Question 1:

(a) Does the Gillick decision help counsellors and therapists to best meet their professional responsibilities to children, parents and education authorities? Discuss any example from your own professional experience relating to third party risk, child abuse or suicidal tendencies.

(b) What would be the main elements of a therapeutic contract between Counsellor and his Client?

Question 2:

(a) Why do some of the ethical issues such as confidentiality, gift giving, and professional boundaries might become more complex when dealing with different cultural values and traditions? What could be done to mitigate ethical lapses?

(b) How could a culture of ethical awareness be developed and promoted amongst therapists?