Ethics for Psychotherapists and Counselors

Ethics for Psychotherapists and Counselors utilises positive discussions accompanied by a variety of thought-provoking exercises, case scenarios, and writing assignments to introduce readers to all the major ethical issues in psychotherapy.

This is the first book designed to engage students and psychotherapists in the process of developing a professional identity that integrates their personal values with the ethics and traditions of their discipline. The authors take a positive and proactive approach that encourages readers to go beyond following the rules and strive for ethical excellence.

The book utilises a variety of thought-provoking exercises, case scenarios, and writing assignments. The authors present examples from their own backgrounds to help clarify the issues discussed. The text emphasises awareness of one's own ethical, personal, and cultural backgrounds and how these apply to one's clinical practice.