Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy Consent Form

Internal Family Systems Therapy Consent Form Template

Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy is a transformative approach to healing that requires clear communication and informed consent. This IFS therapy consent form template helps therapists, counselors, and mental health practitioners establish trust while thoroughly explaining the parts work methodology, self-leadership principles, and multiplicity framework.

Why therapists choose this IFS consent template

IFS therapy introduces clients to a unique perspective on their inner world—one that recognizes multiple "parts" within each person. This consent form template walks clients through key concepts like protective parts, exiled parts, and the core Self, ensuring they understand what to expect from their therapeutic journey before signing.

Whether you're a licensed therapist introducing IFS to your practice, a trauma-informed counselor working with complex cases, or a mental health clinic offering specialized modalities, this template provides the structure you need while remaining fully customizable to your therapeutic approach.

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Collecting consent is just the beginning. With Stepper, you can turn every consent form submission into a complete client onboarding workflow—automatically creating client records in your practice management system, sending welcome emails with preparation materials, scheduling initial sessions, and ensuring compliance documentation is properly stored.

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Built for mental health professionals

This template is designed for therapists, psychologists, counselors, social workers, and mental health clinics who practice Internal Family Systems therapy or parts work modalities. It provides clear explanations of the IFS framework, addresses common questions about the therapeutic process, and ensures clients give truly informed consent.

The form includes sections for explaining the IFS model, potential benefits and risks, confidentiality boundaries, emergency protocols, and client rights—all presented in accessible language that honors both the clinical requirements and the human experience of beginning therapy.

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