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Domestic Abuse Awareness – Why a Year of Skills Training MattersIn Episode 346 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’, they explore trauma-informed practice, focusing specifically on triangulation and trauma — how this hidden dynamic shows up in therapy and why recognising it...

Perimenopause and Therapist Identity - Counselling Skills: A Deeper Look at ReflectionIn Episode 345 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 examine working with rehearsed material with Sarah Henry. How to identify it, what it means for the therapeutic relationship, and...

Introducing Therapy for Addiction - Learning Never Stops – Planning Your CPDIn Episode 344 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly take us through this week’s topics:Firstly, in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, we look at the ethical use of AI in therapy, highlighting potential risks and ethical responsibilities.Then in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with...

Race and Everyday Friction – Ending Well in Counselling TrainingIn Episode 343 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’, they explore the importance of having an online and telephone informed supervisor when you work in this way.Then in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Sarah...

Shame in Supervision – Creative Learning During an Academic BreakIn Episode 342 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 art of apologising as a counsellor - why it matters, how to do it effectively, and how to avoid making it about yourself.Then in ‘Practice...

Working with Parents of Children with Disabilities – What to Do if You Don’t Get Onto the Next CourseIn Episode 341 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 concept of everyday trauma.Then in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Ellie Finch and Dr. Jo Griffin...

Supporting Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse - Carl Rogers'Seven Stages of ProcessIn Episode 340 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 the question: Can clients ask you to delete their data? - covering legal, ethical, and practical considerations.Then in ‘Practice...

Practising Good Self-care – What is My Counselling Philosophy?In Episode 339 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 potential dangers of dual relationships in counselling and psychotherapy – how they arise, the ethical implications, and strategies to manage them...

REBT for Pain Management and Exercise - Counselling Skills FeedbackIn Episode 338 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 essential and sensitive topic of supporting suicidal clients – discussing how therapists can respond ethically and effectively, including...

iCloud Changes and Client Confidentiality – Dealing with DNAs in Placement and PracticeIn Episode 337 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 how to talk to children about death – covering developmental understanding, appropriate language, and how to support children...