Why does counselling require professional standards and an ethical base?
(LO1)
Demonstrate your understanding of the values and principles that underpin counselling work and qualities of a counsellor in relation to the BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions. Ensure acknowledgement of your own moral and ethical views and how these might complement or challenge the values/principles of the BACP framework.
Suggested word count – 550 words
(LO2)
Include a range of ethical issues which may be encountered in counselling practice. Relate this back to the framework above, how might the framework help you to navigate these particular ethical issues.
Suggested word count – 550 words
(LO3)
Give some description of different types of supervision models and the roles and tasks involved in these. What is the purpose of supervision?
Suggested word count – 450 words
(LO4)
Show your understanding of Evidence-Based (EB) practice and how it applies to person-centred counselling and counselling generally. A basic understanding of types of research and research methods needs to be demonstrated in your essay and why research is important to maintain and develop good counselling practice.
