It's important to highlight that psychologists work with a commitment to confidentiality. Exceptions to this rule include cases where the law requires disclosure or situations where the protection of others necessitates sharing counseling data without the client's consent. Outside of these exceptional cases, the psychologist stores the client's personal and health information according to relevant laws and does not make these details available to third parties. If it becomes necessary, they will request permission from the client in the form of a consent statement to share data about them, an example being when issuing a certificate to an accident insurance company or employer regarding the counseling process. Many people do not know that clients have the right to view notes made about them, which the psychologist stores in a secure location, inaccessible to others, between sessions.

One of the biggest responsibilities for psychologists is to work within appropriate competency boundaries. This practically means dealing only with problems and life situations they are knowledgeable in and have the appropriate knowledge base to handle. If these conditions aren't met, they are obliged to refer the client, meaning after proper briefing, they should recommend another specialist, treatment place, or therapeutic methodology and route. This may occur even during the initial interview, or first few counseling sessions, once the specialist has a clear picture of the existing situation, and it might also happen later in the process when new areas needing solutions are discovered together with the client. When the situation calls for it, the referral is of high importance for both parties. It is essential for clients to accept suggestions to receive proper care and have a real chance to resolve their issues. For specialists, it ensures maintaining their own mental well-being, because if they have to handle problems in which they do not feel competent, they may experience anxiety, frustration, and incompetence. This can impair their performance, result in less engagement in the collaboration, and lead to avoidance behavior and even burnout.

The psychologist also establishes the course of counseling and must inform the client about it. Various methodologies result in different dynamics, and psychologists' different personalities also outline diverse types of counseling, so there is no uniform counseling framework. This relates to boundaries, communication between parties, and general attitudes. A specialist working within certain methodological frameworks will exclusively use formal address, share no personal information about themselves, and will only communicate via email; whereas, a psychologist working in a different framework, with a different viewpoint and personality type, may allow informal address, info exchange through SMS, and even incorporate personal experiences into the sessions.

Given these noticeable differences in the working styles of specialists, it's worth considering that it's important to partake in a counseling process where we feel comfortable and view the psychologist as a confidant. However, don't forget that adhering to fundamental rights and obligations is mandatory and timeless for every specialist, regardless of methodology, viewpoint, or working method.