• Why Congruence Is Not Speaking As You Find
    May 5 2026

    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 one finds definition; To speak candidly as one sees or experiences or sees, even if it comes across as rude or tactless.

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    The opinions in this podcast are my own. This is no substitution for professional supervision and therapy. Please discuss your own work or concerns with your qualified supervisor. This podcast does not substitute professional training in any way, to work as a counsellor you will need appropriate qualifications.

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    21 mins
  • Do Counsellors Have Unconditional Positive Regard For Every Client?
    Apr 2 2026

    Continuing with my Core Conditions, today I discuss Unconditional Positive Regard (UPR), and can we really have it for all clients?

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    The opinions in this podcast are my own. This is no substitution for professional supervision and therapy. Please discuss your own work or concerns with your qualified supervisor. This podcast does not substitute professional training in any way, to work as a counsellor you will need appropriate qualifications.

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    20 mins
  • How To Show Empathy; It Is Not Enough To Just Feel It.
    Mar 16 2026

    Carl Rogers created the Core Conditions as part of Person Centred Therapy, empathy was one of these conditions, however there are also some hidden conditions and ensuring the client receives empathy as well as the counsellor just feeling it is a fundamental part of the Six Necessary and Sufficient Conditions for Therapeutic Change. In todays episode I discuss in depth about how to truly show empathy.

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    The opinions in this podcast are my own. This is no substitution for professional supervision and therapy. Please discuss your own work or concerns with your qualified supervisor. This podcast does not substitute professional training in any way, to work as a counsellor you will need appropriate qualifications.

    Becky x


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    16 mins
  • Some Things Have Changed For Me - Lets Chat About How We Cope With Change
    Mar 4 2026

    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 would like to leave me a 5 star review, please do, it would mean a lot to me on this venture and helps to support me in what I am trying to achieve in reaching lots of student counsellors.

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    The opinions in this podcast are my own. This is no substitution for professional supervision and therapy. Please discuss your own work or concerns with your qualified supervisor. This podcast does not substitute professional training in any way, to work as a counsellor you will need appropriate qualifications.

    Becky x

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    23 mins
  • When It All Gets Too Much
    Jan 15 2026

    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 to leave me a 5 star review, please do, it would mean a lot to me on this brand new venture and helps to support me in what I am trying to achieve in reaching lots of student counsellors.

    If you enjoy this episode please be sure to check out previous recordings and please follow so that you don't miss another one.....

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    The opinions in this podcast are my own. This is no substitution for professional supervision and therapy. Please discuss your own work or concerns with your qualified supervisor. This podcast does not substitute professional training in any way, to work as a counsellor you will need appropriate qualifications.

    Becky x

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    25 mins
  • What to Look For in A Counselling Placement Provider
    Oct 21 2025

    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 expect and what you personally might need - we are all different!

    If you would like to leave me a 5 star review, please do, it would mean a lot to me on this brand new venture and helps to support me in what I am trying to achieve in reaching lots of student counsellors.

    If you enjoy this episode please be sure to check out previous recordings and please follow so that you don't miss another one.....

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    The opinions in this podcast are my own. This is no substitution for professional supervision and therapy. Please discuss your own work or concerns with your qualified supervisor. This podcast does not substitute professional training in any way, to work as a counsellor you will need appropriate qualifications.

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  • The Importance of Setting the Scene with Counselling Clients
    Aug 19 2025

    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 clients. I really hope you find this helpful.

    If you would like to leave me a 5 star review, please do, it would mean a lot to me on this brand new venture and helps to support me in what I am trying to achieve in reaching lots of student counsellors.

    If you enjoy this episode please be sure to check out previous recordings and please follow so that you don't miss another one.....

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    The opinions in this podcast are my own. This is no substitution for professional supervision and therapy. Please discuss your own work or concerns with your qualified supervisor. This podcast does not substitute professional training in any way, to work as a counsellor you will need appropriate qualifications.

    Becky x

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    17 mins
  • A Casual Chat about Counselling Training, Supervision, What Makes a Good Counsellor and More...
    Apr 29 2025

    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 in supervision, finding the right course for you and more.

    If you would like to leave me a 5 star review, please do, it would mean a lot to me on this brand new venture and helps to support me in what I am trying to achieve in reaching lots of student counsellors.

    If you enjoy this episode please be sure to check out previous recordings and please follow so that you don't miss another one.....

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    The opinions in this podcast are my own. This is no substitution for professional supervision and therapy. Please discuss your own work or concerns with your qualified supervisor. This podcast does not substitute professional training in any way, to work as a counsellor you will need appropriate qualifications.

    Becky x



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    29 mins