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The Therapy Show

The Therapy Show

Bob Cooke and Simon Bayley 258 Episodes Aug 20, 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

266. Working with Neurodivergent Clients
266. Working with Neurodivergent Clients Aug 20, 2026 00:28:24 With guest speaker Amy Peters, we discuss working with Neurodivergent Clients.To listen on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-therapy-show/id1570789126 YouTube:https://youtu.be/ydfYhqUSWbY Do you want to know what actuallyhappens behind closed doors of the therapy session? Do you want to explore the mind of a master psychotherapist and demystify the therapeutic process? Do yo
265. Does Age Difference make any difference in the Relationship between Client and Therapist?
265. Does Age Difference make any difference in the Relationship between Client and Therapist? Aug 13, 2026 00:37:23 We discuss age differences in the therapy room; how does having a significantly older or younger client or therapist impact the therapeutic work? To listen on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-therapy-show/id1570789126 YouTube:https://youtu.be/lnOq9CuIxe0 Do you want to know what actuallyhappens behind closed doors of the therapy session? Do you want to explore the mind of a
264. Flexibility and Creativity are two of the major keys to effective psychotherapy
264. Flexibility and Creativity are two of the major keys to effective psychotherapy Aug 6, 2026 00:34:04 While they are not a substitute for knowledge and application of theory and practice, research shows that therapists who demonstrate Flexibility and Creativity tend to produce better outcomes. We discuss, drawing on our experience, these two components of effective psychotherapy.To listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-therapy-show/id1570789126 To listen on YouTube: h
263. The process model of supervision
263. The process model of supervision Jul 30, 2026 00:32:26 In the UK, the Process, or 7-Eyed Model, of Supervision is the most popular model of psychotherapist supervision. It is both relational and systemic as it addresses how the relationships interact with their broader context. We discuss how we use the model in our work, emphasising the different focuses as the therapist’s relationship with their client develops.To listen on Apple Podcasts: https://p
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

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