Currently, there is no law to stop anyone from setting themselves up in business as a therapist or counsellor without qualifications even if they have faced sanctions before.
Campaigners want psychotherapist and counsellor to become legally protected titles, enabling striking off those guilty of professional misconduct, ensuring public safety.
The overlap between psychotherapy and counselling, along with various techniques used, complicates the issue of compulsory registration requiring careful stakeholder coordination.
Ella Janneh's case highlights the urgent need for statutory regulation to protect clients from unqualified therapists and ensure professional accountability.
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