What are the examples of ethical behavior of a professional counselor?

Ethical principles of counselling and psychotherapy

• Being trustworthy: honouring the trust placed in the practitioner (also referred to as fidelity)
• Autonomy: respect for the client’s right to be self-governing.
• Beneficence: a commitment to promoting the client’s well-being.

When can a therapist break confidentiality UK?

The points here are specific to the UK. The counsellor must break confidentiality in three cases involving the law being broken: terrorism, drug trafficking and money laundering. Rory explains these areas.

What would be the outcome if a counselor will not apply the code of ethics?

A failure to act ethically in our professional roles can lead to direct harm to clients and can undermine the public’s trust in counselors in particular and in mental health professionals in general. This could result in people who are in need of help not accessing the help they need.

How do you politely ask for a refund on treatment fees?

Clarify to the patient or parent that your treatment was appropriate, within the standard of care. Tell them your goal is to facilitate customer satisfaction and if refunding some or all of the fees will accomplish that, you are willing to do so, if they are willing to sign a release.

What happens if a doctor refuses to refund your fees?

If a claim is later filed, the check copy will be evidence of your good will to refund the fees. Some doctors will refuse to honor a request for a fee refund despite problems with the treatment or the patient.

Should you offer a half-refund?

If the answer to those questions are yes, then offer a HALF refund. Tell the client you must charge for the product and labor. Put yourself in the position of the client. What would you want if you were her? Buyer’s remorse is annoying, especially if you gave them what they wanted, but say half is fair.

Do Orthodontists give refunds?

Most businesses want the customer to leave happy, and will refund the price of an unsatisfactory purchase. Orthodontists tell us you prefer satisfied customers. If someone is dissatisfied, refunding some or all of the fees may be an appropriate way to resolve the issue.