Embedding Ethical Decision-Making in the Therapeutic Relationship: Reflections for Private Practice – with Andrew Reeves

Name: Embedding Ethical Decision-Making in the Therapeutic Relationship: Reflections for Private Practice – with Andrew Reeves
SKU: SDS Online PP ethics
Price: 36.00 GBP
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£36.00

CPD training for professionals: Ethics-focused session for private practitioners on embedding collaborative ethical decision-making within the therapeutic relationship. Uses the relational ethics framework developed by Gabriel and Reeves to strengthen critical thinking, ethical sensitivity and confidence in making informed, values-based decisions. Considers client wellbeing, professional integrity, cultural contexts, legal obligations and personal values.

Category: Online Courses Tag: Private Practice & Issues

This session is designed to support private practitioners as they navigate the complex and often nuanced landscape of ethical decision-making. Participants will have an opportunity to explore the key principles of collaborative ethical decision-making with clients, helping to embed the exploration of ethical decisions as part of the therapeutic process.

By fostering and building on critical thinking and ethical sensitivity, this session aims to strengthen private practitioners’ confidence in making informed, values-based decisions that uphold both client wellbeing and professional integrity. The session will draw on the framework of relational ethics (Gabriel and Reeves, 2025) for ethical reflection and decision-making, including consideration of cultural contexts, legal obligations, and personal values.

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Prof Andrew Reeves
Professor in Counselling Professions and Mental Health at the University of Chester
Andrew Reeves is a Professor in Counselling Professions and Mental Health at the University of Chester. He is a BACP Senior Accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist, an EMCC Senior Accredited Coach and an Accredited Coach Supervisor, and a Registered Social Worker. He has worked in private practice for over 25 years. His specialist area of practice is with young people, men, with people who present with suicide risk and those who self-injure and self-harm.