- All people possess intrinsic worth and have the capacity to realize this.
- All individuals are worthy of respect. The counselling space is one of acceptance and safety. Gender, race, sexual orientation, age, religion, relationship and family status pose no barrier to the counselling process.
- Everyone has the ability to change; readiness depends on each individual.
- Clients take responsibility for their gains in counselling and for their personal successes; the counsellor’s role is that of guide.
- Most people benefit from counselling at some point in their lives. This includes counsellors too! At its best, counselling is a healthy dialogue that identifies, promotes, and mobilizes clients’ strengths to reach personal goals.
- I follow the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the British Columbia College of Social Workers.
