Code of Ethics

I am a registered psychologist with an endorsement in clinical psychology, with the Psychology Board of Australia, AHPRA. I am also a member of the Australian Psychological Society, the Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA) and the MERIT Institute. I adhere to all their code of ethics and am bound by their complaints procedures. 

An important aspect of any psychotherapeutic relationship is confidentiality. It is an important ethical premise that unless you are in danger of hurting yourself or someone else, or I am compelled by a court of law, confidentiality will be maintained. 

Any therapist working within the ethical frameworks of the Australian Psychological Society, or AHPRA also has a professional obligation to maintain an ongoing programme of professional development. This includes consultation on a regular basis with an experienced practitioner to ensure that the highest clinical and ethical standards are maintained.
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The Australian Psychological Society sets out a Charter for clients of APS psychologists.

Fundamental Values

Respecting human rights and dignity
Ensuring the integrity of practitioner-client relationships
Enhancing the quality of professional knowledge and its application
Alleviating personal stress and suffering
Fostering a sense of self that is meaningful to the person concerned
Increasing personal effectiveness
Enhancing the quality of relationships between people
Appreciating the variety of human experience and culture 
Striving for the fair & adequate provision of psychotherapy services
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