From an ethical perspective, informed consent is paramount as it gives the client empowerment and sets a good basis for the beneficial relationship. A good informed consent bond is the client's full understanding of different legal and ethical characteristics of the counseling process. These include such things as the services to be in case, the behavior likely from the client, length of treatment, overall goals of the counseling plus others. Vital standards have been implemented where informed consent is concerned. The informed consent contract is part of the ongoing partner relationship between counselors and counseled. It is in the counselor's best interest as well as the client's because it provides a written document that forms the legal
