1. Ethics, Values and Codes
1.1. Core Value
1.1.1. Respect for Human Rights and Human Differences
1.1.1.1. Principles
1.1.1.1.1. Respect
1.1.1.1.2. Integrity
1.1.1.1.3. Authority
1.1.1.1.4. Autonomy
1.1.1.1.5. Privacy
1.1.1.1.6. Confidentiality
1.1.1.1.7. Responsibility
1.1.1.1.8. Competence
1.2. Code of Ethics
1.2.1. Offer a non-judgmental professional service, free from discrimination, honouring the individuality of the client
1.2.2. Establish the helping relationship in order to maintain the integrity and empowerment of the client without offering advice.
1.2.3. Be committed to ongoing personal and professional development
1.2.4. Ensure client understanding of the purpose, process and boundaries of the counselling relationship.
1.2.5. Offer a promise of confidentiality and explain the limits of duty of care.
1.2.6. For the purpose of advocacy, receive written permission from the client before divulging any information or contacting other parties.
1.2.7. Endeavour to make suitable referral where competent service cannot be provided.
1.2.8. Undertake regular supervision and debriefing to develop skills, monitor performance and sustain professional accountability
1.2.9. Be responsive to the needs of peers and provide a supportive environment for their professional development
1.2.10. Not act as or practice legal counsel on behalf of or to a client when practicing as a counsellor or act as an agent for a client
1.2.11. Not initiate, develop or pursue a relationship be it sexual or nonsexual with past or current clients, within 2 years of the last counselling session
1.2.12. Be responsible for your own updating and continued knowledge of theories, ethics and practices through journals, the association and other relevant bodies.
1.2.13. Be committed to the above code of ethics and recognise that procedures for withdrawal of membership will be implemented for breaches
1.3. anti-discriminatory practice
1.3.1. Client respect
1.3.2. Client autonomy
1.3.3. Counsellor awareness
1.4. Confidentiality
1.4.1. Safety and privacy
1.4.2. Agreement about limits
1.4.3. Client records
1.4.3.1. Maintained
1.4.3.2. Kept secure
1.5. Code of Practice
1.5.1. Issues of Responsibility
1.5.1.1. Counsellors have both a duty of care and a responsibility not to mislead, misguide or misdirect [either overtly by publication or covertly by omission] clients as to the counsellor’s level of competence, experience or qualifications. To do so is considered to be a most serious ethical breach as it increases the risk of harm to the client and damages the credibility of the profession in the eyes of the general public
1.5.1.2. Counsellors have a responsibility to keep all client records safe and secure.
1.5.1.3. Counsellors take responsibility for clinical/therapeutic decisions in their work with clients.
1.5.1.4. Counsellors also have responsibilities to associated parties, i.e. any individual or organisation other than the client/s with whom the Counsellor interacts in the course of rendering a counselling service, this is inclusive of but not limited to
1.5.1.4.1. client's' relatives, friends, employees, employers, carers and guardians;
1.5.1.4.2. other professionals or experts;
1.5.1.4.3. representative from communities or organisations
1.5.1.5. The counsellor-client relationship is the foremost ethical concern. However, counselling does not exist in social isolation. Counsellors may need to consider other sources of ethical responsibility. The headings in this section are intended to draw attention to some of these.
2. Where
2.1. Counselling Environment
2.1.1. Physical factors
2.1.2. Emotional factors
2.1.3. Attributes
2.1.3.1. Well lit
2.1.3.2. Ventilated
2.1.3.3. Windows
2.1.3.4. exit easily accessible
2.1.3.5. provide for confidentiality
2.1.3.6. Comfortable space between counsellor and client
3. Why
3.1. The Client
3.1.1. Who is the Client?
3.1.1.1. Problematic Reasons for client Seeking help
3.1.1.1.1. Emotional
3.1.1.1.2. Social
3.1.1.1.3. Abuse
3.1.1.1.4. Mental Health condition
3.1.1.1.5. Physiological
3.1.1.1.6. Forensic
3.1.1.2. Advantages / wellness goals for seeking help
3.1.1.2.1. to love and accept noeself
3.1.1.2.2. to make a good marriage great
3.1.1.2.3. to be a fantastic parent
3.1.1.2.4. to thrive in your career
3.1.1.2.5. to understand your purpose in life
3.1.1.2.6. to have one hour each week to focus completely on oneself
3.1.1.2.7. to let go and forgive
3.1.1.2.8. to have a a place to practice assertiveness, expressing emotion, or anything else
3.1.2. Client risks and benefits
3.1.2.1. Risks for Client
3.1.2.1.1. emotionally uncomfortable due to subject matter
3.1.2.1.2. physical exhaustion
3.1.2.1.3. dropping out due to strain
3.1.2.2. Benefits for Client
3.1.2.2.1. learn about inner self
3.1.2.2.2. reconstruct the lost control on life
4. Who
4.1. The Counsellor
4.1.1. Professional Responsibilities
4.1.1.1. Effectiveness
4.1.1.1.1. questionaries filled by patients
4.1.1.1.2. Common Factors Theory
4.1.1.1.3. Consumers Report Study
4.1.1.1.4. Client Evaluation
4.1.1.1.5. Clinical Supervision
4.1.1.2. Confidentiality
4.1.1.2.1. exceptions
4.1.1.2.2. taping sessions
4.1.1.2.3. Clinical Notes
4.1.1.2.4. Report Writing
4.1.1.2.5. Secure de-identified storage
4.1.1.3. Criticism
4.1.1.3.1. psycho-social healing
4.1.1.3.2. social contact is seen as beneficial for everyone
4.1.1.3.3. Clinical Supervision
4.1.1.4. Duration of Therapy
4.1.1.4.1. 45-60 minute sessions
4.1.1.4.2. short term
4.1.1.4.3. long term
4.1.1.4.4. factors deciding frequency of visits
4.1.1.4.5. Middle stage
4.1.1.4.6. End Stage
4.1.1.5. ACA
4.1.1.5.1. Ethical Guidelines
4.1.1.5.2. Code of Conduct
4.1.1.5.3. Registration
4.1.1.5.4. Code of Practice
4.1.1.6. What is a counselling service?
4.1.1.6.1. Counselling activities
4.1.1.6.2. professional activities
4.1.1.6.3. professional practice
4.1.1.6.4. research practice
4.1.1.6.5. supervision
4.1.1.6.6. teaching
4.1.1.7. Responsibility to the client
4.1.1.7.1. Client Safety
4.1.1.7.2. Client Self-determination
4.1.1.7.3. Breaks and Endings
4.1.1.7.4. Responsibility to other Counsellors
4.1.1.7.5. Responsibility to colleagues and others
4.1.1.7.6. Responsibility to wider community law
4.1.1.7.7. Resolving conflicts between ethical priorities
4.1.1.8. Other
4.1.1.8.1. Settings
4.1.1.8.2. Exceptional Circumstances
4.1.1.8.3. Contracts
4.1.1.8.4. Management
4.1.1.8.5. Boundaries
4.1.2. Self-Care Responsibilities
4.1.2.1. Eat Healthy food
4.1.2.1.1. Maintain balanced diet
4.1.2.2. Good Sleep Routine
4.1.2.2.1. Sleep hygiene
4.1.2.3. Regular Exercise
4.1.2.4. Maintain Social Connections
4.1.2.5. Dance
4.1.2.5.1. Get on the D-Floor
4.1.2.6. Meditation
4.2. Society and Community
4.2.1. work with community members and existing community mental health services
4.2.2. build a trusted service that ensures participants feel safe and respected when attending
4.2.3. encouraging community members to attend mental health services when required
4.2.4. Professional Organisations
4.2.4.1. Codes of Ethics and Practise
4.2.4.2. Professional accreditation and Registration
5. What
5.1. Therapies
5.1.1. Humanistic / Person Centred Therapy
5.1.1.1. Therapist–client psychological contact
5.1.1.2. Client incongruence
5.1.1.3. Therapist congruence, or genuineness
5.1.1.4. Therapist unconditional positive regard
5.1.1.5. Therapist empathic understanding
5.1.1.6. Client perception
5.1.2. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
5.1.2.1. Dialectical behavior therapy
5.1.2.1.1. BPD
5.1.2.2. Goal
5.1.2.3. effective for many issues
5.1.2.3.1. anxiety
5.1.2.3.2. OCD
5.1.2.3.3. depression
5.1.3. Interpersonal Therapy
5.1.3.1. goal of this type
5.1.3.2. how long it usually lasts
5.1.3.3. usual with depression
5.1.4. Psychodynamic psychotherapy
5.1.4.1. goal of this type of therapy
5.1.4.2. length of treatment
5.1.5. Family Therapy
5.1.5.1. usually short term
5.1.5.2. help family cope with a member's mental illness
5.1.6. Art therapy
5.1.6.1. Effects
5.1.6.1.1. reduce stress levels
5.1.6.1.2. improve self-esteem
5.1.6.1.3. reduce anxiety and depression induced symptoms