You, Me & The Counselling World
Episodes
Working with Neurodivergent Clients - What I Wish I Had Known with Author Amy Peters
01 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I am beyond excited today to be joined by the fellow counsellor, trainer and author of the book Neurodivergent Affirming Therapy - Rethinking Approach...
Why Congruence Is Not Speaking As You Find
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the last of the Core Conditions series I discuss why Congruence isn't just speaking as you find and some tips and examples to help.Speak as on...
Do Counsellors Have Unconditional Positive Regard For Every Client?
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing with my Core Conditions, today I discuss Unconditional Positive Regard (UPR), and can we really have it for all clients?If you would like t...
How To Show Empathy; It Is Not Enough To Just Feel It.
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Carl Rogers created the Core Conditions as part of Person Centred Therapy, empathy was one of these conditions, however there are also some hidden con...
Some Things Have Changed For Me - Lets Chat About How We Cope With Change
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As a navigate a change in my life, it prompted me to open up a conversation about change as a student counsellor and how we might cope with it.If you ...
When It All Gets Too Much
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for when things just feel too much counselling training wise, it can be hard, I hope this frank and open chat helps.If you would like ...
What to Look For in A Counselling Placement Provider
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With so much talk about counselling placements, I thought I would make an episode all about getting you to think about what to look out for, what to e...
The Importance of Setting the Scene with Counselling Clients
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hi, I am so sorry for the radio silence, but today I am back and sharing some thoughts on why it is important to set the scene with your counselling c...
A Casual Chat about Counselling Training, Supervision, What Makes a Good Counsellor and More...
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, in a casual chat I answer some of the most popular questions I get asked and explore all things counselling training, how you present yourself ...
Tackling The Most Common Worries Faced by Student Counsellors - Client Edition
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the first of a series of episodes, I talk about some of the most common worries I hear from the student counsellors I work with, this episode relat...
How to Deal With Feelings of Dreading Counselling Skills Practice.
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If the thought of counselling skills practice at college leave you feeling fear or dread, you are not alone, this episode is for you. Today we explore...
Starting Your Level 4 Diploma in Counselling Soon and Feeling Nervous?
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you, like many others, are you starting a Level 4 Diploma in Counselling soon and feeling nervous, this is the podcast for you. I share some musing...
Money and the Counselling Profession; Discomfort, Guilt and Tips to help Manage.
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Having worked with supervisee's and learning from my own battles around feeling guilty for charging for my counselling service, I want to use thi...
How to Build and Maintain Good Boundaries Whilst Counselling Online
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we explore the dilemmas that may face us when we work therapeutically with a client online. Some points to think about. With thanks to Jennifer ...
Trusting In Your Ability To Remember What Is Important as a Counsellor
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In todays episode I discuss how to trust in your own ability to remember the important bits when working with a client and some strategies to help. If...
Clothes, Chairs & More; Discussing Power In The Therapy Room
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In todays episode I talk all things power and what happened when I went to see a therapist who kept on looking at the clock!If you would like to leave...
What To Do If You Realise You Can't Work With Your Client.
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There are times in all of our counselling careers, whether it is during training or later that we come across situations that mean we can't work ...
Setting Up Private Practice and Spilling the Tea on Why I had to Leave my Office.
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk about setting up private practice and share my tips and thoughts. I also share why I had to leave my office as it is something ...
How to Deal with a Confidence Crisis Whilst in Counselling Training
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
By popular request on a recent Facebook poll here is the episode you have all been waiting for. I hope it helps, feel free to strike up a conversation...
Feeling Nervous about Counselling Training? This is for you...
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I am back today with an episode where I explore why counselling training is so nerve wracking. Whether you are nervous about returning to your course ...
How to Thrive During Your Placement
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I am back today from a sunny recording room with an unedited and raw chat about how to thrive on placement rather than just survive it. Lots of tips a...
The Pro's and Con's of Paying for Supervision on Placement
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Financially things are tight right now for so many, with this in mind I wanted to record this very ad hoc episode to talk off the cuff about supervisi...
Question From Listener; My Counselling Training Story
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I was contacted by a lovely listener called Laura, she asked if I could tell my story about what my Level 2 Course was like, how I managed my work lif...
What To Look For In A Counselling Course with Becky Whittaker and Simon Heath
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, my friend (and business partner) Simon Heath and I discuss all things training related, including what we think is important to look for in a t...
My Thoughts on The Death of The Queen and What This May Mean For Counsellor and Client
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In a tribute episode to Her Royal Majesty the Queen I wanted to share my own thoughts on her loss, my own grief and what this may mean for both counse...
10 Things I Wish I'd Known Before Starting My Private Practice
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I have learnt a lot since I started out in private practice more than a decade ago. In this episode I talk about the 10 things I was I had known. For ...
Discussing All Things Journaling and How You Can Find a Way to Enjoy It
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you are on a counselling diploma, the chances are that you will be required to write a journal, if you have been putting it off, this is the episod...
What To Expect When Moving From Remote Client Work To Face To Face
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you are used to working online or via the phone, the idea of meeting with clients in the room for the first time and transitioning to face to face ...
When Comparison Is The Thief Of Joy
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I want to discuss comparisons to others, how it can leave us feeling under confident, unhappy and not good enough. These are my musings on ...
Preparing To Get The Best From Supervision
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I am back with a requested episode, this time exploring Supervision, what it is all about, why you are not doing it wrong and what an earth you are su...
You, Me & The Counselling World - Sometimes We Just Need To Step Back
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After a long break from recording, I am so happy to be back. Today, I share with you what I have been doing, some of the thought processes I have had ...
Working With Objects in The Therapy Room
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I am back for episode 16 and want to share with you about my experience of using objects within therapy, both with my clients and for my own dev...
I Feel Overwhelmed and Tips To Help Deal With It.
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I speak in a raw and personal way about how overwhelmed I am feeling, through the course of the episode I share how I have learnt to recognise t...
How To Deal With Imposter Syndrome As A Student Counsellor
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You know when you feel like you shouldn't be doing what you are, you feel like you haven't worked hard enough to be where you are and that g...
How I Use CBT With My Clients
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As an integrative counsellor, I really enjoy having different tools to use alongside my very relational approach to therapy. One of the tools I often ...
Feel The Fear, But Don't Let It Stop You With Sarah Reddan
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I am joined by Therapeutic Coach and fellow podcaster; Sarah Reddan. Together we explore fear and how to move through your training without lett...
How I Prepare To See Clients
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I thought it would be useful and hopefully interesting to talk about how I prepare to see clients, the little routine and rituals that I follow...
Reminiscing With Cassie De Pourtales: Our Diploma Days, Self Care, Feeling Good Enough and More!
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A very special episode 10, today I reminisce with Cassie De Pourtales, a wonderful articulate and passionate lady that I met on our counselling diplom...
Q&A; Training Advice, First Client Experience and More!
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week I answer your questions, I loved making this one! If you enjoy and would like me to do another Q&A soon please let me know. Thanks for a...
Let's Talk About Finding The Right Supervisor For You
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a hot and humid Devon for episode 8, this week I talk to you about what I think you could look for in a supervisor for your counselling wor...
How To Build Self Confidence
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 7 is all about self confidence and how to build it, from thinking about how you talk to yourself, to taking feedback, right through to thinkin...
You, Me & The Counselling World - Learning About Yourself and Why It Matters
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode 6, this week is all around learning about yourself and why it is important in your work as a counsellor, how you can expand your kn...
You, Me & The Counselling World - My Route to Becoming A Counsellor and Supervisor
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Great to have you here for episode 5, this week by popular request I talk about my route into becoming a counsellor and supervisor, including my train...
You, Me & The Counselling World - How To Avoid Overdoing It On Placement.
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you for joining me for episode 4 it is great to have you listening. This episode focusses on how to get the very best experience from your place...
You, Me & The Counselling World - How To Get The Best From Personal Therapy
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Please join me in this third episode, this week I explore how to get the best from personal therapy during your training and the reasons why I think i...
You, Me & The Counselling World - How To Deal With Not Feeling Good Enough
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for joining me in this second episode, today I talk with you all about dealing with common feelings of not feeling like you are good enough. Ai...
You, Me & The Counselling World - Episode 1 - Welcome
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My very first episode, I am so pleased to be bringing it to you. You, Me & The Counselling World is a podcast dedicated to helping student counsel...