The Handbook of Professional Ethical and Research Practice for Psychologists, Counsellors, Psychotherapists and Psychiatrists

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.

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.

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