Which scenario may allow for the termination of a counseling relationship?

The scenario that allows for the termination of a counseling relationship is when the counseling no longer serves the client’s needs. This is a fundamental principle in counseling practice; the primary goal is to provide effective support and guidance that aligns with the client's evolving challenges and objectives. If the counselor determines—based on ongoing assessment and feedback—that the therapeutic intervention is no longer beneficial or relevant, it is ethical and in the client’s best interest to conclude the relationship.

In circumstances where the counseling no longer addresses the client’s specific issues or goals, it might indicate that the client has made sufficient progress, or perhaps other types of services may be more appropriate. This decision should typically be made collaboratively between the counselor and the client, keeping the client's welfare at the forefront.

The other scenarios either do not provide a valid rationale for termination or are based on inappropriate personal biases or misunderstandings of client needs. For instance, paying fees, the personal feelings of the counselor, or a client's request for additional services do not inherently justify the end of a productive counseling relationship.