You, Me & The Counselling World

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A podcast dedicated to helping student and trainee Counsellors on the road to becoming qualified and beyond, by experienced Counsellor and Supervisor Becky Whittaker.

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June 1, 20261 hr 0 min

Working with Neurodivergent Clients - What I Wish I Had Known with Author Amy Peters

I am beyond excited today to be joined by the fellow counsellor, trainer and author of the book Neurodivergent Affirming Therapy - Rethinking Approaches for Autistic and ADHD Clients. In this episode we explore topics around working with neurodivergent clients, how to avoid burnout as a neurodivergent therapist, thoughts around language and much more.You can learn more about Amy on her website http://www.newgladecounselling.co.uk/And her book is available to buy on Amazon (please note this is an affiliate link provided by Amy). https://amzn.to/4vp1BSgIf 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.If you enjoy this episode please be sure to check out previous recordings and please follow so that you don't miss another one.....Come and start a conversation over on Facebook at....www.facebook.com/YouMeAndTheCounsellingWorldI am also on TikTok at....https://www.tiktok.com/@youmecounsellingworld?_r=1&_t=ZN-94jxVWYtROoThe opinions in this podcast are my own and Amy's. 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 xReach Out by Text Messagehttps://beckywhittakercounselling.co.uk/

May 5, 2026Episode 721 min

Why Congruence Is Not Speaking As You Find

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.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.If you enjoy this episode please be sure to check out previous recordings and please follow so that you don't miss another one.....Come and start a conversation over on Facebook at....www.facebook.com/YouMeAndTheCounsellingWorldI am also on TikTok at....https://www.tiktok.com/@youmecounsellingworld?_r=1&_t=ZN-94jxVWYtROoThe 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 xReach Out by Text Messagehttps://beckywhittakercounselling.co.uk/

April 2, 2026Episode 620 min

Do Counsellors Have Unconditional Positive Regard For Every Client?

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 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.If you enjoy this episode please be sure to check out previous recordings and please follow so that you don't miss another one.....Come and start a conversation over on Facebook at....www.facebook.com/YouMeAndTheCounsellingWorldI am also on TikTok at....https://www.tiktok.com/@youmecounsellingworld?_r=1&_t=ZN-94jxVWYtROoThe 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 xReach Out by Text Messagehttps://beckywhittakercounselling.co.uk/

March 16, 2026Episode 516 min

How To Show Empathy; It Is Not Enough To Just Feel It.

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.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.If you enjoy this episode please be sure to check out previous recordings and please follow so that you don't miss another one.....Come and start a conversation over on Facebook at....www.facebook.com/YouMeAndTheCounsellingWorldI am also on TikTok at....https://www.tiktok.com/@youmecounsellingworld?_r=1&_t=ZN-94jxVWYtROoThe 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 xReach Out by Text Messagehttps://beckywhittakercounselling.co.uk/Reach Out by Text Messagehttps://beckywhittakercounselling.co.uk/

March 4, 2026Episode 422 min

Some Things Have Changed For Me - Lets Chat About How We Cope With Change

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.If you enjoy this episode please be sure to check out previous recordings and please follow so that you don't miss another one.....Come and start a conversation over on Facebook at....www.facebook.com/YouMeAndTheCounsellingWorldThe 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 xReach Out by Text MessageReach Out by Text Messagehttps://beckywhittakercounselling.co.uk/

January 15, 2026Episode 325 min

When It All Gets Too Much

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.....Come and start a conversation over on Facebook at....www.facebook.com/YouMeAndTheCounsellingWorldThe 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 xReach Out by Text Messagehttps://beckywhittakercounselling.co.uk/

October 21, 2025Episode 220 min

What to Look For in A Counselling Placement Provider

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.....Come and start a conversation over on Facebook at....www.facebook.com/YouMeAndTheCounsellingWorldThe 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 xReach Out by Text Messagehttps://beckywhittakercounselling.co.uk/

August 19, 2025Episode 116 min

The Importance of Setting the Scene with Counselling Clients

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.....Come and start a conversation over on Facebook at....www.facebook.com/YouMeAndTheCounsellingWorldThe 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 xReach Out by Text Messagehttps://beckywhittakercounselling.co.uk/

April 29, 2025Episode 429 min

A Casual Chat about Counselling Training, Supervision, What Makes a Good Counsellor and More...

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.....Come and start a conversation over on Facebook at....www.facebook.com/YouMeAndTheCounsellingWorldThe 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 xReach Out by Text Messagehttps://beckywhittakercounselling.co.uk/

February 14, 2025Episode 321 min

Tackling The Most Common Worries Faced by Student Counsellors - Client Edition

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 relating to clients, I tackle worries such as 'What if I say the wrong thing?'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.....Come and start a conversation over on Facebook at....www.facebook.com/YouMeAndTheCounsellingWorldThe 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 xReach Out by Text Messagehttps://beckywhittakercounselling.co.uk/