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Ethics Committee

Introduction to the Committee

The Ethics Committee is responsible for the execution of EAGT’s code of ethics and taking a lead on ethical matters for EAGT. The Ethics Committee can be consulted about issues concerning the ethics of our profession by officers, members, students and clients. In the case of a conflict mediation is first offered by EAGT’s Complaints Committee. In the case of a formal complaint [this committee is responsible for a good and reliable settling of affairs]. In EAGT we do a lot of work reflecting on our procedures, discussing how to deal with our roles, and evaluating our work.

Our Aims

EAGT’s Code of Ethics is designed to protect and safeguard the interests of both parties to the client-therapist relationship. This is not an equal relationship but one characterised by special responsibilities, skills and obligations expected from the therapist. This also applies to personal therapy and supervision of therapy trainees.

We review and support the evolution of the EAGT Ethical Code to ensure it remains current. Every 5 years EAGT members can make proposals to revise the code.

We support our colleagues in the European NOGTs, professional organisations and training institutes to design and develop national ethical codes. This means corresponding with members and lending our support around important issues such as developing Appeals and Arbitration procedures that fit with the national situation.

Get in Touch with us

If you have a live ethical issue, or wish to make a complaint about a colleague, or you have a complaint made against you, please contact us. If you would like to learn more about our work, or discuss aspects of EAGT’s Ethical Code please contact us.

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