THE SIGNIFICANT AND ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITIES IN COUNSELLING AMONG TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN BAUCHI STATE: IMPLICATIONS FOR COUNSELLING

Abstract

The paper discusses profession, concept and nature of counselling, the concept of counselling, the concept of profession, criteria for professionalism and professionalization ethics, responsibility, accountability and legality in counselling were discussed. The paper also explains on dealing with ethical dilemmas, personal and professional qualities of a counsellor among tertiary institutions in Bauchi state, key values associated with ethical principles in counselling profession and importance of ethical principles which certified counsellors must be aware of intimacy in a counselling relationship and maintain respect for the client (avoid exploiting the client) form part of the writes up.