Counsellor CPD- Training and Counselling Student Resources
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Rory Lees Oakes Podcasts
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, a…
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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 et…
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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…
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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, …
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Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) – Reviewing Client ProgressIn Episode 336 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 building your counselling CV – including key features to include, ways to stand out, and how to pres…
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Supporting Male Clients in Therapy – How to Begin a Counselling SessionIn 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 extra-therapeutic factors in Supervision and how a client’s world outside the therapy room c…
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Understanding Website Design for Therapists with Daragh McLaughlinKey Takeaways:Ensuring Your Website’s Future:Your website is an essential part of your practice. By taking the right steps and asking the right questions, you can ensure that it remains a valuable asset as your business grows.Red Flags When Choosing a Web Designer:Be aware of slow re…
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Selective Mutism – Ideal Client Load for Student CounsellorsIn 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 clients dealing wi…
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Autistic Therapists in Practice - The Essential Skill of Academic ReferencingIn 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 therapy and how it can …
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AI in Therapy - Comparing Ethical FrameworksIn 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 'Practice Matters', Rory speaks with Ri…
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Working with Life-restricting Conditions - Challenging Stereotypes in CounsellingIn 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 effectiv…
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Importance of Psychosexual Therapy - Meeting Supervision Hour RequirementsIn 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, particula…
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Navigating Client Complaints Effectively - Managing Observed Skills SessionsIn 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 of trauma therap…
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Special Edition: Expanding Therapeutic Approaches with NHS PoliciesIn 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…
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Couples Therapy using the Developmental Model - Choosing the Therapy ModalityIn 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 profession…
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PD Groups for Counsellors - Supportive Supervision before PlacementIn 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.Then, in 'Practice Matters', Rory speaks wi…
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Virtual Reality in Therapy - Vicarious TraumaIn Episode 326 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: Understanding ambiguous loss, its complexities, and how it presents in therapy.Then in Practice Matters: Rory speaks with Nina Solo…
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Neurodivergence and Eating Disorders - Managing OverwhelmIn Episode 325 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 applying Attachment Theory in therapy and how understanding attachment styles helps build a strong therape…
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Managing Risk in Online Therapy - Contracting in CounsellingIn Episode 324 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 managing risk in online therapy and the considerations for safe practice.Then in 'Practice Matters', Ro…
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Regulation in Counselling and Psychotherapy - Power Up your Counselling Skills through ObservationIn Episode 323 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 engaging with clinical supervision and how to get the most from it…
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Statutory Regulation in Counselling and Psychotherapy - Dual Relationships in CounsellingIn Episode 322 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 discuss the theory of mind and its implications in neurodivergence.Then, in 'Pract…
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Counselling Boys and Men Part 2 - Managing Boundaries in CounsellingIn Episode 321 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 effective online counselling for neurodivergent clients.Then in 'Practice Matters', Rory intervi…
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Navigating the Complaints Process Part 2 - Skill of Challenge in CounsellingIn Episode 320 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 look at preparing the therapeutic environment for autism-friendly care.Then in 'Practice…
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Navigating the Complaints Process - Developing Your Inner SupervisorIn Episode 319 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 Double Empathy Problem in Neurodivergent Therapy.Then in 'Practice Matters', w…
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Relational Ethics in Psychotherapy and Counselling Private Practice - Claiming Expenses as a Placement CounsellorIn Episode 318 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 Autism and the LawThen in 'Practice Matters', Rory …
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