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The Therapy Show

The Therapy Show

Bob Cooke and Simon Bayley 258 Episodes Jul 23, 2026

Bob Cooke, an international psychotherapist, trainer, and supervisor, co-hosts with Simon Bayley, also a therapist, to explore the world of therapy and counselling. The podcast is aimed at listeners curious about psychotherapy, how therapy works, and how it promotes mental and spiritual health. It also serves students of therapy and counselling, offering insights into what it takes to be a psychotherapist. Join Bob and Simon on a voyage of discovery and co-creative conversations.

Episodes

262. Parent, Adult and Child in the therapy room
262. Parent, Adult and Child in the therapy room Jul 23, 2026 00:34:24 The Parent, Adult, Child model is central to Transactional Analysis. We discuss the origins of the model, how we use it to inform the way we think and frame the clients’ thinking and we might share the basics of the model with the client as part of psychoeducation.To listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-therapy-show/id1570789126 To listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be
261. Connecting with the Shadow part of the client is vital for effective psychotherapy
261. Connecting with the Shadow part of the client is vital for effective psychotherapy Jul 16, 2026 00:33:31 The Shadow archetype, coming from Jungian psychology, encompasses the unconscious parts of our personality thatwe often reject or deny. We discuss this, how it fits with TA and how addressing this part is essential for effective psychotherapy.  To listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-therapy-show/id1570789126 To listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jADYrFOfiUgDo you w
260. Unmet Relational needs – a focus for effective psychotherapy
260. Unmet Relational needs – a focus for effective psychotherapy Jul 9, 2026 00:29:25 Developmental relational needs are discussed with reference to Eric Berne’s Relational Hungers and Richard Erskine’s Eight Relational Needs. We talk about about they can missed through neglect or life events and Bob explains how they can begin to be met in the therapy room.To listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-therapy-show/id1570789126 To listen on YouTube: https:/
259. Do we have to like our Psychotherapist?
259. Do we have to like our Psychotherapist? Jul 2, 2026 00:25:35 Do we have to like our Psychotherapist for therapy to be effective? Like, dislike, admire or the complexities of transference and countertransference? Bob Cooke will be explaining some of the unconscious processes and projections and elements of the therapeutic relationship.To listen on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-therapy-show/id1570789126 To listen on YouTube: https:/
258. Theories and methods of Relational Transactional Analysis
258. Theories and methods of Relational Transactional Analysis Jun 25, 2026 00:33:22 Since its inception by Eric Berne in the late 1950s and early 60s, TA has developed considerably and a number of significant movements have developed. In this episode, Bob explains Relational Transactional Analysis, its theories and methods.To listen on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-therapy-show/id1570789126 To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OPChTP-yq40 Do you want t
257. Five most common questions that clients ask therapists at the beginning of the psychotherapy process
257. Five most common questions that clients ask therapists at the beginning of the psychotherapy process Jun 18, 2026 00:34:38 When a client approaches a new counsellor or therapist, inevitably the client will have questions about what to expect or even what is expected of them. Here, we’ll discuss the five most common questions that clients have at the beginning of the psychotherapy process.To listen on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-therapy-show/id1570789126 To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.b
256. The Importance of Advertising for Counsellors and Therapists
256. The Importance of Advertising for Counsellors and Therapists Jun 11, 2026 00:32:44 In a crowded market for therapists and counsellors, we discuss the importance of visibility with several approaches to attracting clients and advertising.To listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-therapy-show/id1570789126 To listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7jAHXIY0CNQDo you want to know what actually happens behind closed doors of the therapy session? Do you want t
255. The importance of the assessment process for effective psychotherapy
255. The importance of the assessment process for effective psychotherapy Jun 4, 2026 00:31:15 We discuss assessment and how it informs the place from which we start. We talk about assessment for referral to other therapists and touch on dealing with client self-assessment.To listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-therapy-show/id1570789126 To listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mkuXmyfD1swDo you want to know what actually happens behind closed doors of the thera
254. Models for Couple work in therapy
254. Models for Couple work in therapy May 28, 2026 00:29:22 Bob and Simon discuss some of the types of Couple work that they have used. While we don’t cover all types of Couples Therapy, we are enthusiastic about the ones we have used.To listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-therapy-show/id1570789126 To listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9iAMHj38FCQDo you want to know what actually happens behind closed doors of the therapy s
253. Eight mistakes to avoid in the therapy room
253. Eight mistakes to avoid in the therapy room May 21, 2026 00:34:35 We discuss some of the most common mistakes we, as therapists, make in the therapyroom.This is our first episode with Simon Bayley. To listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-therapy-show/id1570789126 To Listen on YouTube:https://youtu.be/zKXLvmWQaUgDo you want to know what actually happens behind closed doors of the therapy session? Do you want to explore the mind of a
252. Endings in Psychotherapy
252. Endings in Psychotherapy May 14, 2026 00:22:39 We say goodbye to co-host Kellie Barratt for her final podcast and discuss the various endings we encounter within the psychotherapy relationship: the ending of a session, of treatment and of relationship.To listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-therapy-show/id1570789126To listen on You Tube: https://youtu.be/CLp-2ZEbg4I⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Do you want to know what actually happens b
251. Training Pathways to Becoming a Psychotherapist
251. Training Pathways to Becoming a Psychotherapist May 7, 2026 00:49:27 We discuss the routes to becoming a psychotherapist, the length of different courses, the qualifications required and the significance of SCoPEd.To listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-therapy-show/id1570789126To listen on You Tube: https://youtu.be/oRvTZMX0HPo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Do you want to know what actually happens behind closed doors of the therapy session? Do you want to ex

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