The primary ethical principle that guides bibliotherapy practice is beneficence, which means acting in the best interests of the client.

Dual relationships, such as engaging in a romantic or sexual relationship with a client, are generally considered to be unethical in bibliotherapy practice.

Informed consent involves providing clients with information about the potential benefits and risks of bibliotherapy, obtaining their permission to use bibliotherapy as a treatment modality, and documenting their agreement to participate in bibliotherapy.

Bibliotherapists can ensure confidentiality in their practice by keeping client records confidential, discussing client information only with other professionals who are directly involved in the client's care, and obtaining clients' consent before releasing any information about them.

Bibliotherapists have an ethical responsibility to be knowledgeable about the books and other resources that they use in bibliotherapy, to be aware of their own limitations and to refer clients to other professionals when necessary, and to stay up-to-date on the latest research and developments in bibliotherapy.

Bibliotherapists can avoid dual relationships with clients by not engaging in any personal or romantic relationships with clients, by not providing services to clients who are friends or family members, and by not accepting gifts or favors from clients.

Bibliotherapists have an ethical responsibility to be aware of their own cultural biases and assumptions, to be respectful of clients' cultural backgrounds and values, and to use books and other resources that are culturally appropriate for clients.

Bibliotherapists can ensure that they are providing clients with accurate and up-to-date information by using books and other resources that are based on current research and evidence, by consulting with other professionals who are experts in the client's area of concern, and by staying up-to-date on the latest research and developments in bibliotherapy.

Bibliotherapists have an ethical responsibility to keep accurate and detailed records of client sessions, to store client records in a secure and confidential manner, and to retain client records for a specified period of time.

Bibliotherapists can ensure that they are providing clients with a safe and supportive environment by creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere in the therapy room, by establishing clear boundaries and expectations with clients, and by being respectful and empathic towards clients.

Bibliotherapists have an ethical responsibility to take care of their own physical and mental health, to seek professional help if they are experiencing burnout or other personal problems, and to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Bibliotherapists can ensure that they are providing clients with culturally competent services by being aware of their own cultural biases and assumptions, by being respectful of clients' cultural backgrounds and values, and by using books and other resources that are culturally appropriate for clients.

Bibliotherapists have an ethical responsibility to stay up-to-date on the latest research and developments in bibliotherapy, to attend conferences and workshops to learn about new approaches to bibliotherapy, and to read books and articles about bibliotherapy.

Bibliotherapists can ensure that they are providing clients with evidence-based services by using books and other resources that are based on current research and evidence, by consulting with other professionals who are experts in the client's area of concern, and by staying up-to-date on the latest research and developments in bibliotherapy.

Bibliotherapists have an ethical responsibility to advocate for clients' rights, to speak out against social injustices that impact clients, and to support organizations that are working to improve the lives of clients.