Ethical Decision-Making Guide

Master Ethical Decision-Making in Psychotherapy

Help in difficult moments

A Simple, Step-by-Step Guide for Navigating Ethical Dilemmas

Are you a psychotherapist, counsellor, supervisor, or student facing a complex ethical dilemma? This guide provides a systematic, considered approach to help you resolve difficult situations and ensure the best possible outcome for everyone involved, especially your client.

Why Download This Guide?

  • Systematic Approach
    Learn a 13-step process to navigate ethical challenges with confidence and clarity.

  • Personal Accountability
    Take personal ownership of your decisions and continuously engage with evolving professional standards.

  • Comprehensive Framework
    This guide combines multiple sources of good practice into one easy-to-use tool.

  • Essential Principles
    Reflect on core ethical principles like beneficence, non-maleficence, autonomy, and justice to inform your choices.

  • This is Not a Replacement for Supervision
    Use this guide as a valuable tool to prepare for and enhance your discussions in supervision.

By following the steps in this guide, you can approach ethical dilemmas with "ethical mindfulness" and make responsible, well-documented decisions.

About the Author

Hi, I’m Justin Clark, a Senior Accredited Psychotherapist, Supervisor, and Clinical Lead (UKCP, BACP Snr Accred). I work in private practice based in the UK.

I am available for one-off consultations and ongoing Supervision, but I will not be able to offer advice on specific cases by email.