1. Experience
1.1. Conscious awareness
1.1.1. Work life balance
1.1.1.1. Self care. Barnett, J. (2014, December).
1.1.1.1.1. Lifestyle
1.2. Varied working experiences
1.2.1. Various client presentations
1.2.2. Cultures and sub cultures
1.2.3. Geographic locations/workplaces
1.3. Therapeutic relationship (ACA, 2019, 3.0 (a) ii.)
1.3.1. Rapport building
2. Reflective practice
2.1. Recognise the importance of support
2.1.1. Be willing to seek guidance
2.1.1.1. SUPERVISION (ACA, 2019, 3.0 (a) vi.)
2.1.1.1.1. Peer supervision (ACA, 2019, 3.0 (a) v.)
2.1.1.1.2. Individual supervision
2.1.1.1.3. Group supervision
2.1.2. Seek out a professional Mentor
2.1.3. Networking
2.1.3.1. Attending events
2.2. Continued training
2.2.1. Up to date practise
2.3. Debriefing
2.3.1. Self care. Barnett, J. (2014, December).
3. Ethics
3.1. Professional Registration
3.1.1. Meeting requirements
3.1.1.1. Continued professional development (ACA, 2019, 3.0 (a) iii.)
3.1.1.2. Attend regular supervision
3.1.2. Competance (ACA, 2019, 4.12)
3.1.3. Compliance (ACA, 2019, 3.0 (a) xiv.)
3.2. PACFA/ACA (Australian Counselling Association, 2022)
3.3. Policy and Proceedure
3.3.1. Confidentiality (ACA, 2019, 4.5)
3.3.1.1. Record keeping (ACA, 2019, 4.1 (b)
3.3.2. Ethical conflicts/Ethical dilemmas
3.3.2.1. Dual and multiple roles (ACA, 2019, 4.11)
3.3.2.1.1. Personal and professional boundaries (ACA, 2019, 4.10)
3.3.2.1.2. Recognise conflict of interest and refer on
3.3.2.1.3. Reflect in suoervision
3.3.2.2. Conflicting responsibilities (ACA, 2019, 4.2 (g)
3.3.3. Mandatory reporting
3.3.3.1. Duty of care (ACA, 2019, 3.0 (a) viii.)
3.3.4. Ability to refer on (ACA, 2019, 3.0 (a) x.)
3.4. Legal requirements (ACA, 2019, 4.2 (a)
3.5. Informed and Regulated practice
3.5.1. Professional service
3.5.1.1. Manage feedback and client complaints
4. Key skills
4.1. 1. Autonomy (ACA, 2019, 4.4 (b)
4.2. 2. Non Maleficence
4.3. 3. Benefience
4.4. 4. Justice
4.5. 5. Fidelity
5. Education and Training (Hough, 2010).
5.1. Qualifications
5.2. Continued professional development (ACA, 2019, 3.0 (a) iii.)
5.3. Competance
6. Personal values
6.1. Family values
6.1.1. Upbringing
6.1.2. Educational expectations
6.1.3. Modelled values and boundaries
6.1.4. Cultural influences
6.1.5. Religious influences
6.2. Personality traits
6.2.1. Natural skills
6.2.1.1. Empathy
6.2.1.1.1. Genuineness
6.2.1.1.2. Non judemental (ACA, 2019, 3.0 (a) i.)
6.2.1.2. Patience
6.2.1.2.1. Good listener/ability to focus
6.2.1.3. Resilience
6.2.1.3.1. Flexibility
6.2.1.4. Perservenrence and stamina
6.2.1.5. Confidence
6.2.1.6. Intelligence
6.2.1.6.1. Capacity for learning
6.2.1.6.2. Memory skills
6.2.1.7. Organised
6.2.1.7.1. Ability to manage you time
6.2.1.8. Communication skills
6.2.1.8.1. Creativity
6.3. Core values
6.3.1. Integrity
6.3.1.1. A workplace that aligns with core values
6.3.1.2. Ability to work autonomously
6.3.2. Personal responsibility
6.3.2.1. Professional boundaries ACA, 2019, 4.10)
6.3.3. Respect (ACA, 2019, 4.2 (a)
6.3.3.1. Respect for the individual/non judgmental
6.3.4. Compassion
6.3.5. Dedication
6.3.5.1. Self improvement
6.3.5.1.1. Professional development