Ethical Dilemmas with reference to BACP And SAC Code of Ethics

Ethical Dilemmas with Reference to BACP and SAC Code of Ethics Name of the Student Institutional Affiliation Course Code and Course Name Professor Date of Submission Ethical Dilemmas with Reference to BACP and SAC Code of Ethics * Issues to Consider with the Client Group There are several key ethical issues to consider whenever counselors are working with clientele with long-term mental health challenges. These ethical considerations include: Respect for Autonomy: Following the principle of autonomy requires counselors to recognize and accept the client's right to make decisions about their health, particularly about administering their treatment and overall welfare based on enduring mental health condition. Beneficence: Counsellors are required to be proactive in enhancing the clients’ well-being and their highest good by addressing the mental illnesses that the clients have been involved in for a long time using suitable interventions tailored to the clients’ situations (Hang, 2024). Non-Maleficence: Another ethical consideration for counseling practice should be guided by the principle of non-maleficence to ensure that it does not harm the clients or worsen their mental conditions. Confidentiality: Confidentiality is crucial when advising and consulting on sensitive and persistent issues, like mental health problems. This allows clients to feel free to express their worries which is helpful to the counselor as they can get all the information on the condition from the clients. Boun...