Code of ethics

Anchor abides by the BACP (British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy) Ethical Framework, a copy of which can be found here.

BACP is the largest professional organisation for counselling and psychotherapy in the UK.

These ethics are based on values, principles and personal moral qualities that underpin and inform the interpretation and application of BACP's Commitment to Clients and Good Practice, this includes:

Respecting human rights and dignity
Alleviating symptoms of personal distress and suffering
Enhancing people's wellbeing and capabilities
Increasing personal resilience and effectiveness
Appreciating the variety of human experience and culture
Protecting the safety of clients
Being trustworthy
The fair and impartial treatment of all clients
Respect for the client's right to be self-governing

More information can be found here.

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Who we are

Who we are? Anchor Counselling founded in 2004 provides counselling services to those who usually cannot access support.
Refer to us

Anchor Counselling specialises in counselling for depression and anxiety, psycho-sexual, couples and bereavement
Find out how you can refer to our services today
Individual counselling

Anchor Counselling | Individual counselling offers support for bereavement, anxiety, depression and anger problems
The difference we make

Our clients come from all walks of life, culture, religion, race and ages and we work in an inclusive way to ensure that the thousands of people we see receive the best possible care to help them gather the resilience, clarity and confidence towards having a better future and wellbeing.
Code of ethics

Anchor Counselling abides by BACP Ethical Framework. BACP is the largest professional organisation for counselling and psychotherapy.
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Emergency services and crisis care service information. Anchor Counselling is not an emergency service, but these services are available all across the nation.
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We offer clients an integrated and sustaining level of care that helps clients to re-balance, look forward and build the resilience and skills to support themselves through life's challenges and changes.
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