Do the counsellors work to any ethical guidelines?
All counsellors work to the standards set in the Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy. This is a national document written and produced by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. A copy can be given upon request. I am really afraid / anxious about seeing you / a counsellor Initial fear or apprehension is entirely understandable – it can feel like a big step. First of all, you are acknowledging that there is an issue or problem that you need some help with. This in itself can feel like a massive admission, especially if you are someone who is used to ‘always sorting things out on my own’, so it is like you are entering a whole new type of situation. Then there is the issue of inviting someone – perhaps a total stranger – to help you. This can bring up massive issues of trust. And of course, in many cases, the abuse of trust may be implicated in what it is you need to discuss. Asking for help and support when you have learned that it is
