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Ethics and Procedures:

  1. I will preserve the clients right to confidentiality and will not release any identifying information verbally or in writing without the clients signed permission;
  2. I will not touch a client or convey any message which might be interpreted as expressing sensual feelings for the client;
  3. I will avoid statements to the client which suggest possible causes (e.g. childhood sexual abuse) of current difficulties but will allow insight and recovery of memories to come from the client;
  4. I will provide a safe, private setting for counselling;
  5. I will not require payment of a fee for service before the service has been provided (applicable to office sessions only).
  6. I will not introduce spiritual concepts unless I am asked or previously known to the client as providing spiritual or pastoral counselling;
  7. I will make every effort to relate to the client intentionally for a predictable therapeutic outcome;
  8. I will provide a means for evaluation of progress so that the client is not misled or taken advantage of;
  9. I will not give a client that false hope that the counselling relationship can be anything more than that, or that it can be permanent;
  10. I will take direct steps to inform the potential victim of homicidal threats made by a client;
  11. I will avoid expressing anger or reacting emotionally to the client;
  12. I will not advise a couple to separate or to end their relationship but will allow each party to make his or her own decision;
  13. I will not pressure a client to remain in a counselling relationship against the clients expressed desire to terminate;
  14. I am committed to my own personal growth and recovery as essential to being a effective counsellor;
  15. I will not provide counselling while under the influence of alcohol or other substances which could impact negatively on the client;
  16. I am committed to continuing professional education and to expanding my repertoire of skills and my understanding of counselling practice.



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