Questions Of Ethics In Counselling And Therapy

List of Contributors
Introduction and Guide for Readers
An Overview of Ethics Relating to Counselling and Therapy
Ethics in Counselling
Ethics in Training and Continuing Professional Development
Ethics in Counselling Supervision
Ethics in Research
Other Important Questions
Afterword
Appendix 1
Definitions
Appendix 2
List of Professional Associations and how to contact
Appendix 3
'Warning Signs'
References
Index.

This book offers numerous questions and answers about ethics in counselling and therapy, training, counselling supervision, research and other important issues. The authors bring psychodynamic, person-centred, integrative or eclectic approaches to their selection of questions and answers. They also bring a variety of experience from independent practice, institutional and voluntary agency settings. Between them they have experience as counsellors, psychotherapists, trainers, counselling supervisors and authors.

The questions cover a range of issues that practitioners need to consider including: confidentiality, constraints and the management of confidentiality; boundaries, dual and multiple relationships, relationships with former clients; non-discriminatory practice, issues for individuals and agencies; competence and the proper conduct of counsellors and therapists and the profession's responsibilities to deliver non-exploitative and non-abusive help to clients.

Questions of Ethics in Counselling and Therapy also contains three appendices offering useful information. It is written in a clear, accessible style and is aimed at a wide readership in counselling and therapy, ranging from trainees to more experienced practitioners.