Which type of counseling session allows the subordinate to set the session's direction?

Which type of counseling session allows the subordinate to set the session's direction?

• A. Self-directed
• B. Nondirected
• C. Undirected
• D. Informal directed

Answer: (B)

Letting the client set the direction is the hallmark of nondirective counseling. In this approach, the counselor acts as a facilitator rather than a director, emphasizing active listening, reflective responding, and open-ended questions to help the subordinate voice their concerns and decide what to discuss. Because the subordinate controls topics and pace, the session stays relevant to their needs and builds ownership over outcomes. The other terms don’t capture that client-led dynamic: one implies the counselor directs the conversation, another isn’t a standard term, and the last suggests the session is steered by someone other than the client.