Course Brief
This session is designed to support private practitioners as they navigate the complex and often nuanced landscape of ethical decision-making. Participants will have an opportunity to explore the key principles of collaborative ethical decision-making with clients, helping to embed the exploration of ethical decisions as part of the therapeutic process.
This session is designed to support private practitioners as they navigate the complex and often nuanced landscape of ethical decision-making. Participants will have an opportunity to explore the key principles of collaborative ethical decision-making with clients, helping to embed the exploration of ethical decisions as part of the therapeutic process.
By fostering and building on critical thinking and ethical sensitivity, this session aims to strengthen private practitioners’ confidence in making informed, values-based decisions that uphold both client wellbeing and professional integrity. The session will draw on the framework of relational ethics (Gabriel and Reeves, 2025) for ethical reflection and decision-making, including consideration of cultural contexts, legal obligations, and personal values.
- CPD: 1 Hour
- Mode: Live on Zoom or watch as a recording after the course date.
- Date: 10 October 2025
- Time: 12 noon - 1 PM
This course can be taken as a follow up to the Certificate in Private Practice
OR
As an independent course.
Course Tutor
Andrew is a Professor in Counselling Professions and Mental Health at the University of Chester. He is a BACP Senior Accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist, an EMCC Senior Accredited Coach and an Accredited Coach Supervisor, and a Registered Social Worker. He has worked in private practice for over 25 years.