Professional and Ethical Working
My training qualifications have been attained via a course accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and as such I work within the BACP's ethical guidelines. This provides you with assurance that I will be providing you with a high quality and safe service.
Part of working ethically means that I attend regular clinical supervision to keep me accountable, and to inform my practice and ensure that I have the best interest of my clients in mind. Furthermore, I am unable to take on anybody as a client who is already accessing therapy or counselling elsewhere, as this would be unethical, and having two counsellors at the same time will likely be a very draining experience for you.
In addition to this I am unable to work with anyone who is:
Part of working ethically means that I attend regular clinical supervision to keep me accountable, and to inform my practice and ensure that I have the best interest of my clients in mind. Furthermore, I am unable to take on anybody as a client who is already accessing therapy or counselling elsewhere, as this would be unethical, and having two counsellors at the same time will likely be a very draining experience for you.
In addition to this I am unable to work with anyone who is:
- Under a Community Mental Health Team or a Crisis Team
- Has been diagnosed with a complex mental health condition
- Somebody who I know or have a personal connection with
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