CBT Values and Ethics

Michael Townend is a Reader in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy at the University of Derby.

• General Principles of Values and EthicsConcepts in Clinical EthicsImplications for CBT TechniqueConsidering Therapist′s Responsibilities and BoundariesConfidentiality and Record KeepingProfessional and Therapeutic Competence in CBTResearch and EvidenceThe Ethics of Using a CBT ApproachSpecific PopulationsConclusion: Ethical Decision Making

Why has this book not been written before? Professional roles are under pressure as never before with multiple demands, rising workloads and budgetary challenges. It’s sometimes hard to know how best to help - this wonderful gem of a book will help practitioners continually apply an ethical and values based framework to their practice that emphasises their role in working with the individual – yet recognises the complexity of service delivery in varied health and social care settings.