Students will provide a 2500 word critique of a case study to highlight the ethical, legal and best practice dilemmas contained in the described practice. Students cannot progress to Year 2 unless they have passed all Year 1 modules. Students can be considered for FMA&#39;s at the end of Year 1.

Critique of a case study

• BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions
• Counselling and psychotherapy as an ethical profession (including Intersectionality and awareness of Memorandum of Understanding)
• A model framework for ethical decision making.
• The concept and limitations of confidentiality as currently operational in counselling and psychotherapy practice (including GDPR)
• The legal parameters of the profession of counselling and psychotherapy in statutory and voluntary settings
• Placement preparation and use of supervision
• The role of a counsellor in a multi-professional team and related inter-professional issues

Ethical Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy - 7027COCPSY

Ethical Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy

Synthesise their own approach to ethical professional practice.

Critically evaluate the role and nature of supervision for trainee counsellors on placement on the course in relation to counselling and psychotherapy's ethical framework(s) (BACP, NCS etc).

Master ethical principles relevant to contemporary culturally sensitive counselling and psychotherapy practice

Reflect on the role of a counsellor in a multi-professional setting, including issues of boundaries, communication, confidentiality, and contracting