ethics

Different Values in Therapy: When a Client’s Views Feel Hard to Sit With

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One of the harder parts of counselling is knowing what to do when a client’s values feel very different from our own. Sometimes that difference is political. Sometimes it is about relationships, identity, parenting, religion, class, gender, immigration or social issues. Whatever form it takes, it can stir something strong in the therapist: discomfort, sadness, […]

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Writing Clinical Will as a Counsellor

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Putting off writing a clinical will Creating and writing a clinical will has been something I’ve always intended to write but never got round to doing it. Every week, I’m guilty of always transferring ‘writing my clinical will’ onto my weekly ‘to do’ list. However, a colleague, Roslyn Byfield, has been actively encouraging all counsellors

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Ethical Practice of Social Media

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Social media and Counsellors Counsellors are well-known for offering a secure and confidential environment to assist individuals facing various life challenges. Ensuring the ethical use of social media is of utmost importance. The field of counselling is experiencing rapid changes due to emerging technologies, particularly in the realm of social media. Many within the counselling

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