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Qualifications · Ethical Practice · Confidentiality · BACP Framework
MSc Counselling & Psychotherapy
Keele University. BACP-accredited programme. Completed 2026.
MBACP Registered Member
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. All practice conducted within the BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions.
Clinical Supervision
Regular clinical supervision with a senior BACP-accredited, doctoral-level practitioner, maintained in line with BACP requirements. All client work is supervised.
Professional Indemnity Insurance
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance held. Details available on request.
Continuing Professional Development
Ongoing CPD maintained in line with BACP membership requirements. Committed to reflective, evidence-informed practice.
25 Years of Practice
Over twenty-five years of experience across education, group facilitation, ceremonial work and clinical practice. MSc clinical placement completed 2026, assessed in line with BACP programme requirements.
The BACP
Ethical Framework
All counselling and psychotherapy practice is conducted in accordance with the BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions.
The Framework sets out the values, principles and standards that underpin ethical practice. These include a commitment to working within competence, maintaining appropriate boundaries, protecting client confidentiality and engaging in regular supervision and professional development.
Joanna is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. BACP membership is verifiable through the BACP register.
BACP Ethical FrameworkWhat confidentiality means in practice
Everything shared in sessions is confidential. Notes are held securely and are not shared with third parties without your knowledge and consent, except in the limited circumstances described below.
The limits of confidentiality
Confidentiality has legal and ethical limits. These are explained clearly at the start of any working relationship. They include situations where there is a serious risk of harm to you or to others, or where disclosure is required by law.
Data and GDPR
All personal data is held in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation. A full privacy policy is available on request and will be provided at the start of any working relationship.
Supervision and confidentiality
Client work is discussed in clinical supervision. This is a professional and ethical requirement. All supervision is confidential. Identifying details are not shared.
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