Benefits and Consequences
Persons contemplating counseling should realize that clients frequently make significant changes in their lives. People often
modify emotions, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors. Clients may make changes in their marriage, may change employment, or adjust other significant
aspects of their life. Please ask if you have questions about the benefits and consequences of counseling.
Engaging in individual, couples, or family therapy is voluntary. Counseling is a mutual relationship terminable by counselor or client, at any time, for specified
reasons. You have the right to end your therapy. If you do so, please discuss any reasons with ____therapist's name____.
By law and ethical obligation, ___agency/practice name____ collects and maintains all information about you in strict confidence. ___agency/practice
name____ can only release your information with your written permission to specific persons or institutions for specific reasons. However, South Carolina
statutory law specifies certain confidentiality exceptions. ___agency/practice name's____ Office Policies and Information lists these exceptions.
