Counselling Tutor

Counselling Tutor

The Counselling Tutor podcast serves current and prospective students of counselling and psychotherapy, as well as qualified practitioners, supervisors and tutors. Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly examine the theory and practice of counselling and deliver academic, practice-based and CPD-related content in an easy-to-understand and fun podcast. Students and practitioners of person-centred counselling, transactional analysis (TA) and behavioural models (e.g. CBT) will find something relevant to their studies and work on the Counselling Tutor podcast.
Understanding Website Design for Therapists with Daragh McLaughlin

Understanding Website Design for Therapists with Daragh McLaughlin

WebHealer Special Episode: Understanding Website Design for Therapists with Daragh McLaughlin In this special edition of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your host, Rory Lees-Oakes speaks with Daragh McLaughlin from Web Healer, a company specialising in website design for therapists, about how to create a reliable, professional online presence. Daragh shares his expert advice on avoiding […]

5 Apr 2025 - 32 min 29 sek

 
334 – Managing Triggers and Flashbacks

334 – Managing Triggers and Flashbacks

334 – Managing Triggers and Flashbacks Selective Mutism – Ideal Client Load for Student Counsellors In 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 counsellors can support […]

29 Mar 2025 - 01 godz 11 min 22 sek

 
333 – Dunning-Kruger Effect in Trauma-Informed Therapy

333 – Dunning-Kruger Effect in Trauma-Informed Therapy

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-Kruger Effect in trauma-informed […]

22 Mar 2025 - 01 godz 11 min 26 sek

 
332 – Developing an Online Mindset

332 – Developing an Online Mindset

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 […]

15 Mar 2025 - 01 godz 14 min 29 sek

 
331 – Ethical Dilemmas in Supervision

331 – Ethical Dilemmas in Supervision

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 strategies for resolving them effectively. […]

8 Mar 2025 - 01 godz 04 min 20 sek

 
330 – Working with Clients Abroad

330 – Working with Clients Abroad

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 therapy to clients abroad, particularly focusing […]

1 Mar 2025 - 01 godz 06 min 27 sek

 
329 – Distinguishing PTSD and Complex PTSD

329 – Distinguishing PTSD and Complex PTSD

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 PTSD, exploring the evolution […]

22 Feb 2025 - 01 godz 10 min 05 sek

 
Special Edition: Expanding Therapeutic Approaches with NHS Policies

Special Edition: Expanding Therapeutic Approaches with NHS Policies

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 in Therapy: Human connection is […]

15 Feb 2025 - 27 min 26 sek

 
328 – Professional Letter Writing

328 – Professional Letter Writing

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 communicating with other […]

8 Feb 2025 - 01 godz 12 min 21 sek

 
327 – 7-eyed Model of Supervision in Clinical Practice

327 – 7-eyed Model of Supervision in Clinical Practice

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 clinical practice. […]

1 Feb 2025 - 01 godz 13 min 36 sek