MODULE 1
INTRODUCTION TO
COUNSELLING
Code of Ethics
General Principles:
Counseling Relationship
Confidentiality and Privacy
Professional Responsibility
Relationships With Other Professionals
Evaluation, Assessment and Interpretation
Supervision, Training and Teaching
Research and Publication
Distance Counseling, Technology and Social Media
5 Main Principles of Ethics in Counselling
Common Ethical Issues in Counselling
•• Informed Consent
Termination of Therapy
•• Online Counselling
Group Therapy
Importance of Ethics in Counselling
Maintaining a professional relationship
Confidentiality
Professionalism
Autonomy
Characteristics of a good counselor:
Interpersonal skills
Trust
Flexibility
Hope and optimism
Multicultural sensitivity
Self-awareness
Empathy
Discretion
Patience
Compassion
Encouragement
Self Awareness
Open Mindedness
Flexibility
Good Listener
Ability to care for self
Problem-Solving Skills
Rapport-Building Skills
Multicultural Competency