Reference no: EM132429499

Problem: Toula is a college counselor who is well known on campus for her skill and compassion in helping students cope with relationship problems. Currently, Andrew is one of her clients. He came to counseling because he is distraught that his girlfriend, Collette, ended their relationship. Andrew is making slow progress, but still hopes that the will be able to rekindle the relationship with Collette at some point. Louisa is another of Toula's clients. One day Louisa enters counseling feeling happier than she has in months. She reports that she has met a new lover, Collette, with whom she is very happy. After hearing Louisa describe Collette, she is fairly certain that it is the same woman with whom Andrew was involved. Toula decides to continue counseling both Andrew and Louisa, determined to maintain the confidentiality of each person's disclosures.

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Question 1: What are the ethical issues in the case?

Question 2: Did the professional act in a manner consistent with current standards and principles? If not, what other courses of action would be more ethical? Support your decision by identifying the standards and principles relevant to this case.

Question 3: How can colleagues and supervisors help the professional to act ethically in this situation? Please be specific.