Code of Conduct and Quality Charter

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 As a member of the Accredited Counsellors, Coaches, Psychotherapists and Hypnotherapists, I have signed up to the following code of conduct and ethics.

1. I hereby agree fully to these rules and regulations of this code of conduct regarding my membership of ACCPH.

2. I shall always conduct my professional services with the highest propriety.

3. I  shall not infringe the codes of conduct of my profession and will not  engage in any conduct that would reflect poorly on my morality, fellow  practitioners or ACCPH.

4. I shall not profess to cure any conditions presented by my clients.

5. I will never use hypnotherapy or hypnosis as a means of entertainment (e.g. Stage Hypnosis).

6. I will never take advantage of or enter into a sexual relationship with a client.

7. I will keep my client’s affairs confidential, (law of the land withstanding).

8. I  shall accept that any client referred to me by a GP remains the  responsibility of that GP, so agree to keep the GP or other relevant  agencies informed of their patient’s progress.

9. I shall never advise clients to discontinue any treatment prescribed by a GP or any other Registered Medical Practitioner.

10. I shall at all times respect the integrity of other health care professionals.

11. I  shall not claim to have qualifications or credentials I have not  earned. Neither shall I use designated letters to which I am not  entitled.

12. I will not become or remain a member of any organisation that has been found to be dangerous or fraudulent and may  cause detriment to ACCPH.

13. I accept the authority of the  Disciplinary Committee regarding any breach of the above Code of Conduct  and Ethics. I understand that the Disciplinary Committee can suspend or  terminate my membership for infringement of the above Code.

14. I solemnly swear to abide by this Code of Conduct and Ethics. 

All grades of ACCPH members agree to abide by the following stipulations of this Quality Charter: 

1. Update knowledge required to improve the service they provide to the public or employers.
2. Request supervision, support or guidance when situations occur in which they feel their skills are not adequate. 
3. Accept that in some situations it is better to refer a client on to a more senior practitioner.
4. Be totally accountable for their professional decisions or actions. 
5. Be fully honest and completely transparent in all dealings with clients and employers. 
6. Demonstrate total integrity and honesty in all dealings with clients and employers. 
7. Comply with all of the ACCPH Code of Ethics and Standards.
8. Comply with all laws in all dealings with clients and employers. 
9. Maintain a record of CPD annual hours.