Essay XXXXXXXXXXwords) Applying clause/s and ethical codes to case scenarios.Read the two scenarios below. Decide which ethical standards and clauses, from...

Read the two scenarios below. Decide which ethical standards and clauses, from both ACA and PACFA codes, are most relevant when deciding if the counsellors are acting ethically or not, and explain why these standards and clauses are relevant.

Scenario One

Matthew works as a counsellor in a large organisation. He has been seeing a member of staff due to their work-related stress for some time. He receives an anonymous letter about his client,


which states that it is important he knows the client has “mental health problems”. It then goes


on to detail things that the client has allegedly said or done in the workplace. The client does not know this letter has been sent and Matthew does not wish to cause the client further distress by declaring it, given that it is anonymous.

Scenario Two

Suzanne has worked in a primary care counselling agency for four years and has become good

friends with a colleague there, Michelle. Michelle is a highly respected and liked member of the team. Suzanne discovered recently that Michelle has been drinking heavily, and for some time.


While she appears to be sober at work, Suzanne is fearful for Michelle’s clients and her capacity


to work professionally. Michelle became distressed when asked about her drinking, and begged Suzanne not to say anything to her manager


– she would “lose her job and become unemployable”. Suzanne feels torn between trying to support her friend to turn things around


personally, and the wellbeing of her clients, which increasingly seems to be compromised.