# 364 - Will AI Replace Counsellors and Psychotherapists?

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Podcast: [Counselling Tutor podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/counselling-tutor-podcast-217505)
Published: 2026-01-31T11:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In Episode 364 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', we explore the question ' Will AI Replace Counsellors and Psychotherapists?' , examining how AI is currently used in mental health care and what this might mean for the future of the profession. Then in 'Practice Matters', Rory speaks with Mahmoud Ahmed about his newly published book A New Introduction to Counselling and Psychotherapy , which calls for embedding diversity, equity, and context at the heart of practice. And finally, in 'Student Services', Rory and Ken explore what happens when your counselling course ends but your placement hours are incomplete – offering guidance on how to stay motivated and complete the journey.

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