Professional ethics

Sorry to wind the clock back a bit but I've been meaning to post something on professional ethics. I do find it pretty alarming that there isn't a proper code of ethics issued by the ICG. I also find it really worrying that some of the existing codes in place for counsellors can be seen to be just for the protection of the professional themselves. A well written code of ethics shouldn't be about that at all. It should instead highlight danger areas and potential pitfalls that we could get ourselves into that might compromise our integrity, independence and professional opinion. When integrity, independence and our objectivity go out the window that's when we're not doing our job properly, and the client isn't getting the experience that they deserve.

I think a new much more comprehensive code of ethics for careers guidance needs to be welcomed, yes we need to read it carefully and not just take it at face value, but if its been written properly then we don't need to be overly cynical about it.