Counseling and guidance services

(a) Counseling and guidance services will be provided by the bureau to each applicant or client throughout the vocational rehabilitation process, to the extent appropriate, for the purpose of: (1) developing an appropriate employment plan towards the employment outcome; (2) reviewing the applicant's or client's progress towards the vocational goal, amending the employment plan if necessary; and (3) developing the applicant's or client's ability to seek and maintain employment. (b) counseling and guidance services may also include, as appropriate, counseling to resolve a specific problem that is interfering with the applicant's or client's progress towards the vocational goal and referral to other agencies as appropriate.