Author Archives: Colette Kelly

056 – 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

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 More

055 – 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

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 More

054 – 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

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 More

053 – Writing a Journal – Self-Object Transference – Collective Grief

053 – 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. Download Podcast Handout Writing a Journal (starts Read More

052 – 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?

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 More

051 – Organising Your Class-Notes – False Memory Syndrome – UK Professional Bodies

051 – 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 More

050 – Vocabulary in Counselling – Redecision Therapy – Dealing with Conflict

050 – 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 More

047 – 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

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 More

046 – 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

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 More