Counsellors and psychotherapists call for UK statutory regulation in ‘watershed moment’
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Counselling and therapy category. Published on November 2, 2026 • Originally reported by Rachel Hall. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Counselling and therapy category. Published on November 2, 2026 • Originally reported by Rachel Hall. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Exclusive: Professional bodies call for regulation to boost confidence and protect public from abuse in ‘landmark’ report
Ministers should introduce statutory regulation for counsellors and psychotherapists to protect the public from abuse, according to a report that has been hailed as a “watershed moment” for the profession.
Unlike most other healthcare roles, including doctors, midwives and osteopaths, “psychotherapist” and “counsellor” are not protected titles nor statutorily regulated professions in the UK.
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