Confidentiality And Record Keeping In Counselling And Psychotherapy( Series - Legal Resources Counsellors )

Confidentiality is an essential condition of counselling and psychotherapy that enables clients to talk honestly and openly about their situation. As a core aspect of everyday practice, therapists need to understand both the legal and ethical implications of providing confidentiality and of keeping records concerning their clients.

Record-Keeping & Confidentiality provides a practical introduction to the topic, containing guidance on:

" why and how records should be kept

" how to balance therapeutic benefits from keeping records with potential legal ramifications

" confidentiality agreements with clients in a variety of therapeutic settings

" confidentiality in training and supervision.