A client, who has recently sought out therapy for marital stress due to his wife finding out that he had been having an extramarital affair, enters the office with his wife. He had not told you previously that he would include her in sessions. He asks to have her join the session. She starts the session by asking you what your client has told you about him still seeing the other woman. Which of the following accurately states the ethical guide in this matter?
Refuse to answer the question, explain why, and process trust issues between them. This preserves your client’s confidentiality, but also allows for processing of issues at hand that are affecting the marriage.