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The Therapy Show

The Therapy Show

Bob Cooke and Simon Bayley 258 Episodes Jun 18, 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

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 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 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 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 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 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 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
250. When Might Therapists Become a Supervisor? Apr 30, 2026 00:27:49 We discuss how and when therapists move towards becoming a clinical supervisor. Is there a good time to become a supervisor? How will we know when we're ready to progress?To listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-therapy-show/id1570789126To listen on You Tube: https://youtu.be/-XcgLYzxJxMDo you want to know what actually happens behind closed doors of the therapy s
249. Monthly, Fortnightly, Weekly Therapy: A New Trend in Psychotherapy? Apr 23, 2026 00:38:29 We discuss the increasing popularity of fortnightly psychotherapy? Is it purely for the economical reasons of the client or does a deeper psychological process lie beneath it? How do therapists tackle the issue of money with their clients but also with themselves?To listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-therapy-show/id1570789126To listen on You Tube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://yout
248. Various Motivations to Become a Psychotherapist Apr 16, 2026 00:32:10 We discuss how therapists decide to enter the world of psychotherapy: is it a vocation or a business decision? What lies beneath our decisions, and are we aware of them?To listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-therapy-show/id1570789126To listen on You Tube: https://youtu.be/gp52zLaCduYDo you want to know what actually happens behind closed doors of the therapy session
247. What Therapists Don't Take to Supervision Apr 9, 2026 00:40:06 We discuss the reasons why therapists might avoid taking difficult cases to supervision, which clients get missed, the supervisor - supervisee dynamic and how we all might avoid being challenged.To listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-therapy-show/id1570789126To listen on You Tube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/mAvm9BoxB5cDo you want to know what actually happens behind clos
246. The Importance of Timing in Psychotherapy Apr 2, 2026 00:34:09 We discuss the complex issue of timing within the therapy session and therapy relationship. We look at how we can mistime and overwhelm our clients and move onto the various practicalities to consider.To listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-therapy-show/id1570789126To listen on You Tube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/2-K5HdjLxrMDo you want to know what actually happens behin

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