Professional Relationship between Clinical Ethics and Counseling Psychology of Chinese Psychological Association

Psychologists should respect those who seek professional services and establish a good professional working relationship with them according to professional ethics. This working relationship should be aimed at promoting the growth and development of service seekers, so as to enhance their own interests and well-being.

1. 1 Psychologists shall not discriminate against each other because of factors such as age, sex, race, sexual orientation, religious and political beliefs, culture, physical condition, social and economic status and so on.

1.2 Psychologists should respect the informed consent right of those seeking professional services. In the beginning and process of clinical service, psychologists should first let the other side know the purpose, professional relationship, related technology, workflow, possible limitations of professional service, the rights and interests of third parties that may be involved in the work, privacy, possible harm and possible benefits of professional service.

1.3 Psychologists should appropriately charge professional service fees according to the requirements of the local government or the regulations of the unit. Psychologists should clearly introduce and explain their service charges to those who seek professional services before entering the professional working relationship. Psychologists are not allowed to accept physical objects, obtain labor services or other ways as remuneration for their professional services, because there are potential dangers such as conflict, exploitation and destruction of professional relations.

1.4 psychologists should be aware of their influence on people seeking professional help and try their best to prevent situations that damage trust and cause dependence.

1.5 psychologists should respect the values of those who seek professional help and not make important decisions on their behalf or force them to accept their own values.

1.6 Psychologists should be clearly aware of the potential impact of their position on people seeking professional services, and should not take advantage of the other party's trust or dependence on themselves or seek benefits for themselves or the third party.

1.7 psychologists should clearly understand the adverse effects of dual relationships (such as developing family, social, economic, commercial or intimate personal relationships with people seeking professional help) on professional judgment and the potential dangers of hurting people seeking professional services, so as to avoid dual relationships with people seeking professional services. When the double relationship is inevitable, we should take some professional preventive measures, such as signing a formal informed consent form, seeking professional supervision, and keeping records of relevant documents, so as to ensure that the double relationship will not damage our own judgment or hurt those who seek professional help.

1.8 Psychologists are not allowed to have any form of sexual and intimate relationships with people who are currently seeking professional services, nor are they allowed to provide psychological counseling or treatment to people who have had sexual and intimate relationships. Once the established professional relationship exceeds the professional boundaries (such as developmental relationship or love relationship), the professional relationship should be terminated immediately and appropriate measures should be taken (such as seeking supervision or peer advice).

1.9 Psychologists shall not have any intimate relationship or sexual relationship with professional service seekers for at least three years after ending their psychological consultation or treatment relationship with professional service seekers. If this relationship occurs three years later, it is necessary to carefully review the nature of the relationship to ensure that there is no possibility of exploitation in this relationship, and at the same time, there must be legal written records for the record.

1. 10 psychologists are not allowed to interrupt their work during psychological consultation and treatment. When the psychologist is on a business trip, on vacation or temporarily leaving the workplace, appropriate arrangements should be made for the psychological consultation or treatment that has already begun.

1. 1 1 When a psychologist thinks that he is no longer suitable to work with a person seeking professional services, he should clearly explain it to the other party in a responsible manner and recommend him to another suitable psychologist or doctor.

1. 12 In professional work, psychologists should understand and respect each other, establish a positive and cooperative working relationship with their peers, and improve the service level for those who seek professional services.

1. 13 psychologists should respect other professionals and establish a positive and cooperative working relationship with relevant professionals in order to improve the service level for those seeking professional services.