Ethics can be defined as a set of moral principles or rules of conduct. The ethical framework is there to inform and reassure all members of the public both actual and potential clients who seek the help of counsellors and helpers whether or not they are members of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Because counselling concerns itself with damaged, distressed, or otherwise vulnerable people, the “rules of conduct” or ethics of the counsellor will go some way to protect the interests of the client. In considering the ethical and professional aspects of counselling work, it is important to consider issues such as responsibility. What responsibilities does the counsellor have towards their clients,