any therapeutic dynamics from the former relationship have been sufficiently resolved to enable beginning a different type of relationship. (This may not be possible with some clients or inappropriate to some therapeutic ways of working.) We value research and systematic inquiry by practitioners as enhancing our professional knowledge and providing an evidence-base for practice in ways that benefit our clients. When supervising qualified and/or experienced practitioners, the weight of responsibility for ensuring that the supervisee’s work meets professional standards will primarily rest with the supervisee.

Tim Bond is an Emeritus Professor of the University of Bristol and Visiting Professor to the University of Malta. We will inform clients in advance of any planned breaks in working together, for example, holidays or medical treatments, and give as much notice as possible. Fairness: impartial and principled in decisions and actions concerning others in ways that promote equality of opportunity and maximise the capability of the people concerned Whenever we communicate our qualifications, professional experience and working methods, we will do so accurately and honestly. All reasonable requests for this information will be answered promptly.

Our commitment to clients

We will give careful consideration to how we reach agreement with clients and will contract with them about the terms on which our services will be provided. Attention will be given to: Trainers and educators will model high levels of good practice in their work, particularly with regard to expected levels of competence and professionalism, relationship building, the management of personal boundaries, any dual relationships, conflicts of interest and avoiding exploitation. Any professional or personal interests that conflict with putting a client’s interests first will be carefully considered in consultation with a supervisor, an independent experienced colleague or, when appropriate, discussed with the client affected before services are offered. All supervisors will model high levels of good practice for the work they supervise, particularly with regard to expected levels of competence and professionalism, relationship building, the management of personal boundaries, any dual relationships, conflicts of interest and avoiding exploitation. We will give conscientious consideration to the law and how we fulfil any legal requirements concerning our work – see also 14f, 23 and 70.

the practitioner has taken demonstrable care in ensuring that the new relationship has integrity and is not exploitative This section of the Ethical Framework looks behind Our commitment to clients and Ethics to consider their implications for good practice in more detail. We will maintain our own physical and psychological health at a level that enables us to work effectively with our clients – see 91 Care of self as a practitioner. b. trainees who are undertaking post-qualification CPD or further training will be guided by any applicable training requirements when using their professional and ethical judgement about whether to inform clients that they are in training The 16 counselling scenario videos illustrate key ethical topics, issues and dilemmas arising in counselling practice, including: contracting, confidentiality, working with a client with suicidal intent, counselling in a digital age, counsellor self-care - and much more. In the 16 author discussion videos, leading expert Tim Bond gives his reflections on each counselling scenario, to support you in your ethical practice.d. is informed about the current culture and customs that affect parenting/care giving and how children and young people interact with each other and other significant people in their lives. This is the ultimate guide to standards and ethics in the psychological therapies and a must read for all trainees and practitioners.

a. we will exercise caution before entering into personal or business relationships with former clientsWe will not have sexual relationships with or behave sexually towards our clients, supervisees or trainees. a. being willing to discuss with clients openly and honestly any known risks involved in the work and how best to work towards our clients’ desired outcomes by communicating any benefits, costs and commitments that clients may reasonably expect b. follow good ethical practice when working with each other, for example when practising skills or in personal development Integrity: commitment to being moral in dealings with others, including personal straightforwardness, honesty and coherence

Any selection of students will be fair, respectful and transparent to candidates and use procedures designed to select suitable students.

Summary

Ethical decisions that are strongly supported by one or more of these principles without any contradiction with the others may be regarded as well-founded. e. challenge assumptions that any sexual orientation or gender identity is inherently preferable to any other and will not attempt to bring about a change of sexual orientation or gender identity or seek to suppress an individual’s expression of sexual orientation or gender identity