British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Code of Ethics

I am a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and listed on their register, which is accredited by the Professional Standards Authority

As a member of the BACP I work in accordance with their ethical guidelines which means I will endeavour to uphold BACP values and principles

BACP Values

• Strive for the fair and adequate provision of services
• Enhance the quality of my professional knowledge and its application
• Ensure the integrity of our counselling realtionship
• Protect your safety
• Appreciate the variety of your human experience and culture
• Facilitate a sense of self that is meaningful to you within your
  personal and cultural context
• Protect your safety
• Increase your personal resilience and effectiveness
• Improve the quality of relationships
• Enhance your wellbeing and capabilities
• Alleviate symptoms of personal distress and suffering
• Respect your human rights and dignity

BACP Principles

• Being trustworthy: honouring the trust placed in me
• Autonomy: respecting your right to be self-governing
• Beneficence: a commitment to promoting your wellbeing
• Non-maleficence: a commitment to avoiding harm
• Justice: fair and impartial treatment and providing adequate services
• Self respect: fostering my own self-knowledge,integrity self care

Further information can be found on the BACP website at www.BACP.co.uk

Reference: British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) (2018). Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions. Lutterworth:BACP.