The APA's Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct (often referred to as the Ethics Code with 2010 and 2016 amendments) "provide(s) guidance for psychologists and standards of professional conduct that can be applied by the APA and by other bodies that choose to adopt them.
The National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc. and Affiliates (NBCC) is the premier credentialing body for counselors, ensuring that counselors who become nationally certified have achieved the highest standard of practice through education, examination, supervision, experience, and ethical guidelines. NBCC applicants and certificants are responsible for ensuring that their behavior adheres to the standards identified in the NBCC Code of Ethics.