Question

State any two ethical standards that need to be practiced by professional psychotherapists.

Answer 1

Two ethical standards that need to be practiced by professional psychotherapists are:

• Informed consent needs to be taken.
• The confidentiality of the client should be maintained.
• Alleviating personal distress and suffering should be the goal of all attempts by the therapist.
• The integrity of the practitioner-client relationship is important.
• Respect for human rights and dignity.
• Professional competence and skills are essential.