Successful psychotherapy depends on respecting the profession’s laws and moralities. On one hand, it is related to the psychotherapist's respect to his/her profession and the therapeutic rules. On the other hand, it is related to the patient’s duties.
The psychotherapist is subject to strict profession moralities, such as:
1- Respecting the patient:
Psychotherapists should respect the patient’s dignity and freedom. They do not intervene unless the patient provides his/her consent.
Psychotherapists should respect the patient’s values and beliefs.

2- Professional secrecy:
Professional secrecy maintains the patient’s confidentiality, privacy and identity during and outside the sessions.

3- Respecting the psychotherapy framework:
No links should be created between the therapist and the patient outside therapy sessions.

4- Emphasizing the therapy conditions:
The conditions of the stages of psychotherapy must be clearly set with the patient before committing, and they include:
- Duration and frequency of the sessions
- The fees
- The number of sessions needed
- The presumed duration of the treatment
- The conditions of prolonging or discontinuing therapy

5- Productive cooperation:
The patient’s active and continuous involvement and cooperation in the process of psychotherapy are essential for his/her success. Therefore, the patient should be aware of his/her responsibilities and should get involved in a real holistic process of self-healing.

6- Respecting the therapy conditions:
The patient should commit to the appointments, and if he/she wants to change them, then he/she should inform the therapist 48 hours ahead of time.

7- The patient will not be forced to continue therapy sessions if he/she doesn’t want to. Of course, it is preferable at this stage to listen to the therapist’s point of view who might have a better vision.