This exciting new edition provides an overview of the main professional, ethical and research issues that are required knowledge for counsellors, therapists, psychologists and psychiatrists engaging in therapeutic or clinical work. These issues form part of the curriculum and practice requirements of all the major counselling, psychotherapy, psychology and psychiatry professional organisations (including BACP, BPS, HCPC, RCP, UKCP, IACP, IPS and IAHIP).
Divided in six clearly defined sections, this book will provide a comprehensive overview of all the major professional practice and ethical issues in one edited volume. The authors are well-known experts in their fields and their work has been brought together with clarity and helpful features, including reflective questions and case vignettes. This new edition has also been updated to include content on social justice, community psychology and professional guidelines, reflecting the latest academic research and clinical developments.
This book is unique in the breadth of issues covered and its focus on therapeutic practice. It will be of interest to practitioners and students of psychotherapy, counselling and psychiatry.
Table of Contents:
Part 1 Professional Practice and Ethical Considerations
1. Introduction
Rachel Tribe and Jean Morrissey
2. Service User Involvement, Ethics and Power in Therapy Services
Premila Trivedi
3. Psychological Contracts: Hidden Agreements in Life and at Work
Michael Carroll and Rachel Tribe
4. New Challenges for Professional Ethics and Good Practice Guidelines for Psychologists, Psychotherapists and Therapists
Hannah Farndon, Nicola Gale and Sarah Niblock
Part 2 Legal Considerations and Responsibilities
5. Client Confidentiality and Data Protection
Peter Jenkins
6. The Legal Context of Therapy
Peter Jenkins
7. Writing a Report for use in Court and Appearing in Court as a Health Professional and/or Expert Witness
Allan Winthrop
8. Regulation, Learning from Complaints
Brian Lindfield
Part 3 Clinical Considerations and Responsibilities
9. Fitness to Practise
Nicola Barden and Ruth Caleb
10. The Role of Social Media in Counselling and Psychotherapy
Mary Creaner
11. Adverse Effects of Psychological Therapies
Lorna Farquharson
Part 4 Working with Diversity: Professional Practice and Ethical considerations
12. Ethical Considerations When Working with Young People
Colman Noctor
13. Professional and Ethical Issues in Working with Older Adults
Afreen Huq. Maureen McIntosh and Rachel Tribe
14. Working with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender People
Neil Rees
15. Professional and Ethical Practice in a Multicultural and Multiethnic Society
Julio Torales and Israel Gonzalez-Urbieta
Part 5 Research, Supervision and Training
16. Research in Therapeutic Practice Settings: Ethical Considerations
Trishna Patel
17. Evidence-Based Practice: the Ethical Dimension
Kenneth Gannon
18. Teaching Ethics for Professional Practice
Maria Castro Romero
19. Training Supervision: Professional and Ethical Considerations
Jean Morrissey
20. Trainee Perspectives on Professional, Ethical and Research Practice
Rachel Tribe
21. Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Professional and Ethical Considerations
Lucia Berdondini and Thomas Elton
22. Clinical Vignettes and Reflective Questions
Jean Morrissey and Rachel Smith
Part 6 Social Inclusion
23. Social Justice Theory and Practice
Haneyeh Belyani and Claire Marshall
24. Ethical and Professional Issues in Community Psychology
Angela Byrne
Resources and links
Conclusion
About the Author :
Professor Rachel Tribe works at the School of Psychology, University of East London. She is a Fellow of the British Psychological Society. She is an active clinician and is involved in national and international consultancy, training and research. She has published widely and regularly contributes to conferences and workshops around the world.
Dr Jean Morrissey works at the School of Nursing & Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin. She is a registered counsellor/psychotherapist and clinical supervisor (BACP and IACP) and has worked for many years as a clinician, supervisor and educator.
Review :
"Ethics are the cornerstone to good clinical practice and good research. The clinical needs of patients are paramount in healthcare delivery. It is important that across cultures, rights of individuals with mental illness and dilemmas are respected. Issues related to privacy and confidentiality may vary across healthcare systems and cultures, however, ethical considerations remain paramount. The success of the previous two editions of this very welcome volume indicates the need for continuing to deliver mental health care services in an appropriate and ethical manner. Editors and authors are to be congratulated for their vision and effort in highlighting challenges and potential ways forward ensuring that clinicians approach their practice in an ethical framework. This volume will be of great interest to mental health professionals."
– Professor Dinesh Bhugra, CBE, President, BMA (2018-2019), President World Psychiatric Association (2014-2017), President, The Royal College of Psychiatrists (2008-2011)
"As a trainee psychotherapist, the changing landscape and challenges faced in clinical practice can feel overwhelming and hard to navigate. However, having such a comprehensive, accessible and informative book like this is invaluable to professional development. This is a well-thought and well-crafted book, which attends to numerous dilemmas that clinicians encounter. It also acts as a guideline for trainees to ensure that an ethical framework is adopted at all times throughout training and clinical practice. As a trainee therapist, it is vital to have a book like this to refer to as it offers trustworthy guidance on a range of important topics that need careful consideration."
– Martina Kehoe, Trainee, MSc, Integrative Psychotherapy
"Ethics are the foundation of therapeutic practice. In order to navigate the unique and complex challenges presented to practitioners, a robust understanding of ethics in practice is essential. This considered edition brings together notable voices from a variety of perspectives, presenting a comprehensive analysis of ethics in contemporary psychotherapeutic work. This publication is one of those must have references for all practitioners at every level."
– Bee MacBean, MBACP Registered Counsellor/Psychotherapist
"The Handbook consists of accessible, concise overviews of an incredibly comprehensive range of professional issues. As such, it will be highly relevant to a broad audience of counsellors, psychotherapists, psychiatrists and clinical and counselling psychologists. This third edition has been updated to take account of recent UK professional body practice and ethical guidelines and also includes a number of new chapters including ones on service user involvement and social inclusion issues. As with previous editions, it will undoubtedly prove invaluable to trainees and highly experienced practitioners alike."
- David Murphy, President, British Psychological Society (2019-2020)
