My code as an honest practitioner:
PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT:
I will at all times maintain an ethical and professional relationship with you. I will not abuse your trust for my own personal benefit.
If you are under 18, I will need parental permission to work with you.
MY RIGHT TO REFUSE:
I reserve the right to refuse any service request (or part or question thereof). I do not have to disclose why, but often do.
Please note I cannot answer questions about third parties or their motives.
CONFIDENTIALITY:
I will hold all written and verbal communication with you in strict confidence.
HONESTY:
I will always tell the truth, and will not impose information on you that you have clearly indicated that you do not wish to know or explore further.
NON-JUDGMENT: I will hold space for you and always provide my services with compassion and in a non judgemental manner.
EXPERTISE:
I will offer you the benefit of my experience, however.. I will not give advice in areas for which I am not qualified. If you require a doctor, psychologist, solicitor/lawyer, financial adviser, accountant, or any other professional service for which I am not qualified, I will encourage you to seek such service from someone who is.
RESPONSIBILITY:
My goal is to allow you to take responsibility for your own decisions and actions, and to act according to your own conscience for the greater good of all concerned.
EMPOWERMENT:
I will strive to help you feel empowered to make practical, life-affirming decisions and/or changes.
UPLIFT:
I will strive to make each service a blessing for everyone involved. I will be encouraging and try to leave you with a sense of renewed strength and hope.
INDEPENDENCE:
I will not let you become overly dependent upon my services, nor pressure you for return visits.