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.