372 - Understanding AI Categories in Counselling Practice

From Counselling Tutor podcast by ken@counsellingtutor.com

April 18, 2026 · 1h 20m

About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of AI in counselling practice, featuring an interview with therapist Matt Hussey on the future of therapy.

In Episode 372 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 understanding AI categories in counselling practice, examining the different types of AI tools counsellors may encounter and why understanding these distinctions is essential for ethical and safe client work. Then in 'Practice Matters' , Rory speaks with therapist and journalist Matt Hussey about the future of therapy in the age of AI and how technology may reshape mental health support. And finally in 'Student Services' , Rory and Ken discuss agency reports in counselling training - what they are, why they matter, and how they contribute to assessing a trainee counsellor's readiness for professional practice.

People in this episode

Hosts: Rory Lees-Oakes, Ken Kelly

Guest: Matt Hussey

Topics covered

Ethical Practice
AI in Counselling
Future of Therapy
Mental Health Support
Counselling Training

Keywords

AI categories
counselling practice
ethical practice
mental health
therapy
counselling training
technology

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Organizations: Counselling Tutor