At Sole Survivor, as a disclaimer, while we are not officially part of the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) www.bacp.co.uk, we have developed a service that is deeply rooted in the BACP’s Ethical Framework as much of our training has been with the Counselling & Psychotherapy Awarding Body (CPCAB) www.cpcab.co.uk . We adhere to the BACP’s key principles to ensure we provide the highest standard of support.
Our Commitment to Clients
Our primary focus is on building ethical relationships and maintaining professional standards. We ensure our clients feel safe, respected, and valued, similar to the BACP guidelines. We put clients first by making them our primary concern and providing appropriate standards of service.
Ethics
Our work is guided by core ethical values and principles:
- Being Trustworthy: We honour the trust our clients place in us.
- Autonomy: We respect our clients’ right to self-govern.
- Beneficence: We are committed to promoting our clients’ well-being.
- Non-maleficence: We strive to avoid harm to our clients.
- Justice: We treat all clients fairly and impartially.
- Self-respect: We encourage self-knowledge and care for ourselves to maintain our integrity and capability to support our clients effectively.
Good Practice
In our practice, we:
- Maintain professional standards by working within our competence and keeping our skills up to date.
- Show respect by valuing each client as a unique individual and protecting their confidentiality.
- Build appropriate relationships by clearly communicating what clients can expect and maintaining boundaries.
- Maintain integrity by being honest about our work and qualifications.
- Demonstrate accountability by discussing risks openly and ensuring transparency with our clients.
Personal Moral Qualities
We aspire to embody key personal moral qualities such as candour, care, courage, diligence, empathy, fairness, humility, integrity, resilience, respect, sincerity, and wisdom in our interactions with clients.
Continuous Improvement
We regularly review our practices and client feedback to ensure we continually align with these ethical standards and improve our services.
By embedding these principles into our everyday practice, we aim to face challenges proactively and maintain the highest ethical standards in supporting our clients through their recovery journey.