Episodes 43
Avg. Duration 22m
Activity Highly Active
Since Apr 2021
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Every 2 Months
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Consistency
67%
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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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S5E4 Some Things Have Changed For Me - Lets Chat About How We Cope With Change

Mar 04, 2026 22m

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…

S5E3 When It All Gets Too Much

Jan 15, 2026 25m

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…

S5E2 What to Look For in A Counselling Placement Provider

Oct 21, 2025 20m

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…

S5E1 The Importance of Setting the Scene with Counselling Clients

Aug 19, 2025 16m

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…

S4E4 A Casual Chat about Counselling Training, Supervision, What Makes a Good Counsellor and More...

Apr 29, 2025 29m

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…

S4E3 Tackling The Most Common Worries Faced by Student Counsellors - Client Edition

Feb 14, 2025 21m

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…

S4E2 How to Deal With Feelings of Dreading Counselling Skills Practice.

Nov 26, 2024 22m

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…

S4E1 Starting Your Level 4 Diploma in Counselling Soon and Feeling Nervous?

Sep 02, 2024 20m

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…

S3E10 Money and the Counselling Profession; Discomfort, Guilt and Tips to help Manage.

Aug 07, 2024 24m

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…

S3E9 How to Build and Maintain Good Boundaries Whilst Counselling Online

Jun 28, 2024 25m

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 for the question that sparked this episode.If you…

S3E7 Trusting In Your Ability To Remember What Is Important as a Counsellor

Apr 09, 2024 21m

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 you would like to leave me a 5 star review,…

S3E6 Clothes, Chairs & More; Discussing Power In The Therapy Room

Feb 19, 2024 24m

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 me a 5 star review, please do, it would mean a…

S3E5 What To Do If You Realise You Can't Work With Your Client.

Jan 26, 2024 26m

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 with a client anymore. Here in this reassuring chat we…

S3E4 Setting Up Private Practice and Spilling the Tea on Why I had to Leave my Office.

Dec 22, 2023 26m

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 people often ask me. Please note that I talk…

S3E2 How to Deal with a Confidence Crisis Whilst in Counselling Training

Sep 26, 2023 21m

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 on my Facebook page (link below). For those of…

S3E1 Feeling Nervous about Counselling Training? This is for you...

Aug 15, 2023 19m

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 or nervous to make a start, this is for you.If…

S2E9 How to Thrive During Your Placement

May 02, 2023 27m

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 about setting up the placement, looking after…

S2E8 The Pro's and Con's of Paying for Supervision on Placement

Jan 03, 2023 22m

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 supervision whilst on placement and why it might not be as…

S2 Question From Listener; My Counselling Training Story

Nov 18, 2022 27m

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 life balance, if I have any top tips and more.…

S2E7 What To Look For In A Counselling Course with Becky Whittaker and Simon Heath

Sep 29, 2022 45m

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 training college, whether online counselling…

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You, Me & The Counselling World has published 43 episodes since April 2021, covering topics in Business, Careers.

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You, Me & The Counselling World is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 months. Average episode length is 22m.

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