Ethical Code UAAP

ETHICAL CODE

of the Ukrainian Association for Analytical Psychology (UAAP)

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Preamble
The Ukrainian Association for Analytical Psychology (UAAP), as a professional community of Jungian analysts and candidates in training, recognizes the ethical principles and values that form the foundation of the analytical profession.
This Ethical Code establishes the standards of professional and ethical conduct for members of the Association in their work with clients, colleagues, candidates, and the wider public. It reflects the principles of integrity, respect for human dignity, and professional responsibility, as well as the commitment to psychological development and individuation as understood in the tradition of C. G. Jung.
The purpose of this Code is to ensure that the practice of analytical psychology in Ukraine is carried out in accordance with internationally recognized professional and ethical norms as defined by the International Association for Analytical Psychology (IAAP), while also taking into account the social, cultural, and legal context of Ukraine.
The provisions of this Code are binding for all members of the UAAP, including analysts, candidates, and those holding associate or affiliated membership. Violation of the Code constitutes grounds for ethical review and may result in disciplinary measures as specified herein.

I. Membership and General Ethical Principles

Article 1. Membership Obligations
1. Membership in the Ukrainian Association for Analytical Psychology (UAAP) implies a conscious acceptance of this Ethical Code and adherence to its provisions in all aspects of professional activity.
2. Each member of the UAAP bears personal responsibility for maintaining the highest ethical and professional standards in their analytical, teaching, supervisory, and organizational work.
3. Members are expected to uphold the reputation and integrity of the UAAP and the field of analytical psychology, refraining from any actions that may discredit the Association or the profession as a whole.
4. Members shall contribute to the development of a professional environment based on mutual respect, collegiality, and trust.
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Article 2. Fundamental Ethical Principles
1. The professional activity of UAAP members is founded upon the principles of respect for human dignity, psychological autonomy, and the right to personal development.
2. In their practice, members shall be guided by the principles of confidentiality, competence, integrity, and responsibility.
3. Members recognize the complexity and depth of the human psyche and approach their professional duties with humility, self-awareness, and respect for the unconscious processes of each individual.
4. Members shall avoid any form of discrimination based on gender, age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, political beliefs, or social status.
5. The principle of nonmaleficence (“do no harm”) is paramount in all professional interactions.
6. Members are obliged to maintain professional boundaries and prevent any form of exploitation—emotional, financial, sexual, or otherwise—within the analytic relationship.
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Article 3. Professional Competence
1. Members of the UAAP are responsible for maintaining and developing their professional competence through continuous education, personal analysis, supervision, and participation in professional activities.
2. Analysts and candidates in training shall remain aware of the limits of their competence and refer clients to other qualified professionals when the client’s needs exceed their expertise.
3. Professional competence includes not only technical knowledge and skills but also the analyst’s ongoing personal development and ethical self-reflection.
4. Any impairment—emotional, psychological, or physical—that could significantly affect professional judgment or the quality of work must be addressed responsibly. In such cases, the member shall seek supervision, consultation, or temporary suspension of practice if necessary.

II. Analytical Practice and the Therapeutic Relationship
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Article 4. Responsibility Toward Analysands
1. The term analysand refers to all individuals who engage in an analytic or psychotherapeutic process, including clients, patients, candidates in training, or persons seeking consultation.
2. Members shall regard the welfare of the analysand as their highest professional priority. The analytic relationship is founded on trust, respect, and professional responsibility.
3. At the outset of the analytic process, the member must clearly communicate the terms of therapy, including:
o frequency and duration of sessions;
o fees and methods of payment;
o conditions for cancellation or interruption of sessions;
o location and practical arrangements.
Any modifications to these terms must be discussed with and clearly communicated to the analysand.
4. Members must assess whether their theoretical and practical approach is suitable for a given analysand and, if necessary, refer the analysand to another professional whose competence better serves the analysand’s needs.
5. Referrals shall be made in a responsible and transparent manner. When appropriate, the analysand must be informed of the reasons for the referral.
6. Members shall not work with family members, close friends, or individuals in relationships that could compromise objectivity.
7. Members shall not enter into any financial transactions with analysands other than those directly related to professional fees for analytic work.
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Article 5. Boundaries and Dual Relationships
1. Members must establish and maintain clear professional boundaries throughout the analytic process.
2. Social contact between a member and an analysand should be avoided during the course of analysis. In rare situations where such contact is unavoidable, discretion and professional judgment must be exercised.
3. Following the termination of the analytic relationship, members must remain aware of residual transference and countertransference dynamics and act with particular caution in any subsequent social interaction.
4. Members shall not misuse the analysand’s dependent status—psychological, sexual, emotional, political, religious, social, or financial—for personal gain or gratification.
5. Entering into sexual relations with an analysand constitutes a grave ethical violation. Terminating therapy in order to pursue a sexual relationship is equally unethical.
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Article 6. Fitness to Practice
1. Members must not continue to practice if their professional judgment, competence, or capacity to work safely is impaired due to:
o substance abuse (alcohol or drugs);
o physical illness; or
o psychological conditions that compromise professional performance.
2. In such cases, members must responsibly arrange for the referral of current analysands and seek appropriate professional and/or therapeutic assistance.
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Article 7. Legal and Professional Accountability
1. Any member convicted of a serious criminal offence, or found guilty of unethical professional conduct by another professional organization or regulatory authority, must promptly report such matters to the President of the UAAP, providing all relevant information.
2. The member must also ensure that appropriate notification is given to relevant governmental or licensing bodies, where applicable.

III. Privacy and Confidentiality
Article 8. Right to Privacy
1. Members shall safeguard the analysand’s right to privacy and protect the confidentiality of all analytical material, written or verbal, obtained in the course of professional practice.
2. Respect for privacy extends to all aspects of record-keeping, communication, and professional consultation.
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Article 9. Confidentiality
1. Confidentiality constitutes a cornerstone of the analytic relationship. When a conflict arises between confidentiality and other professional or legal obligations, the welfare and safety of the analysand shall remain the member’s primary responsibility.
2. Exceptions to confidentiality may be made only when required by law or when there is reasonable cause to believe that:
o a child or vulnerable person is being abused or neglected;
o an analysand presents a serious risk of harm to self or to others; or
o a competent court issues a lawful order demanding disclosure.
3. In all such cases, members shall disclose only the minimum information necessary to fulfil the legal or ethical duty.
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Article 10. Anonymity and Use of Clinical Material
1. The anonymity of analysands must be rigorously protected in all professional contexts.
2. When clinical material is used for publication, teaching, supervision, or research, the member must ensure that identifying details are omitted or disguised.
3. If the material could still be recognizable, informed and verifiable written consent must be obtained from the analysand prior to use.
4. Members shall act with special caution when presenting material concerning current analysands.
5. Any consultation with colleagues must respect the analysand’s anonymity and be limited to what is professionally necessary.
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Article 11. Research Involving Analysands
1. Members engaging in research involving analysands must uphold the same standards of confidentiality as in clinical practice.
2. The member must fully inform the analysand of the nature, purpose, and conditions of the research and obtain written informed consent prior to participation.
3. Participation in research must always be voluntary and free of coercion or influence arising from the analytic relationship.
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Article 12. Recordings and Observation
1. Members shall not make audio or video recordings of an analysand, nor permit observation through a one-way screen or mirror, without the analysand’s explicit, prior, written consent.
2. Any storage or transmission of recorded material must comply with data-protection legislation and uphold the analysand’s confidentiality.
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Article 13. Communication with Other Professionals
1. When it becomes necessary to contact another professional—such as a general practitioner or psychiatrist—the member must first obtain the analysand’s permission, except in cases where:
o there is an imminent risk of harm to the analysand, the member, or a third party; or
o the analysand is in a psychotic state or requires hospitalisation.
2. In all communications, the member shall limit disclosure strictly to information relevant to the analysand’s care.
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Article 14. Confidentiality in Training Contexts
1. When a trainee or student undergoes analysis with a member of the UAAP, that member must ensure that no information about the trainee or their analytic process is disclosed to other members or committees of the Association, except with the trainee’s explicit written consent.
2. No member or committee of the UAAP shall engage in communication regarding a trainee at the initiative of that trainee’s analyst without the trainee’s prior written authorisation.
3. Any correspondence or reports concerning the trainee must be made available to the trainee upon request.

IV. Advertising and the Use of Media

Article 15. Representation of Professional Competence
1. Members shall present their professional qualifications, training, and experience accurately and truthfully.
2. Members shall not claim or imply possession of qualifications, titles, or affiliations that they do not hold.
3. Members must ensure that any public statements or professional profiles (including digital platforms) reflect verified credentials and current professional status within the UAAP and, where applicable, the IAAP.
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Article 16. Public Communications and Advertising
1. Members may advertise their professional services, provided that such advertisements are factual, dignified, and not misleading.
2. Acceptable forms of information include:
o name and contact details;
o professional qualifications and institutional affiliations;
o publications and public presentations;
o type of analytical or psychotherapeutic services offered.
3. Promotional materials shall be descriptive rather than evaluative and must not include testimonials or claims of superiority over other practitioners.
4. Members shall not use titles such as Jungian Psychoanalyst unless they are certified by the UAAP or the IAAP to hold that designation.
5. Associate and Honorary Members may not present themselves as Jungian analysts or as conducting Jungian psychoanalysis.
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Article 17. Use of Mass Media and Public Engagement
1. Members engaging with mass media (print, broadcast, or online) shall act responsibly and in a manner that preserves the dignity of the analytic profession and the UAAP.
2. Public statements, interviews, or media appearances must be based on professional expertise and should aim to educate the public rather than promote personal gain.
3. Members must avoid using the name or emblem of the UAAP for personal publicity without the Association’s explicit authorisation.
4. When speaking publicly, members shall clearly indicate whether they do so in a personal capacity or as authorised representatives of the UAAP.
5. The use of media must in no way compromise the confidentiality of analysands or clinical material.

V. Responsibilities Toward Colleagues and Professional Relations

Article 18. Professional Integrity and Respect
1. Members shall treat colleagues with fairness, honesty, and respect, upholding the dignity and reputation of the profession.
2. Members shall not make false, misleading, or defamatory statements about colleagues or groups of colleagues in any context—professional, academic, or public.
3. Legitimate professional criticism may at times be necessary; however, such criticism shall be expressed responsibly, accurately, and with due regard to confidentiality and collegial respect.
4. Members must clearly distinguish between personal opinion and verifiable fact when expressing professional judgments about colleagues.
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Article 19. Collaboration and Professional Boundaries
1. Members shall avoid entering into or maintaining analytic or psychotherapeutic relationships with individuals who are concurrently in analysis or supervision with another analyst, unless this occurs with the full knowledge and consent of the colleague concerned.
2. Members must not interfere with the professional relationships of other colleagues or attempt to solicit their analysands.
3. In cases of referral or transition of analysands between members, the process shall be handled with transparency, professionalism, and in the analysand’s best interest.
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Article 20. Public Statements and Representation of the Association
1. When making public statements, offering opinions, or engaging in public discussions, members shall clearly indicate whether they are speaking in a personal capacity or as authorised representatives of the Ukrainian Association for Analytical Psychology (UAAP).
2. No member may publicly represent the views or policies of the UAAP without prior authorisation from its Executive Committee.
3. Members must refrain from any public conduct, commentary, or publication that could reasonably be seen as damaging to the reputation of the UAAP or the profession of analytical psychology.
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Article 21. Collegial Responsibility and Ethical Oversight
1. Members share a collective responsibility to uphold the ethical and professional standards of the UAAP and to act when serious ethical concerns arise regarding a colleague’s conduct.
2. If a member becomes aware—based on substantial evidence—of unethical or harmful professional behaviour by a colleague, the member shall first attempt to discuss the matter directly with the colleague in a respectful and constructive manner.
3. If direct communication is not possible or fails to resolve the concern, the member must report the matter to the President or the Ethics Committee of the UAAP, ensuring that confidentiality and procedural fairness are maintained.
4. Members must not ignore or conceal serious ethical violations by colleagues, as doing so constitutes a failure of professional responsibility.
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Article 22. Confidentiality within Committees and Institutional Roles
1. Members serving on UAAP committees, including the Executive and Ethics Committees, must maintain strict confidentiality regarding all deliberations, discussions, and votes.
2. Committee members are entitled to free and open discussion within the committee’s meetings but are prohibited from disclosing any information, comments, or opinions expressed during confidential deliberations.
3. The confidentiality of committee proceedings extends to all internal evaluations, appointments, and disciplinary considerations.

VI. Relations Between Analysts and Supervisands

Article 23. Ethical Foundations of the Supervisory Relationship
1. The relationship between analyst and supervisand shall be conducted with the highest standards of professional ethics, mutual respect, and clarity of purpose.
2. The supervisory relationship exists to support the professional development, clinical competence, and ethical awareness of the supervisand, while preserving appropriate professional boundaries at all times.
3. Supervisors are responsible for maintaining a clear distinction between supervision, personal analysis, and other forms of professional or personal interaction.
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Article 24. Responsibilities of the Supervisor
1. Supervisors shall conduct supervision with integrity, impartiality, and sensitivity to the individual learning needs and level of development of the supervisand.
2. Supervisors must provide a safe and respectful environment that allows for open discussion of clinical material, countertransference, and theoretical perspectives.
3. Supervisors shall refrain from imposing personal, ideological, or theoretical biases that unduly limit the supervisand’s professional growth.
4. Supervisors have an obligation to draw the supervisand’s attention to ethical issues that arise in clinical practice and to model professional ethical conduct.
5. Any evaluative or reporting responsibilities of the supervisor (for example, toward the UAAP training committee) must be clearly communicated to the supervisand at the outset of the supervisory relationship.
6. Supervisors shall not exploit the supervisory relationship for personal, financial, or emotional advantage.
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Article 25. Responsibilities of the Supervisand
1. The supervisand shall enter the supervisory relationship with openness, respect, and a commitment to professional and ethical learning.
2. Supervisands are expected to present clinical material honestly and responsibly, safeguarding the anonymity and confidentiality of their analysands.
3. Supervisands are responsible for adhering to the ethical standards of the UAAP in all aspects of their clinical and professional work, including the work discussed in supervision.
4. If a supervisand has concerns about the ethical conduct or competence of their supervisor, they should first attempt to address the issue directly with the supervisor.
5. If direct discussion is not possible or fails to resolve the concern, the supervisand may bring the matter to the attention of the UAAP Ethics Committee, which shall consider the case in accordance with established procedures.
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Article 26. Boundaries and Dual Relationships
1. Supervisors and supervisands must avoid entering into multiple or dual relationships that could impair professional judgment, objectivity, or the integrity of supervision.
2. Supervisors shall not undertake personal analysis with their supervisands, nor engage in any form of sexual, financial, or social relationship that may compromise professional boundaries.
3. Should circumstances arise that blur the boundaries of the supervisory relationship, both parties share responsibility to address the issue promptly and, if necessary, to terminate or modify the supervision.
4. Supervisory relationships must be concluded in an ethically responsible manner, allowing for appropriate closure and professional transition.
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Article 27. Confidentiality and Professional Conduct
1. Supervisors are bound by strict confidentiality with respect to all clinical material and personal information shared by supervisands.
2. Information disclosed in supervision shall not be shared with others without the supervisand’s consent, except in cases where there is a serious ethical concern or potential harm to a client, and only through proper institutional channels.
3. Supervisors who provide evaluative reports to UAAP committees must ensure that any shared information is factual, relevant, and limited to what is necessary for institutional purposes.
4. Supervisands are likewise obliged to maintain the confidentiality of all supervisory discussions and not to disclose the supervisor’s comments or evaluations outside appropriate professional contexts.