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 (any 2 of the following ) : 

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