The Australian Psychological Society Charter for Clients of Psychologists states that as a client of a psychologist you have a right to expect that:
 
You will be treated with respect
 
You will receive a clear explanation of the service you will receive

Your consent for any service will be sought prior to the service commencing and as it progresses

You will receive competent and professional service

You will receive a clear statement about fees

You will be clear about the outcome that you and the psychologist are working toward

You will receive an estimate of the number of sessions required to achieve the outcome

You will receive a service free of sexual harassment

You will be shown respect for your cultural background and language tradition