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Counselling Ethics
(National Register of
Therapists (SFTR)
All work is accountable by UK law and
in accordance with the BACPS, BPS, CCC and SFTR codes of conduct and ethics.
Links to these sites can be found here
All my work is also run in accordance
with National Occupational Standards.
· I shall at all times conduct my professional
activities with the propriety and dignity becoming of a good service to
members of the general public.
· I shall not under any
circumstances infringe the code of morality becoming my profession and shall
not commit any breach of conduct that would in any way adversely reflect upon
myself, the SFTR or upon my fellow members, practitioners and Colleagues.
· I shall not under any circumstances offer or promise any
cures for any conditions whatsoever.
I shall not give any lewd unregulated performances or displays that presents
hypnosis or any therapy as a means of bad entertainment (e.g. Unhealthy,
Drunken 'Back Street' Stage Hypnosis, mind altering Acts)
· I shall never enter into an inappropriate relationship with
a client, patient under my care as a practicing therapist.
· I shall never make physical contact with the client in any
way during a counselling/therapy session or hypnosis induction without
agreement, explanation and permission received first.
· I shall endeavour to keep my ‘clients' affairs confidential,
the law of the land not withstanding.
· I shall accept that any client referred to me by a GP
remains the clinical responsibility of that Medical Practitioner and
therefore I shall agree to keep that Medical Practitioner & other
relevant agencies up to date with written report/s of the client's progress
if needed.
· I shall under no circumstances advise my clients to
discontinue any course of treatment as prescribed by a Registered Medical
Practitioner without their written consent and full approval.
· I shall at all times respect the integrity of other
recognised health care professionals.
· I shall provide therapies to my clients only in areas that I
am qualified to. I will only practice with professional indemnity insurance.
· I shall not allow religion/s, race, creed, gender, and
political views and similar to in any way influence my client therapy
sessions.
· I shall never make claims to being in any way by
association, inference etc to be medically qualified or experienced if I am
not.
· I shall display all my qualifications, Diplomas,
Certificates at all times.
· I shall only charge my clients per session and not receive
payment in advance for
'package treatments' for e.g., receiving payment for 10 or 20 sessions
or so up front.
(This has been known! The Foundation will not tolerate this)
· I shall agree to inform the SFTR at the earliest moment and
in writing of any complaints that may be made against me or police charges or
convictions that would affect my position, reputation or ability to practice
in any way.
· I shall ensure that any advertising that carries the
Foundations designatory letters after my name complies with the British Code
of Advertising, British Advertising Authority and Trading Standards Authority
and will make available any applicable literature that the Foundation wishes
to see if ever such a situation arose,
· I shall only use the Foundations designatory letters to
which I am entitled.
· I shall not claim to have qualifications or credentials I
have not earned.
· I shall not become or remain a member of any organisations
that has been exposed to public scrutiny as dangerous or fraudulent in any
way or which causes detriment to the profession of Hypnosis or Hypnotherapy,
Counselling and Complementary and Alternative therapies described herein.
· I accept the authority of the panel regarding any breach of
the Foundations Codes of Conduct.
· I understand that the panel can suspend or
terminate my membership and or membership / Certificate for infringement of
any of the above codes at any time.
Yoga Competency Standards
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I will always provide a safe and comfortable environment for clients
to practise yoga in.
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I will always ensure my first aid / insurance is up to date.
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I will always maintain and increase my practical and theoretical skill
level in regards to yoga.
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I will never give out medical advice to a client.
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I will always display my current and up to date certificates in a
prominent position where they can be viewed by clients.
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I will always maintain accurate records of my classes and private
practice both for financial reasons or should any question of malpractice
arise in the future.
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All advertising will be conducted in an inoffensive way.
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I will always be aware of any prior injuries students have had in the
past prior to beginning my sessions.
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I will always start a program being fully aware and competent in all
of the postures and be aware of their contra indications.
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I will always match my class delivery and personal tuition to the
class and individual expectations.
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I will consistently ask for feedback, and thank constructive
criticism.
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I will support other practitioners in the same industry to try and
achieve the highest possible standards throughout the industry.
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