317 – Strengths and Challenges in Autism Finding Work through EAP - Closing a Skills Session In Episode 317 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly look at this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, we look at the different strengths and challenges in autism that individuals may […]

316 - See the Individual, Not the Label Child Abuse in Online Interactions - Listen to Understand, Not to Respond In Episode 316 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back with this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, continuing with our new focus on neurodivergence we’ll […]

315 - Neurodivergence and Autism Digital Tools in Online Therapy Sessions - Developing an Emotional Vocabulary In Episode 315 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly take us through this week’s three topics: First up in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, Rory and Ken discuss Neurodivergence-Affirming Psychotherapy. Then in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory […]

314 - Perspectives and Definitions of Trauma Language and the Therapeutic Relationship - Research Projects and What to Research In Episode 314 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 understanding the diverse perspectives and definitions […]

313 - What is Trauma-Informed Practice Transitioning from Student to Qualified Practitioner - Working Around Barriers in Communication In Episode 313 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 ask what is trauma-informed practice? Then in […]

312 - Working Within Your Competence Critical Incident Debriefing - The Importance of your ‘Why’ In Episode 312 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 working within your competence in counselling and psychotherapy. Then in […]

311 – Confidentiality Laws for Therapists Personal Preparation Plan for Trauma-Informed Practice – Discussing Racial Identity Respectfully In Episode 311 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 creating your personal preparation plan for trauma-informed practice. […]

310 – Importance of PD Groups Relational Depth in Trauma Therapy – Getting Your Reading List in Order In Episode 310 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 relational depth. Then in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory […]

309 – How to Recognise Vicarious Trauma Online Trauma Therapy – Exploring Neurodivergence Creatively in Therapy In Episode 309 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 online trauma therapy. Then in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks […]

308 – Grounding Techniques for Trauma Writing Creatively in Therapy – Trauma: What Counselling Students Need to Know In Episode 308 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 grounding techniques for trauma. Then in ‘Practice […]

Special Edition: The Importance of Human Connection in Counselling Training In this Special Episode of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your host Rory Lees-Oakes speaks with Kelly Budd from the Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB), and Meg Moss from the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) about the integrity of counselling training. Both the […]

307 – Neurodivergent-Affirming Therapy Growing and Evolving as a Counsellor – Reflecting on Your Counselling Training Journey In Episode 307 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back with this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, we look at growing and evolving as a counselling practitioner across […]

306 – Recognising Suicide Risk in Therapy Clients Unmasking Neurodivergence and Ethnicity Using Digital Tools – Giving Feedback to Your Tutors In Episode 306 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 recognising suicide risk in […]

305 – Reasonable Adjustments in Counselling Couples Counselling – What to Do about Gifts from Clients In Episode 305 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly take us through today’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, we look at the Equality Act and reasonable adjustments in counselling. Then in […]

304 - Autism-Informed Supervisor Psychotherapeutic Needs of Mothers Returning to Work after Maternity Leave - Taking a Course during the Summer Break In Episode 304 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back for this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, Rory and Ken go through what […]

303 – Safeguarding Clients in Online or Phone Therapy Supporting Frontline Workers: Interview with Frontline19 CEO – Getting Books and Resources for the Next Leg of Your Studies In Episode 303 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back with this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, […]

302 – Shame in Supervision Pre-Trial Therapy Considerations – Managing Next-Level Overwhelm in Your Counselling Training In Episode 302 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back with this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, we look at reducing shame within supervision. Then in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory […]

301 – Skills-First Learning for Counsellors Interview with Renee McDonald – Preparing for the Ending of Your Counselling Course In Episode 301 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back with this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, we look at why skills-first learning is the future […]

300 – Trauma-Informed Interventions for Therapists Practicing Online Therapy with Clients Abroad – Preparing for Final Submissions In Episode 300 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back with this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, we look at practicing online therapy with clients that are not […]

299 – Differences between Counselling Young People and Adults Taking Risks in Therapy – Referencing for Assignments In Episode 299 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back with this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, we look at the differences between counselling children and young people […]

298 – Self-Care for Counsellors Addressing Racial Identity – Neurodivergence within PD Groups In Episode 298 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back with this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, we look at resilience and self-care for counsellors and therapists. Then in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory […]

297 – Scams Targeting Therapists Using Counselling Skills as a Filmmaker – Finding Your Voice in Supervision In Episode 297 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back with this week’s three topics: Firstly in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, Rory and Ken discuss navigating and protecting yourself from scams targeting […]

Special Edition: Blogging for Therapists In this special episode of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your host Rory Lees-Oakes speaks with Daragh McLoughlin from WebHealer about blogging for therapists. The main points of this conversation include: Blogging gives you a space on your therapist website to share your knowledge and expertise. Allows you to start a […]

296 – Counsellor Safety Working with Men Abused by Women - Preparing for Your Counselling Residential In Episode 296 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back with this week’s three topics: First up in ‘Ethical, Sustainable Practice’, we look at counsellor safety and self-care strategies when navigating lone […]