Psychotherapy and Applied Psychology: Conversations with research experts about mental health and psychotherapy for those interested in research, practice, and training

About Psychotherapy and Applied Psychology: Conversations with research experts about mental health and psychotherapy for those interested in research, practice, and training

Psychotherapy and Applied Psychology is hosted by Dr. Dan Cox, a professor at the University of British Columbia. This show delivers engaging discussions with the world's foremost research experts for listeners interested in or practicing psychotherapy or counseling to provide expert insights and practical advice into mental health, psychotherapy practice, and clinical training. This podcast provides valuable insights whether you are interested in psychotherapy, an applied psychology discipline such as clinical psychology, counseling psychology, or school psychology; or a related discipline such as psychiatry, social work, nursing, or marriage and family therapy. If you want to learn about cutting edge research, improve your psychotherapy/counseling practice, explore innovative therapeutic techniques, or expand your mental health knowledge, you are in the right place. This show will provide answers to questions like: *How will technology influence psychotherapy? *How effective is teletherapy (online psychotherapy) compared to in-person psychotherapy? *How can psychotherapists better support clients from diverse cultural backgrounds? *How can we measure client outcomes in psychotherapy? *What are the latest evidence-based practices? *What are the implications of attachment on psychotherapy? *How can therapists modify treatment to a specific client? *How can we use technology to improve psychotherapy training? *What are the most critical skills to develop during psychotherapy training? *How can psychotherapists improve their interpersonal and communication skills?

Publisher

Dr. Daniel W Cox

Category

education · health & fitness · science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 Mar 2024

Latest episode

7 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

97 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Jul 2026

   Clinical Training, Supervision, and the Limits of Suicide Risk Prediction: Listener Feedback

   It's our 2nd feedback episode! Dan addresses more listener comments and questions, covering topics such as graduate school admissions, the differences between counseling and clinical psychology research, the challenges of teletherapy, the importance of empathy in therapy, the intersection of religion and psychotherapy, and much more! Podcast contact page Referenced Episodes Ep 66 : Artificial Intelligence and Mental Health: A New Frontier with Dr. Tony Rousmaniere & Dr. Alexandre Vaz Ep...

2. 

   30 Jun 2026

   Loss Chasing, Sports Betting, and Online Gambling with Dr. Luke Clark

   Part 2 with Dr. Luke Clark, director of the Centre for Gambling Research at UBC. In part 2, Dr. Clark delves into the intricate relationship between video game loot boxes and gambling behaviors, exploring the psychological impacts, regulatory challenges, and the evolving design of gambling environments. Dan and Dr. Clark highlight the potential gateway effect of loot boxes on real-life gambling, the emotional responses to gambling experiences, and the implications of gambling addiction, parti...

3. 

   23 Jun 2026

   What Makes Gambling Addictive with Dr. Luke Clark

   Dr. Luke Clark, director of the Centre for Gambling Research at UBC, joins the show! Dr. Clark explains the complexities of gambling, exploring its psychological aspects, the impact of legislation, and the marketing strategies that drive the industry. He highlights the evolution of gambling laws in the UK and their implications and the distinction between problem gambling and the broader public health perspective, emphasizing the social consequences of gambling. Dan and Dr. Clark examin...

Who has been a guest on Psychotherapy and Applied Psychology: Conversations with research experts about mental health and psychotherapy for those interested in research, practice, and training

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Dr Del Paulhus
• Dr Tony Rousmaniere
• Dr Mahesh Menon
• Dr Rod Goodyear

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

138,394

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

18 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 67 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

81

Social presence

0

YouTube

82

Engagement

51

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Does not typically book guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.