Which of the following is NOT a part of the ethical standards in psychotherapy?

Assurance of successful outcome of therapy

The correct answer is Option (4) → Assurance of successful outcome of therapy

• Informed consent → Yes, this is an ethical standard. Clients must know about the nature and process of therapy.

• Confidentiality → Yes, maintaining privacy of client information is a key ethical principle.

• Integrity of the professional-client relationship → Yes, honesty, respect, and boundaries must be maintained.

• Assurance of successful outcome of therapy → Not correct. A therapist cannot ethically guarantee success, since outcomes vary.