Autonomy In Counselling

Autonomy is Essential to maintaining client focused psychotherapeutic structure, is to uphold a client’s autonomy. An individual’s ability to oversee and make choices concerning their treatment, as well as how to progress with therapy is pivotal to counseling. Although clients may initially look towards the counselor for advice regarding challenges, and possible solutions, it is a therapist's job to encourage self-efficacy, and high esteem, so that the client feels confident to resolve matters on their own. As an example, if a client decides that they would like to return home to their husband, despite his ferocious temper, a counselor may provide resources, and create a safety plan with the client, however, ultimately it is the client's

Therefore, postponing quick judgments, and becoming familiar with the client’s culture and traditions, to clearly understand their mannerisms, and linguistics stand to benefit client-counselor interactions. Concerning beneficence, the cultural spheres of the client are integral to understanding and supporting them along their journey. Paying attention to culture may reveal that the client comes from a culture with strong patriarchal tradition. So, her decision perhaps based upon the interactions, and responses to family members and sociocultural influences. Thus, by educating oneself as a counselor, you are better apt to provide for your client’s diverse cultural needs. As the author of the textbook says, “…age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability, socioeconomic status, cultural background, religion, or sexual orientation, is entitled to equal access to mental health services” (Corey, Corey, Corey, & Callanan, 2014). Justice with regards to counseling safeguards against discrimination, and prejudice and allows equal access to services. Therefore, a counselor may feel that it is appropriate to offer counseling at a discounted rate, or pro bono if the client’s financial situation