clients who are affected by domestic abuse. ‘Practice Matters’ discusses trauma-informed practice. Last, the presenters explain cognitive dissonance. Free Download: Trauma-Informed PracticeClick here to download your Trauma-Informed Practice handout…
Read More079 – Becoming a Counsellor
079 – Becoming a Counsellor Feelings of Incompetence – Working with a Third Person in the Room – Completing Your Placement Hours In episode 79 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes offer tips on the common issue of having feelings of incompetence in the process of becoming a counsellor. ‘Practice Matters’…
Read More078 – Counselling Assignment Referred
078 – Using Quotations in Assignments – When Clients Never Return – Getting Assignments Referred In episode 78 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes offer tips on using quotations in assignments. ‘Practice Matters’ looks at reasons why clients may ‘disappear’. Last, the presenters discuss what it means to have an assignment…
Read More077 – Fitness to Practice in Counselling
077 – Age of Counselling Students – Working within Your Competence – Fitness-to-Practise Letters In episode 77 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes discuss whether age is a barrier to starting counselling training. ‘Practice Matters’ then looks at working within your competence as a counsellor. Finally, the presenters talk about getting…
Read More076 – When to Break Confidentiality in Counselling
076 – Working with Clients’ Defences – Limits to Confidentiality – Key Principles of the Person-Centred Approach In episode 76 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes discuss how to spot and work with clients’ defences. ‘Practice Matters’ then investigates the limits to confidentiality in counselling. Finally, the presenters discuss the key…
Read More075 – Psychodynamic Approach to Counselling
075 – Psychodynamic Theory – Transference – Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs In episode 75 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes talk about psychodynamic theory. ‘Practice Matters’ then delves into transference, before the presenters discuss Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. Free Download: Working with TransferenceClick here to download your Working with Transference…
Read More074 – Self-Concept in Counselling
074 – Self-Concept – Attending – Unconditional Positive Regard In episode 74 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes talk about self-concept, as written about by Carl Rogers. ‘Practice Matters’ examines attending. Last, the presenters discuss unconditional positive regard (UPR). Free Download: The Skill of Attending ExplainedClick here to download your Skill…
Read More073 – Metaphor in Counselling
073 – Active Listening – The Caldicott Principles – Working with Simile and Metaphor in Counselling In episode 73 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes discuss the skill of active listening. ‘Practice Matters’ follows, in which Rory explains the Caldicott principles and how these can support ethical multidisciplinary working. Finally, the…
Read More072 – Empathy in Counselling
072 – Empathy in Counselling – Stages of Counselling – Immediacy In episode 72 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes discuss empathy in counselling. Continuing to ‘Practice Matters’, Rory explains the main stages of counselling. Last, the presenters discuss immediacy. Free Download: Stages in the Counselling RelationshipClick here to download your…
Read More071 – Working with Grief and Loss
071 – Dual-Process Model of Bereavement – Hard-to-Help Clients – Dementia and Validation Therapy In episode 71 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes talk about the dual-process model of bereavement. ‘Practice Matters’ focuses on hard-to-help clients. Finally, the presenters discuss working with clients with dementia, including using validation therapy. Free Download:…
Read More070 – Contracting in Counselling
070 – Transcribing Sessions – Contracting in Counselling – Cognitive-Behavioural Approach In episode 70 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes offer tips on recording and transcribing counselling sessions. ‘Practice Matters’ discusses the important contents of a counselling contract. Last, the presenters discuss the philosophy that underlies cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT). Free Download: Contracting…
Read More069 – Getting-a-Counselling-Placement
069 – Informing Clients of Your Student Status – Getting the Most from Your Placement – When Counsellors Have Clinical Depression In episode 69 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes talk about whether you should tell clients that you are a student counsellor. ‘Practice Matters’ then looks at how to make…
Read More068 – Expressive Therapies – Reviews in Counselling – Working with Goals
068 – Expressive Therapies – Reviews in Counselling – Working with Goals In episode 68 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes talk about the strengths and hazards of expressive therapy, before ‘Practice Matters’ examines reviews in counselling. Then, the presenters discuss goal-setting with clients.
Read More067 – Difference and Diversity in Counselling
067 – Difference and Diversity in Counselling – Recognising Own Transference – Writing a Reflective Journal for Submission In episode 67 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes talk about difference and diversity in counselling. ‘Practice Matters’ focuses on how you, as counsellor, can recognise when you are experiencing transference relating to…
Read More066 – Is All Counselling Person-Centred? – Boundaries in Counselling – When Clients Change the Topic
066 – Is All Counselling, Person-Centred? – Boundaries in Counselling – When Clients Change the Topic In episode 66 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes ask whether all counselling modalities are based on the person-centred approach. ‘Practice Matters’ then looks at boundaries in counselling. Last, the presenters discuss possible reasons for…
Read More065 – Decoding Criteria – Making Referrals – Using Timelines in Counselling
065 – Decoding Criteria – Making Referrals – Using Timelines in Counselling In episode 65 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes explain how to decode the academic language of criteria. Following on – in ‘Practice Matters’ – Rory advises on making referrals. Finally, the presenters discuss how to use timelines in…
Read More064 – Language Use by Clients – Assessing Clients – Person-Centred Interventions
064 – Language Use by Clients – Assessing Clients – Person-Centred Interventions In episode 64 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes discuss what to do when a client uses language that you might be uncomfortable with or not understand. Next, in a brand-new slot – ‘Practice Matters’ – Rory offers guidance…
Read More063 – Patterns of Relating – Cyber Trauma – When Your Moral Compass Shifts
063 – Patterns of Relating – Cyber Trauma – When Your Moral Compass Shifts In episode 63 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes offer guidance on the meaning of the term ‘patterns of relating’. ‘Theory with Rory’ looks at the new area of cyber trauma. Finally, the presenters discuss the life-changing…
Read More062 – First Contact with Clients – Philosophy of Martin Buber – Challenging Our Own Prejudice
062 – First Contact with Clients – Philosophy of Martin Buber – Challenging Our Own Prejudice In episode 62 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes offer tips on how to make the first contact with a new client. ‘Theory with Rory’ summarises Martin Buber’s concept of ‘I–Thou’ versus ‘I-It’. Last, the…
Read More061 – Ethical Dilemmas versus Ethical Conflicts – Rackets and Stamps in Transactional Analysis – Id, Ego and Superego
061 – Ethical Dilemmas versus Ethical Conflicts – Rackets and Stamps in Transactional Analysis – Id, Ego and Superego In episode 61 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes explain the difference between ethical dilemmas and ethical conflicts, and how you can deal with these. ‘Theory with Rory’ looks at rackets and…
Read More060 – Self-Care for Counsellors – Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development – Comparing and Contrasting Humanistic Models
060 – Self-Care for Counsellors – Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development – Comparing and Contrasting Humanistic Models In episode 60 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes discuss how to look after yourself as a counsellor, especially when you are experiencing difficult events in your own life. ‘Theory with Rory’ presents…
Read More059 – When Your Personal Beliefs Differ from the Client’s – Eugene Gendlin’s Focusing – Hitting Awarding-Body Criteria
059 – When Your Personal Beliefs Differ from the Client’s – Eugene Gendlin’s Focusing – Hitting Awarding-Body Criteria In episode 59 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken and Rory discuss how to offer unconditional positive regard (UPR) when your client has very different personal beliefs from your own. ‘Theory with Rory’ looks at the work…
Read More058 – Law on Adoption Counselling – Brain Plasticity – Does Therapist Gender Matter?
058 – Law on Adoption Counselling – Brain Plasticity – Does Therapist Gender Matter? In episode 58 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken and Rory explain the law on counselling adopted people on adoption issues. ‘Theory with Rory’ looks at the cutting-edge field of brain plasticity. To finish this episode, the presenters discuss whether and…
Read More057 – Explicit versus Implicit – Existentialism – Science behind Person-Centred Counselling
057 – Explicit versus Implicit – Existentialism – Science behind Person-Centred Counselling In episode 57 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken and Rory talk about the difference between ‘explicit’ and ‘implicit’. ‘Theory with Rory’ discusses existentialism. Last, the presenters explain the science behind person-centred counselling.
Read More056 – Spotting Subtle Themes in Counselling – Experiments in Gestalt Therapy – Skills in Existential Therapy
056 – Spotting Subtle Themes in Counselling – Experiments in Gestalt Therapy – Skills in Existential Therapy In episode 56 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken and Rory talk about how to spot subtle themes in counselling. ‘Theory with Rory’ discusses experiments in gestalt therapy. Finally, the presenters talk about useful skills in existential therapy.
Read More055 – Gender Equality in Counselling – Seven-Eyed Model of Supervision – Race and Culture in Counselling
055 – Gender Equality in Counselling – Seven-Eyed Model of Supervision – Race and Culture in Counselling In episode 55 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken and Rory discuss gender equality in counselling. ‘Theory with Rory’ examines Robin Shohet and Peter Hawkins’ seven-eyed model of supervision. The podcast ends with a debate on race and…
Read More054 – Mobile Phones in the Therapy Room – Separation Individuation Theory – When Clients Come to Therapy Reluctantly
054 – Mobile Phones in the Therapy Room – Separation Individuation Theory – When Clients Come to Therapy Reluctantly In episode 54 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken and Rory discuss how to deal with clients who check their mobile phones during therapy sessions. ‘Theory with Rory’ explains Margaret Mahler’s separation individuation theory. Finally, the…
Read More053 – Writing a Journal – Self-Object Transference – Collective Grief
053 – Writing a Journal – Self-Object Transference – Collective Grief In episode 53 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken and Rory provide tips on journal-writing. ‘Theory with Rory’ looks at self-object and self-object transference (from the self-psychology movement). Finally, the presenters discuss the phenomenon of collective grief.
Read More052 – Self-Care in Skills Practice – Topdog and Underdog in Gestalt Therapy – Is Age a Barrier in Counselling?
052 – Self-Care in Skills Practice – Topdog and Underdog in Gestalt Therapy – Is Age a Barrier in Counselling? In episode 52 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken and Rory discuss how to look after yourself in skills practice. ‘Theory with Rory’ looks at the concepts of topdog and underdog in gestalt therapy. Last, the…
Read More051 – Organising Your Class-Notes – False Memory Syndrome – UK Professional Bodies
051 – Organising Your Class-Notes – False Memory Syndrome – UK Professional Bodies In episode 51 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken and Rory provide tips on how best to organise your class-notes. ‘Theory with Rory’ discusses false memory syndrome, which Rory illustrates with a live experiment on Ken! Finally, the presenters list the many…
Read More050 – Vocabulary in Counselling – Redecision Therapy – Dealing with Conflict
050 – Vocabulary in Counselling – Redecision Therapy – Dealing with Conflict In episode 50 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly describes the benefits of expanding your vocabulary. ‘Theory with Rory’ looks at redecision therapy, a school of transactional analysis. Last but not least, the presenters discuss the role and experience of conflict in…
Read More049 – Taking a Break for Self-Care – The Jonah Complex – Planning Your Resources for This Year’s Study
049 – Taking a Break for Self-Care – The Jonah Complex – Planning Your Resources for This Year’s Study In episode 49 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast – the first in Season 3, as the UK academic year starts again – Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discuss how important it is to take a break.…
Read More047 – Rise of Person-Centred Counselling in Europe – Endings in Counselling – Achievements of Counselling Tutor
047 – Rise of Person-Centred Counselling in Europe – Endings in Counselling – Achievements of Counselling Tutor In episode 47 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast—the finale of Season 2—Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discuss how person-centred counselling first came to Europe. ‘Theory with Rory’ looks at endings in counselling. Finally, the presenters review the…
Read More046 – Coping with Stress as a Counselling Student – Trauma Bonds – Personal Counselling for Trainees
046 – Coping with Stress as a Counselling Student – Trauma Bonds – Personal Counselling for Trainees In episode 46 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly talk about how to cope with stress as course deadlines loom. ‘Theory with Rory’ examines trauma bonds, then the presenters discuss personal therapy for trainee…
Read More045 – Dialogue in Therapy – Development of the Person-Centred Approach – Choosing a Supervisor
045 – Dialogue in Therapy – Development of the Person-Centred Approach – Choosing a Supervisor In episode 45 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly talk about how to avoid asking, ‘How does that make you feel?’ ‘Theory with Rory’ looks at three key phases in the development of person-centred counselling. Last,…
Read MoreSpecial Edition: Preparing to Work Therapeutically with Sexual Abuse and Trauma
Special Edition: Preparing to Work Therapeutically with Sexual Abuse and Trauma In this special edition of the Counselling Tutor Podcast – broadcast outside the usual UK academic term-time, and covering one topic in greater depth – Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discuss working with clients who have experienced sexual abuse and trauma.
Read More044 – Getting into the Client’s Frame of Reference – Existential Counselling – Does the Seventh Stage of Process Exist?
044 – Getting into the Client’s Frame of Reference – Existential Counselling – Does the Seventh Stage of Process Exist? In episode 44 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly offer tips on how to get into the client’s frame of reference. ‘Theory with Rory’ looks at existential counselling, as developed by…
Read More043 – Choosing an Awarding Body – Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing – Challenge in Counselling
043 – Choosing an Awarding Body – Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing – Challenge in Counselling In episode 43 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly talk about how to choose which awarding body to go with for your qualification. ‘Theory with Rory’ explains about the new therapy of eye movement desensitisation…
Read More042 – Dealing with Client Anger in the Counselling Room – Secondary Loss – Responding to Requests for Advice
042 – Dealing with Client Anger in the Counselling Room – Secondary Loss – Responding to Requests for Advice In episode 42 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discuss how to deal with clients who display anger in the therapy room. ‘Theory with Rory’ examines secondary loss. Finally, the presenters talk…
Read More041 – Writing Case Studies – Carl Rogers’ 19 Propositions – Counselling Skills
041 – Writing Case Studies – Carl Rogers’ 19 Propositions – Counselling Skills In episode 41 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly describe how to write a case study. ‘Theory with Rory’ looks at how best to apply the 19 propositions when writing case studies and assignments. Last, the presenters talk…
Read More040 – Personal Boundaries – Melanie Klein’s Object Relations Theory – Diversity
040 – Personal Boundaries – Melanie Klein’s Object Relations Theory – Diversity In episode 40 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discuss personal boundaries for counsellors. ‘Theory with Rory’ explains object relations theory, as developed by Melanie Klein. Finally, the presenters talk about diversity in the counselling room.
Read More039 – First Sessions with Clients – Integrative versus Eclectic Therapy – Measuring Client Progress
039 – First Sessions with Clients – Integrative versus Eclectic Therapy – Measuring Client Progress In episode 39 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly talk about meeting new clients for the first time. ‘Theory with Rory’ examines the difference between integrative and eclectic therapy. To conclude, the presenters talk about ways…
Read More038 – Law in Counselling and Psychotherapy – Seven Stages of Process – Endings
038 – Law in Counselling and Psychotherapy – Seven Stages of Process – Endings In episode 38 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discuss the laws relating to counselling. ‘Theory with Rory’ examines the seven stages of process. Last, the presenters talk about endings in counselling.
Read More037 – Transference and Countertransference – Unconditional Positive Regard – Your Research Project
037 – Transference and Countertransference – Unconditional Positive Regard – Your Research Project In episode 37 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly talk about transference in the counselling room. ‘Theory with Rory’ examines unconditional positive regard (UPR). Finally, the presenters talk about doing your research project.
Read More036 – Using Counselling Qualifications Overseas and in Other Roles – Congruence – Funding for Counselling Training
036 – Using Counselling Qualifications Overseas and in Other Roles – Congruence – Funding for Counselling Training In episode 36 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discuss the viability of using counselling qualifications in other countries and in other areas of work. ‘Theory with Rory’ looks at congruence, and then the…
Read More035 – When a Client Judges You – Psychological Contact – When a Client Cries
035 – When a Client Judges You – Psychological Contact – When a Client Cries In episode 35 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discuss how to deal with clients who show prejudice towards you. ‘Theory with Rory’ explains the ‘hidden condition’ of psychological contact. Last, the presenters talk about what…
Read More034 – Safeguarding Computer Data – Margaret Warner and Fragile Process – Confidentiality in Counselling
034 – Safeguarding Computer Data – Margaret Warner and Fragile Process – Confidentiality in Counselling In episode 34 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly talk about how to store digital backups of notes and documents securely. ‘Theory with Rory’ looks into Margaret Warner’s work on fragile process. Finally, the presenters discuss…
Read More033 – Counsellors in Schools – Postmodernism in Therapy – Insurance for Counsellors
033 – Counsellors in Schools – Postmodernism in Therapy – Insurance for Counsellors In episode 33 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly talk about the growth of counselling in schools. ‘Theory with Rory’ decodes ‘postmodernism’ and discusses how this affects the world of counselling and psychotherapy. Finally, the presenters discuss the…
Read More032 – Recent Changes in Counselling – Thematic Apperception Test – Using Transitional Objects
032 – Recent Changes in Counselling – Thematic Apperception Test – Using Transitional Objects In episode 32 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly talk about recent changes in the world of counselling. ‘Theory with Rory’ then examines thematic apperception tests. Last, the presenters discuss the use of transitional objects.
Read More031 – Dealing with Your Own Emotions – Karpman’s Drama Triangle – Managing Your Time as a Trainee Counsellor
031 – Dealing with Your Own Emotions – Karpman’s Drama Triangle – Managing Your Time as a Trainee Counsellor In episode 31 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly talk about how to deal with your own emotions when counselling clients bring up intense emotions during the session. ‘Theory with Rory’ takes…
Read More030 – Levels of Qualification – Tuckman’s Team Development Model – Self-Actualisation versus the Actualising Tendency
030 – Levels of Qualification – Tuckman’s Team Development Model – Self-Actualisation versus the Actualising Tendency In episode 30 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly explain the levels of counselling qualification in the UK. ‘Theory with Rory’ takes a look at Dr Bruce Tuckman’s team development model. Last, the presenters examine…
Read More029 – Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder – Elisabeth Kübler-Ross –Student Overwhelm
029 – Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder – Elisabeth Kübler-Ross –Student Overwhelm In episode 29 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discuss post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). ‘Theory with Rory’ takes a look at the life and work of Elisabeth Kübler-Ross. Finally, the presenters discuss the feelings of overwhelm often faced by students of…
Read More028 – Online Counselling – Cognitive Dissonance Theory – Referring Clients
028 – Online Counselling – Cognitive Dissonance Theory – Referring Clients In episode 28 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discuss online counselling. ‘Theory with Rory’ focuses on cognitive dissonance, and the presenters end by discussing onward referrals in counselling.
Read More027 – Keeping a Journal – Bowlby and Attachment Theory – Posture in Counselling
027 – Keeping a Journal – Bowlby and Attachment Theory – Posture in Counselling In episode 27 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discuss the benefits of keeping a journal and how to do so. ‘Theory with Rory’ looks at John Bowlby’s work on attachment. Finally, the presenters discuss posture in…
Read More026 – Using Social Media as a Counsellor – The Oedipus Complex – Paid Media – Personal Development Groups
026 – Using Social Media as a Counsellor – The Oedipus Complex – Paid Media – Personal Development Groups In episode 26 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discuss your personal use of social media as a counsellor. ‘Theory with Rory’ examines the Oedipus complex, and the final episode of ‘Person-Centred…
Read More025 – Introjected Values – Gerard Egan – Building a Website 2 – Gender in Counselling
025 – Introjected Values – Gerard Egan – Building a Website 2 – Gender in Counselling In episode 25 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discuss introjected values. ‘Theory with Rory’ looks at Gerard Egan’s model of counselling, and ‘Person-Centred Business’ suggests what pages and content you will need on your…
Read More024 – Choosing Your Modality – Irrational Thoughts – Building a Website 1 – Dealing with Personal Triggers
024 – Choosing Your Modality – Irrational Thoughts – Building a Website 1 – Dealing with Personal Triggers In episode 24 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discuss how to choose the modality you will practise. ‘Theory with Rory’ looks at irrational thoughts, and ‘Person-Centred Business’ explains how to build a…
Read More023 – Lone Working – Stereotypes – Creating a Brochure – Referencing
023 – Lone Working – Stereotypes – Creating a Brochure – Referencing In episode 23 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discuss lone working. ‘Theory with Rory’ looks at stereotyping, and ‘Person-Centred Business’ explains how to create a brochure about your services. Finally, the presenters describe how to get the referencing right…
Read More022 – Client Notes and Confidentiality – Actualising Tendency – Offering a Free First Meeting – Research in Practice
022 – Client Notes and Confidentiality – Actualising Tendency – Offering a Free First Meeting – Research in Practice In episode 22 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly talk about client confidentiality and its many grey areas. ‘Theory with Rory’ looks at the actualising tendency, and ‘Person-Centred Business’ considers offering a…
Read More021 Questions from Clients – Erotic or Eroticised Transference
Questions from Clients – Erotic/Eroticised Transference – Writing Your Elevator Pitch – Self-Care in Practice In episode 21 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly talk about what to do when a client asks us a question. ‘Theory with Rory’ looks at erotic and eroticised transference, while ‘Person-Centred Business’ explains how to…
Read More020 – Gifts from Clients – Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs – Following Up Enquiries – Counselling Placements
Gifts from Clients – Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs – Following Up Enquiries – Counselling Placements In episode 20 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discuss the dilemma of gifts from clients. Rory then explains Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, and Ken – in ‘Person-Centred Business’ – looks at what to do following…
Read More019 – Counselling Academic Books – Theory of Empathy
In episode 19 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly talk about the Saturday Book Club, and how to read academic books. ‘Theory with Rory’ looks at empathy, while ‘Person-Centred Business’ covers how to request and take payment from clients in private practice. Finally, the presenters discuss the importance of insurance. Free…
Read More018 – Theory and Practice – Five-Relationship Model – Business Planning – Qualitative and Quantitative Research
018 – Theory and Practice – Five-Relationship Model – Business Planning – Qualitative and Quantitative Research In episode 18 – as the Counselling Tutor Podcast comes of age! – Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discuss how to deal with a mismatch between theory and practice. ‘Theory with Rory’ looks at Petruska Clarkson’s five-relationship model, while…
Read More017 – Returning to Study – Defence Mechanisms – Person-Centred Business – BACP Ethical Framework
017 – Returning to Study – Defence Mechanisms – Person-Centred Business – BACP Ethical Framework In episode 17 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast – the first in season 2 – Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly talk about returning to study after the summer break. ‘Theory with Rory’ looks at defence mechanisms, while Ken introduces a…
Read More016 – Self-Care – Gestalt Therapy – Honing Your Skills – Personal Change and Relationships
016 – Self-Care – Gestalt Therapy – Honing Your Skills – Personal Change and Relationships In episode 16 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast – which marks the season 1 finale – Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discuss self-care for counsellors. Rory gives an overview of gestalt therapy, while Ken speaks about how you can sharpen…
Read More015 – Counselling Young People – Scripts, Injunctions and Drivers – Appropriate Referrals – Progression
015 – Counselling Young People – Scripts, Injunctions and Drivers – Appropriate Referrals – Progression In episode 15 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly cover the topic of counselling children and adolescents. ‘Theory with Rory’ takes a look at the transactional-analysis (TA) theory of scripts, injunctions and drivers, and Ken speaks…
Read More014 – Assignment Referrals – 19 Propositions 2 – Rapport-Building – Eclectic versus Integrative Counselling
014 – Assignment Referrals – 19 Propositions 2 – Rapport-Building – Eclectic versus Integrative Counselling In episode 14 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly look at assignment referrals, and what learning we can take from these. Rory then continues his decoding of Carl Rogers’ 19 propositions, and ‘Skills with Ken’ discusses…
Read More013 – Third Person in the Room – 19 Propositions 1 – Simile and Metaphor – Personal Philosophy in Counselling
013 – Third Person in the Room – 19 Propositions 1 – Simile and Metaphor – Personal Philosophy in Counselling In episode 13 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discuss the ‘third person in the room’. ‘Theory with Rory’ introduces Carl Rogers’ 19 propositions, and Ken looks at working with imagery.…
Read More012 – Self-Actualisation – Solving Ethical Problems – Seven Stages Of Process in Practice 2 – Difference between Counselling and Psychotherapy
012 – Self-Actualisation – Solving Ethical Problems – Seven Stages Of Process in Practice 2 – Difference between Counselling and Psychotherapy In episode 12 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly look at Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. Rory presents an approach to solving ethical problems, while Ken continues his application of Carl…
Read More011 – Note-Taking – Transactional Analysis – Seven Stages of Process in Practice 1 – Supervision
011 – Note-Taking – Transactional Analysis – Seven Stages of Process in Practice 1 – Supervision In episode 11 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly look at note-taking for counsellors. ‘Theory with Rory’ explores the ego states of transactional analysis (TA), while ‘Skills with Ken’ relates the seven stages of process to practice. Our presenters…
Read More010 – REBT – Endings in Counselling – Ethics versus Culture
010 – REBT – Endings in Counselling – Ethics versus Culture In the tenth episode of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes take a close look at Albert Ellis’s rational emotive behaviour therapy (REBT), while Ken Kelly explores endings in counselling. In ‘Ask Ken and Rory’, our presenters debate ethics versus culture in counselling. Download your…
Read More009 – Power in Counselling – Carl Rogers’ Biography – Skill of Challenge – Psychopathology In the ninth episode of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes talk about the role of power in the therapeutic relationship. Rory presents on the life of Carl Rogers, while Ken explains the skill of challenging. In…
Read More008 – Real-World Counselling – Hidden Conditions – Immediacy – Therapeutic Process
008 – Real-World Counselling – Hidden Conditions – Immediacy – Therapeutic Process In the eighth episode of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes discuss how counselling in the real world differs from skills practice in the classroom. ‘Theory with Rory’ looks at the hidden conditions of Carl Rogers, and Ken examines the skill…
Read More007 – Therapeutic Pace – Phenomenology – Skill of Questioning – BACP-Accredited Courses
007 – Therapeutic Pace – Phenomenology – Skill of Questioning – BACP-Accredited Courses In this seventh episode of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes discuss how to manage client expectations about therapeutic pace, and your reaction to these. Rory looks at the theory of phenomenology, while ‘Skills with Ken’ examines questioning. Finally, the…
Read More006 – Counselling Assignments – Conditions of Worth – Skill of Focusing – Measuring Self-Development
006 – Counselling Assignments – Conditions of Worth – Skill of Focusing – Measuring Self-Development In the sixth episode of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes provide some tips on counselling assignments. ‘Theory with Rory’ looks at conditions of worth, and then Ken explains the skill of focusing. The episode ends with a…
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