Ethical Standards for Registrants of the College of Psychologists of B.C.

The provision of psychological services in British Columbia is regulated by the College of Psychologists, of B.C. The "College" serves to protect the public and to regulate the profession of psychology. For further details go to: www.collegeofpsychologists.bc.ca

Ethical Practice Standards

As a Registered Psychologist, #1612, I am fully licensed to provide Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy and am required to uphold strict practice standards in my work with clients. I am governed by Ethical Practice Standards that are established by the "College" and written into their Code of Conduct.

Over the span of my 23+ years in this career, I have also acquired and developed my own personal and professional Ethical Standards and values in order to work safely, morally and effectively with a range of clients and issues. My personal-professional values combined with the code of conduct, govern the way I approach situations and work with delicate issues.

A sample of issues governed by the "Code of Conduct" Ethical Practice Standards:

• • General Standards for Competency
• • Informed Consent
• • Confidentiality
• • Professionalism
• • Fees
• • Maintenance of Records and Security

I am also guided by the Canadian Psychological Association’s Code of Ethics. www.cpa.ca

This association has established moral, ethical, practice standards again to protect individuals from harm and require psychologists to uphold the highest level of standards as determined by four Principles:

• • Respect for the Dignity of Persons
• • Responsible Caring
• • Integrity in Relationships
• • Responsibility to Society

I invite you to call me directly for an appointment at 604-224-6236 or to access the above websites for further details on matters of Ethical Practice Standards.