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Page - 11th November 2025 Taking Risks in Therapy: How Courage Can Deepen Your Practice As a practising counsellor or psychotherapist, you will inevitably face moments when you wonder: Should I say this? Should I do this? These are the moments that call upon your willingness to take therapeutic risks. In a professional climate that often encourages caution and self-protection, it can feel counterintuitive to step beyond established conventions. Yet, […]
Podcast - 18th October 2025 352 – Talking Honestly About Switching Supervisors Grandparent Alienation – Navigating Challenges with Tutors In Episode 352 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory…
Page - 14th August 2025 Navigating Dual Relationships in Counselling: Ethical Guidance for Practitioners As a counsellor or psychotherapist, you’re trained to maintain professional boundaries to protect the integrity of the therapeutic relationship. Yet, dual relationships – where you know a client in another context – are sometimes unavoidable, especially in rural, marginalised, or close-knit communities. This article explores the ethical complexities and practical implications of dual relationships, drawing […]
Page - 13th August 2025 A Practical Guide to Donald Winnicott’s Attachment Theories for Counsellors Attachment theory remains pivotal in psychotherapy and counselling. Donald Winnicott, one of the seminal contributors, has profound insights into early childhood development and the therapeutic relationship that continues to inform and enhance clinical practice. This article unpacks Winnicott’s attachment theories, offering practitioners a deeper understanding of how to apply these principles effectively in therapy. Learning […]
Podcast - 14th June 2025 342 – The Art of Apologising as a Counsellor Shame in Supervision – Creative Learning During an Academic Break In Episode 342 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast,…
Podcast - 26th April 2025 336 – Building your Counselling CV Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) – Reviewing Client Progress In Episode 336 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts…
Podcast - 23rd November 2024 319 – Double Empathy Problem Navigating the Complaints Process – Developing Your Inner Supervisor In Episode 319 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your…
Page - 29th October 2024 Autism Strengths and Challenges Autistic individuals bring unique strengths like attention to detail and deep focus, but may also face communication and energy challenges in therapy. This guide helps counsellors tailor their approach using concepts like Spoon Theory and reasonable adjustments. Read more…
Podcast - 5th October 2024 313 – What is Trauma-Informed Practice Transitioning from Student to Qualified Practitioner – Working Around Barriers in Communication In Episode 313 of the Counselling…
Page - 20th September 2024 Trauma Model Therapy Trauma Model Therapy blends cognitive, psychodynamic, and experiential approaches to address trauma’s deep impact. This guide explores its core elements—attachment wounds, locus of control, addiction, and relational dynamics—to support client autonomy and healing. Read more…
Podcast - 7th September 2024 309 – How to Recognise Vicarious Trauma Online Trauma Therapy – Exploring Neurodivergence Creatively in Therapy In Episode 309 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your…
Page - 22nd August 2024 How Trauma is Experienced and Its Impact on Your Clients Childhood trauma can have a lasting impact on identity, relationships, and emotional responses, often lying dormant until triggered later in life. This article explores how to recognise these patterns in clients and work with them sensitively—read on to learn more.
Page - 10th July 2024 Online Trauma Therapy – Effective Strategies for Counsellors Online trauma therapy brings both opportunities and risks. This guide explores key strategies—like managing disinhibition, fantasy attachment, and safety planning—to support effective, ethical trauma work in digital spaces. Read more…
Podcast - 18th May 2024 302 – Shame in Supervision Pre-Trial Therapy Considerations – Managing Next-Level Overwhelm in Your Counselling Training