What is described as a goal of counseling?

• A. Be empowered to problem-solve independently.
• B. Become dependent on the counselor for all decisions.
• C. Eliminate client autonomy.
• D. Focus solely on the counselor's agenda.

Answer: (A)

In counseling, the central aim is to empower clients to handle challenges and make decisions on their own. The counselor supports the client by teaching problem-solving skills, coping strategies, and ways to think through options, so the client gains confidence and competence to navigate future issues independently. This collaborative approach treats the client as the active agent of change, with the counselor offering guidance and tools rather than controlling the process.

Options that describe dependency, eliminating autonomy, or pushing the counselor’s own agenda run counter to ethical and effective practice. Encouraging ongoing reliance on the counselor or diminishing the client’s ability to decide undermines growth and long-term resilience.