Standards and Ethics for Counselling in Action (Counselling in Action Series)

Product Information

We will give conscientious consideration to the law and how we fulfil any legal requirements concerning our work – see also 14f, 23 and 70. When undertaking research we will be rigorously attentive to the quality and integrity of the research process, the knowledge claims arising from the research and how the results are disseminated.

We will be covered by adequate insurance when providing services directly or indirectly to the public. Careful consideration will be given to the undertaking of key responsibilities for clients and how these responsibilities are allocated between the supervisor, supervisee and any line manager or others with responsibilities for the service provided. Consideration needs to be given to how any of these arrangements and responsibilities will be communicated to clients in ways that are supportive of and appropriate to the work being undertaken. These arrangements will usually be reviewed at least once a year, or more frequently if required.We will ensure candour by being open and honest about anything going wrong and promptly inform our clients of anything in our work that places clients at risk of harm, or has caused them harm, whether or not the client(s) affected are aware of what has occurred by:

b. any dual or multiple relationships will be avoided where the risks of harm to the client outweigh any benefits to the clientWhen 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. 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 not have sexual relationships with or behave sexually towards our clients, supervisees or trainees. f. keeping up to date with the law, regulations and any other requirements, including guidance from this Association, relevant to our work