I've heard something similar in regards to serious drug addiction. The councillor can't just point out to the client to recognise how low they have fallen in t

I've heard something similar in regards to serious drug addiction. The councillor can't just point out to the client to recognise how low they have fallen in their life because a percentage of them might find this realisation overwhelming and just decide to end it. So, instead they tell the client that they are a victim of circumstance thereby resolving the client of their part in their own suffering. The predicament is that by doing this a certain amount will die from overdose or other factors related to their addiction anyway. While I am sure this is partially true I understand why this approach is taken. People have a tendency to push against criticism even if it is correct. Also there seems to be a bias whereby someone is more likely to go along with their own ideas than the suggestions of others. I guess this is due to the deep desire for agency that we all have as individuals.