A typical feature of brief counseling is that it is...

• A. It relies on a single method for all clients.
• B. It aims to long-term change through extensive sessions.
• C. It is time-limited.
• D. It excludes client resources.

Answer: (C)

Brief counseling is characterized by its time-limited nature. Sessions are planned within a fixed horizon, with clear goals set early and a focused plan to reach them. Therapists typically conduct rapid assessment, choose short, targeted interventions, and include tasks or between-session activities to maximize progress. The emphasis is on achieving meaningful change quickly rather than building long-term, open-ended therapy. This approach isn’t about using only one method for every client; it adapts techniques to the issue and the client’s situation. It also involves leveraging the client’s own resources and supports rather than excluding them, and works within a framework that aims for concise, practical progress.