Click HERE for ITA Ethical Code (Follow the 'Resources' link, and look under 'EATA Handbook' for the section on Ethics and Professional Practice.)

I am a member of the Metanoia Institute, a psychotherapy and counselling training centre. They have an ethical code which is available to the public on request.

Click HERE for Metanoia's website

I abide by these codes of practice as a member of UKCP, ITA, and Metanoia.

It's so important to choose a responsible, well-trained counsellor/therapist.

I personally would AVOID choosing a therapist who wasn't clear about their ethics, their qualifications, or that I simply didn't trust. I wouldn't want you to do that, either. So, even if you don't decide to go into therapy or counselling right now, please remember to look for ethical and professional therapists.

A good start is to

• Check their Qualifications
• Check their membership of professional organisations
• Don't be afraid to ASK QUESTIONS. A good therapist will be happy to answer them. If they're not, look elsewhere!

(I am also a Member of the BACP ... Click HERE for the BACP's ethical information)