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There are several theoretical bases and specialisations, which deal with particular presenting problems. What do these variously described approaches have in common?

Counselling has a role in child development, education, physical and mental health, and minority populations. In its position in the coming century, it is possible to see the profession as the conduit of an intrapersonal and interpersonal revolution that can facilitate the human person’s full development in a balanced society. This needs safe boundaries around such a task. A clear charter for ethical practice and accreditation guidelines and training must be agreed upon and disseminated across National boundaries. To this end, the European Association for Counselling sets out its criteria for those wishing to acquire the European Certificate in counselling.

The core value of the Charter is respect for human rights and differences. The attitudes that characterise the counselling approach are respect, integrity, authority, responsibility, autonomy, confidentiality, and competence. In the delivery of Practice, this leads to the skills of contracting, setting and maintaining boundaries, being explicit and open, monitoring the process and maintaining appropriate levels of privacy.