Directive and Non-directive Counseling

Directive Counseling  tends  to  be appropriate when  the  counselor  is  aware  of  the problem  and/or  is concerned about  the behaviour  of  the  patient  but  the latter  is unaware  about the problem  and  is  avoiding acknowledging  it. In contrast,  tzon-directive coulselinig  is  more appropriate when  the  patient or  the  counselce  has  insight  and says  that  the  counselor's  help  is needed  to  solve  the problem.