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Ethics in Counselling

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I adhere to the ethical statements of the two professional bodies I am a member of. Here's a brief summary of the ethics and values that I follow in counselling and psychotherapy.  If you would like to read the full ethical codes that I have agreed to, please see the links below.

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Association of Christian Counsellors Ethics and Practice

 

British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy Ethical Framework

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Ethical Values in Practice

  • non-maleficence - not causing harm

  • beneficence - seek client's best interest

  • respect for client and self

  • autonomy of client

  • trustworthiness of therapist

  • fairness of offering services

  • safeguarding clients and others

Qualities of Ethical Therapists

  • genuineness

  • honesty

  • wisdom

  • spiritual maturity

  • competence

  • empathy

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  • steadfastness

  • respect

  • humility

  • equity

  • courage

Policy and Procedures

Copies of my policy and procedures are available upon request.

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Complaints are ideally addressed in conversation with your therapist first to see if we can find a mutually agreeable outcome. Alternatively, complaints can be made directly to the ACC or BACP (see links above).

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