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Service Knowledge Base and Values
The Counsellors practise on the basis of a variety of informed theoretical and research based frameworks that may include: Systemic, Cognitive Behavioural, Narrative, Solutions Focused, Jungian, Psychodynamic etc.
Supervision, professional development, collection of service data and relevant research help to continually inform counselling practice.
Counsellors are also aware of the importance of reflective practice and self care.
Service Values
The following values inform the practice of the Service:
- Confidentiality
- Respect for the dignity of every human being
- Non-judgemental attitude
- Client self determination
- Voluntary access to service
- Importance of justice and equity in our work and the support of just and equitable processes within the University
- Appreciation of diversity including, cultural, sexual, spiritual, faith beliefs and values
- Appreciation of the complexity of the human person and the importance of broad, informed and creative approaches to understanding and responding to human issues
- Awareness of the limitations of our professional expertise.
