Private Policy Counseling Intake Forms To become a client, it is essential to read and respond to the intake forms. This process is meant to hold space for awareness in relation to confidentiality and competency. For instance, the counselor may initially sense to be not as competent as another counselor or professional care provider. The counselor may choose to encourage the individual to work with another provider. Informed Consent Clients are to be informed about the risks and benefits of therapy, as well as their role in the process. This will be written out and share in the entry process, and the counselor will aim to remind the clients of specific boundaries and certain limitations. Confidentiality Client information will be handled and shared depending on where the client offers and shares information. If the client shares information during meetings with the counselor that are private, the counselor will not share personal information. If the client shares information in submitted forms within the psychology lab, this information may be shared amongst all lab members to share personal experiences and insights. The key is that the counselor does not disclose personal information gathered from private meetings, while the client may choose to share personal information within the psychology lab. Communication The client will be informed how to the counselor can be contacted through email and phone. The client and counselor will most likely meet remotely, unless otherwise specified. During the initial procedure of sharing and collecting intake forms, the client will be informed of a HIPAA compliant telehealth platform. The goal is to ensure compliance with ethical and legal standards. Fees There are no charges or fees to be a lab member, while a member may choose to be a client by receiving an offering. If the lab members decide to agree for a fee to allot space for group members to share packages in the lab, this could change upon member dynamics and group decision-making. If a member decides to be a client for an offering, a member may continue to be a part of the lab, and it is not necessary for a member to be a client.