‘Ethics’ Questions at Ask the Psychologist: Online Clinical Psychologist, Page 5

Q: IS MY THERAPIST NUTS?? I have been seeing my therapist regularly for a year and I believe we get along quite well, as we seem to have some things in common. Recently, during our sessions my therapist has confessed the following to me:

He is not happily married and there are “divisions” in his [...]

Q: I went to a psychologist and told him that I did not want to answer certain questions regarding my sexual life. He insisted that I answer them anyway. In addition he also insulted me several times. When seeking psychological help can you refuse to answer certain questions, and do you have to accept insults [...]

Q: I am trying to deal with something that has made my severe depression even worse, and I was wondering if you might have any information about the official guidelines on being a “mandatory
reporter”. I am dealing with deep depression, and finally reached out to a friend, who I knew had dealt with mental health [...]

Q: Today I found myself in a very tough, emotional situation with our key female employee. When I found her crying as she came out of the restroom, and asked what was wrong, she confided in me that last night her husband of 3 years admitted he had cheated on her last December. They have [...]

Q: I have contacted two different psychiatrists in two different locations and left a message to make an appointment. The first one never answered after two phone calls and I then wrote an e-mail to the office and requested someone to call back. My e-mail was answered by the receptionists (I believe) and said she [...]