Nah, I just thought visuals might be helpful. You could even adapt it to specific situations: Having trouble with your mother? yes - Keep doing what you're doing; not - Do you want to be happy, etc.
Once it's determined that they want to change, you could assist them in finding the right path. It's a professional tool . . . like an eye chart!
Of course, whoever said that therapy could be simplified. When dealing with emotions, things can get pretty messy until the keys are revealed. New chart: Have we found the keys? Yes - Keep doing what you're doing; no - do you want to find the keys . . .