Informed Consent for Counseling Services is a legal document that outlines the rights, responsibilities, and risks associated with counseling services. It is a way for the counselor and client to agree that the client has the right to full disclosure of the services provided, the risks and benefits of the proposed treatment, and the right to make an informed decision about whether to accept or reject the proposed treatment. There are three types of Informed Consent for Counseling Services: Initial Informed Consent, Treatment Plan Informed Consent, and Termination of Services Informed Consent. Initial Informed Consent is the initial agreement between the client and the counselor. It outlines the purpose of the counseling services, the rights and responsibilities of the client and counselor, and the risks and benefits associated with the services. Treatment Plan Informed Consent is an agreement between the client and the counselor to define the course of treatment. It outlines the expected goals and objectives of the treatment plan, the techniques and methods to be used, the risks and benefits associated with the treatment plan, and the client's right to accept or reject the proposed treatment plan. Termination of Services Informed Consent is an agreement between the client and the counselor to end the counseling services. It outlines the reasons for terminating the services, the risks and benefits associated with ending the services, and the client's right to accept or reject the termination of services.