A dual relationship means that a client is in counseling with two different counselors at the same time.

• A. True
• B. Sometimes
• C. Not allowed
• D. False

Answer: (D)

In counseling ethics, a dual relationship means the therapist has another role with the client besides providing therapy—such as being a friend, family member, teacher, or business partner. The concern is that taking on multiple roles can influence objectivity, judgment, and confidentiality.

Being in therapy with two different counselors at the same time isn’t, by itself, a dual relationship. It can be a team-based approach or a coordinated care arrangement, which is permissible if boundaries are clear and the client consents to how information is shared and decisions are made. The key issue is the presence of multiple roles, not the number of therapists. Therefore, the statement is false.