Sponsor Area

Therapeutic Approaches And Counselling

Question
CBSEENPS12041587

Discuss the ethics of Psychotherapy.

Solution

Some of the ethical standards that need to be practised by professional psychotherapist are:

• Informed consent needs to be taken.

• Confidentiality of the client should be maintained resolving personal distress and suffering should be the goal of all attempts of the therapist.

• Integrity of the therapist-client relationship is important.

• Respect for human rights and dignity.

• Professional competence and skills are essential.