Does a psychologist have clients or patients?

In the Netherlands, the word ‘client’ is often used instead of ‘patient’ when referring to people seeking help from a psychologist. The word ‘client’ emphasizes that the person seeking help plays an active role in the treatment process and that a solution is sought in collaboration with the psychologist. In other countries, such as the United States, the word ‘patient’ is often used. It therefore depends on the context and the psychologist’s preferences whether he or she has ‘clients’ or ‘patients.’.