A Professional Counseling Informed Consent Form is a document provided by the counseling service to their clients in order to properly acquire consent from their for treatment for mental health. The form contains information about the services and the agreement to be made by the counseling service and the client. Having this document, also helps inform of the risks, limitations, and benefits of the treatment. This form is a direct and simple form for clients who wish to receive therapy, which may be used by the counsel for reference. It serves as a reference for the therapist in informing his or her client of the client's rights and what to expect in the sessions.