Code of Ethics
The Code of Ethics 2018 sets out the standards for members’ professional conduct.
Preamble
The Singapore Association of Counselling is a professional organisation established to continually improve the standard and conduct of members, and is dedicated to the provision of competent and ethical counselling services to clients. SAC strives to enhance the worth, dignity, potential and uniqueness of individuals, couples, families and the society at large.
SAC is aware of the diversity of role definitions and work settings of its members. These include a wide variety of academic disciplines, levels of academic training and agency settings. Such diversity reflects the extent of SAC’s influences, interests and inclusivity. The Code of Ethics sets out the paramount duties to clients and the manner of honourable discharge of members’ responsibilities to clients. It defines the professional obligations and sets out principles of competent and ethical practice.
Sections of the Code
Reporting a Concern
SAC has an Ethics Board that considers best practices in counselling. If you wish to report a matter, or seek advice on what to do with information you hold, write to the Ethics Board. The Board will investigate to the best of its ability. Please note that SAC’s jurisdiction extends only to practitioners who are SAC members.
Every Category Is Bound by the Same Code
All membership categories, from Student Member to Fellow. Registration status does not change the obligation.