1. When does the counsellor inform the client of the purposes, goals, techniques, procedures, limitations, potential risks and benefits of the counselling process? a. At the beginning of the counselling relationship b. Everyothersession c. Whenever the client asks d.Before counselling begins and anytime conditions change or new issues are discovered d - Counselors should discuss informed consent at the onset of the initial assessment and then review the consents and agreements as necessary throughout the counselling relationship.