In 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 impact professional competence.
• Then in 'Practice Matters', Rory interviews an autistic therapist who has chosen to stay anonymous to allow for an open and honest conversation. This discussion is about their lived experience and insights into neurodivergence in the profession.
• And lastly in 'Student Services', Rory and Ken look at the importance of referencing in assignments, avoiding common pitfalls, and using digital tools to ensure accuracy.

In 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 Richard Miller, a counsellor, supervisor, and AI ethicist, about the ethical use of AI in therapy, its possibilities, challenges, and implications.
• Lastly, in 'Student Services', Rory and Ken discuss comparing ethical frameworks and why it's an important exercise in counselling training.

In 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 effectively.
• Then, in 'Practice Matters', Rory speaks with Dorothy Hodgkinson about working with clients who have 'life-restricting' conditions and how these conditions impact the therapeutic relationship.
• And lastly, in 'Student Services', Rory and Ken discuss the importance of challenging stereotypes in counselling training, offering insights into how counsellors can avoid stereotyping clients in their practice.

In 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, particularly focusing on legal, ethical, and practical concerns.
• Then in 'Practice Matters', Rory speaks with Lohani Noor about the importance of psychosexual therapy and how therapists can gain the skills to support clients navigating intimate issues.
• Lastly, in 'Student Services', Rory and Ken provide practical advice for counselling students on meeting course requirements for supervision hours, emphasising the importance of documentation and careful planning.

In 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 therapy and the importance of understanding physiological responses in trauma-informed practice.
• Then in 'Practice Matters', Rory speaks with Susie Jamieson about how to navigate client complaints effectively, sharing practical strategies and personal experiences to help therapists be complaint-ready.
• And lastly in 'Student Services', Rory and Ken talk about managing overwhelm during observed skills sessions, providing tips for reducing anxiety and building confidence in counselling skills practice.

In 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.

In 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 professionals.
• Then, in 'Practice Matters', Rory speaks with Claire Ratcliffe about relationship therapy using the developmental model, focusing on how couples evolve and how therapists can support growth at each stage.
• Lastly, in 'Student Services', Rory and Ken discuss how to choose the therapy modality that is the best fit for you as a future therapist.

In 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 with Dr. Sonja Falck about facilitating personal development (PD) groups and their importance for both trainees and qualified counsellors.
• And lastly, in 'Student Services', Rory and Ken discuss the essential topic of accessing supervision before going into placement and why it's crucial to be well-prepared.

In 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 Solomons about the innovative use of virtual reality in therapy.
• Lastly, in Student Services: Rory and Ken discuss a critique of the person-centred model, addressing its strengths and limitations.

In 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 in building a strong therapeutic relationship.
• Then in 'Practice Matters', Rory speaks with Bernie Wright and Lisa Smith about the connection between eating disorders, disordered eating, and neurodivergence.
• Lastly, in 'Student Services, Rory and Ken discuss how counselling students can manage overwhelm and stay motivated through their training journey.