Code of Ethics
The Bhutan Board for Certified Counselors (BBCC) maintains and administers a certification program in consultation with the National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc. and Affiliates (NBCC) and identifies qualified individuals who have satisfied established knowledge and skill standards. Certified counselors in Bhutan possess specialized education and experience to assess needs, facilitate solutions, and counsel individuals and groups to reach identified goals.
The BBCC Code of Ethics (Code) applies to each individual certified as a National Certified Counselor (NCC) – Bhutan (certificant) and each individual seeking NCC – Bhutan certification (applicant). This Code is designed to provide appropriate practice guidelines and enforceable standards of conduct. It is also intended to serve as a resource for clients and the public with respect to such standards and requirements.
NCC – Bhutan certificants and applicants have an obligation to maintain high standards of integrity and conduct; act in a manner that protects the welfare and interests of clients; accept responsibility for their actions; act in a manner consistent with accepted ethical and legal standards; continually seek to enhance their counseling skills; and practice with fairness and honesty.
The BBCC Ethical committee, composed of eight members from different stakeholder groups and developing partners, was formed in 2019.
BBCC Board of Ethical Committee Members
| Name | Designation | Address | Email ID | Contact No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonam Jamtsho | Dy. Chief Program officer | Drug Demand Reduction | sjamtsho@bnca.gov.bt | 17518348 |
| Kezang Dukpa | Senior Counselor | CECD, DYS, MoE | kdukpa@moe.gov.bt | 17609443 |
| Reena Thapa | Chief Program Officer | CECD, DYS, MoE | reenathapa@moe.gov.bt | 17515323/77765323 |
| Tshering Wangmo | Lecturer | KGUMSB, FNPH | tsheringcw8@fnph.edu.bt | 77406188 |
| Naina Kala Gurung | Specialist | Royal Academy | nainakalag@gmail.com | 17555634 |
