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49 episodes
Language
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Becky WhittakerExplicit
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Date created
2021/05/01
Latest episode
2026/09/15
Average duration
25 min.
Release period
55 days
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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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But My Placement Told Me To...............
2026/09/15
Today we explore some different scenarios that might pose a challenge during your counselling placement with some ideas around how to overcome the challenges.
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/YouMeAndTheCounsellingWorld
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
Reach Out by Text Message
https://beckywhittakercounselling.co.uk/
Reach Out by Text Message
https://beckywhittakercounselling.co.uk/
Triad Skills Practice Leaving You Feeling Wobbly? This One Is For You
2026/07/10
If skills practice in triads leaves you feeling anxious and wobbly, this episode is for you - I hope you find it helpful.
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/YouMeAndTheCounsellingWorld
I am also on TikTok at....
https://www.tiktok.com/@youmecounsellingworld?_r=1&_t=ZN-94jxVWYtROo
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
Reach Out by Text Message
https://beckywhittakercounselling.co.uk/
Working with Neurodivergent Clients - What I Wish I Had Known with Author Amy Peters
2026/06/01
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/4vp1BSg
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/YouMeAndTheCounsellingWorld
I am also on TikTok at....
https://www.tiktok.com/@youmecounsellingworld?_r=1&_t=ZN-94jxVWYtROo
The 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 x
Reach Out by Text Message
https://beckywhittakercounselling.co.uk/
Why Congruence Is Not Speaking As You Find
2026/05/05
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/YouMeAndTheCounsellingWorld
I am also on TikTok at....
https://www.tiktok.com/@youmecounsellingworld?_r=1&_t=ZN-94jxVWYtROo
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
Reach Out by Text Message
https://beckywhittakercounselling.co.uk/
Do Counsellors Have Unconditional Positive Regard For Every Client?
2026/04/02
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/YouMeAndTheCounsellingWorld
I am also on TikTok at....
https://www.tiktok.com/@youmecounsellingworld?_r=1&_t=ZN-94jxVWYtROo
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
Reach Out by Text Message
https://beckywhittakercounselling.co.uk/
How To Show Empathy; It Is Not Enough To Just Feel It.
2026/03/16
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/YouMeAndTheCounsellingWorld
I am also on TikTok at....
https://www.tiktok.com/@youmecounsellingworld?_r=1&_t=ZN-94jxVWYtROo
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
Reach Out by Text Message
https://beckywhittakercounselling.co.uk/
Reach Out by Text Message
https://beckywhittakercounselling.co.uk/
Some Things Have Changed For Me - Lets Chat About How We Cope With Change
2026/03/04
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/YouMeAndTheCounsellingWorld
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
Reach Out by Text Message
Reach Out by Text Message
https://beckywhittakercounselling.co.uk/
When It All Gets Too Much
2026/01/15
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/YouMeAndTheCounsellingWorld
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
Reach Out by Text Message
https://beckywhittakercounselling.co.uk/
What to Look For in A Counselling Placement Provider
2025/10/21
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/YouMeAndTheCounsellingWorld
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
Reach Out by Text Message
https://beckywhittakercounselling.co.uk/
The Importance of Setting the Scene with Counselling Clients
2025/08/19
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/YouMeAndTheCounsellingWorld
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
Reach Out by Text Message
https://beckywhittakercounselling.co.uk/
A Casual Chat about Counselling Training, Supervision, What Makes a Good Counsellor and More...
2025/04/29
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/YouMeAndTheCounsellingWorld
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
Reach Out by Text Message
https://beckywhittakercounselling.co.uk/
Tackling The Most Common Worries Faced by Student Counsellors - Client Edition
2025/02/14
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/YouMeAndTheCounsellingWorld
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
Reach Out by Text Message
https://beckywhittakercounselling.co.uk/
How to Deal With Feelings of Dreading Counselling Skills Practice.
2024/11/26
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 how to re-frame your thoughts about it and how to begin to thrive during skills.
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/YouMeAndTheCounsellingWorld
Join the debate....
www.facebook.com/StepbyStepCounsellingCollege
www.stepbystepcounsellingcollege.co.uk/whatwouldyoudo
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
Reach Out by Text Message
Reach Out by Text Message
https://beckywhittakercounselling.co.uk/
Starting Your Level 4 Diploma in Counselling Soon and Feeling Nervous?
2024/09/02
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 musings both from a tutors perspective but also from the perspective of how I have felt on my own training. I hope you find it 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/YouMeAndTheCounsellingWorld
Join the debate....
www.facebook.com/StepbyStepCounsellingCollege
www.stepbystepcounsellingcollege.co.uk/whatwouldyoudo
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
Reach Out by Text Message
https://beckywhittakercounselling.co.uk/
Money and the Counselling Profession; Discomfort, Guilt and Tips to help Manage.
2024/08/07
Having worked with supervisee's and learning from my own battles around feeling guilty for charging for my counselling service, I want to use this space to have a frank and open conversation about money and the counselling world.
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/YouMeAndTheCounsellingWorld
Join the debate....
www.facebook.com/StepbyStepCounsellingCollege
www.stepbystepcounsellingcollege.co.uk/whatwouldyoudo
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
Reach Out by Text Message
https://beckywhittakercounselling.co.uk/
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