Confidentiality and Record Keeping in Counselling and Psychotherapy

This book explores the important issue of confidentiality in counselling practice and is fed by the most "frequently asked questions" put to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy′s professional advice line. It can be used on courses for students just about to enter professional practice, and as an advice guide for practitioners.

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′This is an excellent book...Those involved in writing agency policy as well as therapists working within these structures and independently should view this as a mainstay of their reference library. Trainers and supervisors will also find it invaluable′ - Therapy Today Journal, December 2008



`This book is an original, insightful, comprehensive and practical guide for all working in the field...a must read for any counsellor or psychotherapist or anybody else working in the field of psychological therapies′ - Professor Cary L. Cooper, CBE, President of BACP





`There are few legal issues as important to clients and their therapists as confidentiality and record keeping. This book is essential reading for all counsellors and psychotherapists′ - Esther Rantzen, Chair & Founder of Childline and Vice President of BACP





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.





Confidentiality and Record Keeping in Counselling and Psychotherapy 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.