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The Encounters Podcast

The Encounters Podcast is a revealing, insightful encounter between people working in the world of person-centred psychology.
There are many ‘therapy’ or ‘mental health’ podcasts out there, but we noticed there are very few which speak to the person-centred approach. The Encounters Podcast fills this gap, giving listeners a unique experience of a person-centred encounter, and a rich insight into person-centred psychological theory and practice.
The PCA logo (two heads against a spectrum of colour) with the word Encounters above
For students: each podcast is worth half an hour of CPD. Listening to the entire series is worth four hours of CPD.

You can find the whole series here

Below you can find an episode by episode guide, with notes and reflections by Rachael

Episode 8: The mystery of therapy

02 April 2025

At the heart of person-centred therapy lies a great mystery. Can we ever truly know or connect with another human, and what can person-centred psychology offer in a complex, uncertain and chaotic world? We attempt to unravel the mystery of therapy, in a rich and personal encounter.

Rachael speaks to Sheila Haugh (she/her) a person-centred therapist, supervisor and consultant.

Episode 7: Person centred training

02 April 2025

Is it possible to have training which is truly student-centred? At its best, person-centred training can be transformative, but there are a lot of watered-down versions out there. We look at the threats and opportunities on the horizon.

Rachael speaks to Chris Molyneux (he/him) a person-centred therapist and trainer.

Episode 6: Culture and language

02 April 2025

In this episode we dive into rich topics of language, culture, and power. Discover what it’s like to have therapy not in your ‘mother’ tongue – and why every therapist needs to understand the concept of code-switching.

Rachael speaks to Zeynep Kasap (she/her) a person-centred psychotherapist and researcher of Turkish origin.

Episode 5: Grief and loss

02 April 2025

How person-centred psychotherapy is uniquely suited to working with the subject of death and loss, and why engaging with this topic can bring us closer to fully living.

Rachael speaks to Kate Hoyland (she/her) a person-centred psychologist and producer of the Encounters Podcast.

Episode 4: The experience of trans and non-binary trainees

02 April 2025

Is the person-centred approach a queer theory? What are the gaps, what’s missing from awareness and what are the downright failures of training for trans and non-binary trainees – and where lies the hope in person-centred queerness?

Rachael speaks to LJ Loveys Jervoise (they/he/she), a person-centred trainee.