Extract from theÌýEthical Framework

84.ÌýWe value research and systematic inquiry by practitioners as enhancing ourÌýprofessional knowledge and providing an evidence-base for practice in ways thatÌýbenefit our clients.

85.ÌýWe will usually support and provide opportunities for research if it is compatible withÌýthe services we provide.

86.ÌýWhen undertaking research we will be rigorously attentive to the quality and integrityÌýof the research process, the knowledge claims arising from the research and how theÌýresults are disseminated.

87.ÌýAll research that we undertake will be guided by theÌýBACP Ethical Guidelines forÌýResearch in the Counselling Professions.

88.ÌýAll participants in research will do so on the basis of explicit informed consent.

89.ÌýAll research will be reviewed in advance to ensure that the rights and interests ofÌýparticipants have been considered independently of the researcher.

90.ÌýThe research methods used will comply with standards of good practice in any servicesÌýbeing delivered and will not adversely affect clients.Ìý

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I am a student in a college that has its own research ethics approval process. Do I need to follow BACP Ethical Guidelines for Research in the Counselling Professions as well?

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I am working in private practice and want to send my clients a questionnaire about how they use online resources for help with the issues that concern them. Is this research? And, how will I satisfy the need for an independent ethical review in Good Practice point 89?

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Ethical guidelines for research in the counselling professions