Policies and Code of Ethics and Practice

Our Code of Ethics and Practice and policies govern how our members should behave and how we run as an organisation.

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Our Code of Ethics and Practice

Our Code of Ethics and Practice sets out the standards family and systemic psychotherapists should adhere to in their work. All out members must commit to following this Code when they join AFSP.

Our other policies

Below are our other policies and guidance relevant to our members.

Code of conduct
(169 KB PDF)
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CPD policy
(263 KB PDF)
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Approved supervisors CPD policy
(114 KB PDF)
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Registration policy
(465 KB PDF)
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Dual relationship policy
(135 KB PDF)
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Ethics policy
(114 KB PDF)
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Online forum policy
(141 KB PDF)
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Safeguarding policy
(180 KB PDF)
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Data protection policy
(149 KB PDF)
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Compliments, concerns or complaints policy
(322 KB PDF)
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Raising a concern or a complaint policy and procedure
(413 KB PDF)
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Whistleblowing policy
(119 KB PDF)
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Dual qualification and equivalence guidance
(216 KB PDF)
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Expression of professional wishes guidance
(141 KB PDF)
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Remote working guidance
(254 KB PDF)
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Breaks in practice guidance
(150 KB PDF)
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Working towards retirement guidance
(202 KB PDF)
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Also of interest

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How we're governed

Explore how AFSP runs, plus see our latest annual report and Annual General Meeting minutes.

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Our people

Meet our staff team and board of trustees.

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