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Discuss the ethics of Psychotherapy?

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State the ethical standards in Psychotherapy.                                                                               (CBSE 2013)

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Some of the ethical standards that need to be practised by professional psychotherapist are:

Informed consent needs to be taken.

Confidentiality of the client should be maintained resolving personal distress and suffering should be the goal of all attempts of the therapist.

Integrity of the therapist-client relationship is important.

Respect for human rights and dignity.

Professional competence and skills are essential.