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<p>The Government has no plans to extend professional regulation to psychotherapists
or counsellors.</p><p>Statutory regulation should only be considered where the risks
to public and patient protection cannot be addressed in other more proportionate ways
(such as through employer oversight or accredited voluntary registration).</p><p>Any
employed health or care practitioner, whether regulated or unregulated, will be subject
to employer checks. Depending on the role they perform, in particular if their role
brings them in contact with vulnerable people, this may include a Disclosure and Barring
Service check in England or Wales or the equivalent check from Disclosure Scotland
or Disclosure Northern Ireland.</p><p>The Professional Standards Authority currently
accredits 10 voluntary registers relating to psychotherapy and counselling and covering
approximately 50,000 talking therapy professionals.</p><p>We urge anyone seeking the
services of a psychotherapist or counsellor to take the time to find a reputable,
insured and appropriately qualified practitioner.</p><p> </p>
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