Podcast

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 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

045 – Dialogue in Therapy – Development of the Person-Centred Approach – Choosing a Supervisor In episode 45 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly talk about how to avoid asking, ‘How does that make you feel?’ ‘Theory with Rory’ looks at three key phases in the development of person-centred counselling. Last, Read More

Special Edition: Preparing to Work Therapeutically with Sexual Abuse and Trauma In this special edition of the Counselling Tutor Podcast – broadcast outside the usual UK academic term-time, and covering one topic in greater depth – Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discuss working with clients who have experienced sexual abuse and trauma. Preparing to work Read More

044 – Getting into the Client’s Frame of Reference – Existential Counselling – Does the Seventh Stage of Process Exist? In episode 44 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly offer tips on how to get into the client’s frame of reference. ‘Theory with Rory’ looks at existential counselling, as developed by Read More

043 – Choosing an Awarding Body – Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing – Challenge in Counselling In episode 43 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly talk about how to choose which awarding body to go with for your qualification. ‘Theory with Rory’ explains about the new therapy of eye movement desensitisation Read More

042 – Dealing with Client Anger in the Counselling Room – Secondary Loss – Responding to Requests for Advice In episode 42 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discuss how to deal with clients who display anger in the therapy room. ‘Theory with Rory’ examines secondary loss. Finally, the presenters talk Read More

041 – Writing Case Studies – Carl Rogers’ 19 Propositions – Counselling Skills In episode 41 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly describe how to write a case study. ‘Theory with Rory’ looks at how best to apply the 19 propositions when writing case studies and assignments. Last, the presenters talk Read More

040 – Personal Boundaries – Melanie Klein’s Object Relations Theory – Diversity In episode 40 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly discuss personal boundaries for counsellors. ‘Theory with Rory’ explains object relations theory, as developed by Melanie Klein. Finally, the presenters talk about diversity in the counselling room. FREE Download: Object Read More

039 – First Sessions with Clients – Integrative versus Eclectic Therapy – Measuring Client Progress In episode 39 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly talk about meeting new clients for the first time. ‘Theory with Rory’ examines the difference between integrative and eclectic therapy. To conclude, the presenters talk about ways Read More