Informed Consent for Virtual Counseling Services is a formal agreement between a counselor and client that outlines the rights, responsibilities, and expectations of both parties. It is a tool used to ensure that clients are aware of the services they are receiving, and the potential risks associated with them. Informed Consent for Virtual Counseling Services typically includes information about the counselor, the therapeutic process, the counselor’s approach to therapy, the client’s rights, the counselor’s responsibilities, the client’s responsibilities, the confidentiality of sessions, the potential risks and benefits of virtual counseling, and the termination of services. There are two main types of Informed Consent for Virtual Counseling Services: written and verbal. Written Informed Consent for Virtual Counseling Services involves the client signing a document that outlines all the information listed above. Verbal Informed Consent for Virtual Counseling Services involves a discussion between the counselor and client about the same information, and an agreement that the client understands and consents to the services being provided.