373 – Defensible Decision Making

From Counselling Tutor podcast by ken@counsellingtutor.com

April 25, 2026 · 1h 18m

About this episode

The episode discusses defensible decision making in counselling, new guidance on police requests for counselling notes, and the challenges faced by counselling students.

In Episode 373 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 defensible decision making in relation to using technology and AI in counselling practice. Then in 'Practice Matters', Rory speaks with Erene Hadjiioannou about new 2026 guidance on police requests for counselling notes and what this means for client confidentiality and therapeutic work. And finally in 'Student Services', Rory, Ken, and Sarah Henry discuss balancing time and training — the realities, expectations, and challenges of being a counselling student.

People in this episode

Hosts: Rory Lees-Oakes, Ken Kelly

Guest: Irene Hadjiioannou

Topics covered

Ethical Practice
Defensible Decision Making
Client Confidentiality
Counselling Training
Technology in Counselling

Keywords

defensible decision making
counselling practice
client confidentiality
technology in counselling
counselling training

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Organizations: Counselling Tutor