370 - Grounding Techniques in Counselling Practice

From Counselling Tutor podcast by ken@counsellingtutor.com

March 21, 2026 · 1h 29m

About this episode

The episode discusses grounding techniques in counselling, ARFID, and finding a supervisor.

In Episode 370 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly take us through this week's three topics: · Firstly, in ' Ethical, Sustainable Practice ', they explore grounding techniques in counselling practice, highlighting key techniques every counsellor should know and why these skills are essential for safe, trauma-informed work. · Then in 'Practice Matters' , Rory speaks with Bernie Wright and Lisa Smith about ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) – what it is, how it presents, and why it is often misunderstood, particularly in neurodivergent individuals. · And finally, in 'Student Services' , Rory, Ken and Paul Cullen discuss how to find your first supervisor – what to look for, what questions to ask, and why the supervisory relationship matters so much in your development.

People in this episode

Hosts: Rory Lees-Oakes, Ken Kelly

Guests: Bernie Wright, Lisa Smith

Topics covered

Grounding techniques in counselling
Ethical, sustainable practice
ARFID
Neurodivergent individuals
Finding a supervisor

Keywords

counselling techniques
trauma-informed work
ARFID
supervision
neurodiversity

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder)