Ethical Principles in Counseling

Ethical principles in counseling are guiding values that ensure counselors act with integrity and respect for clients. Key principles include confidentiality, meaning counselors keep your information private; beneficence, aiming to do good and support your well-being; nonmaleficence, avoiding harm; autonomy, respecting your right to make your own choices; and justice, providing fair and equal treatment. These principles help create a safe, trustworthy environment where clients can openly discuss issues, knowing their rights and dignity are protected. Overall, they promote responsible, ethical practice that prioritizes your best interests.