Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care
Have counsellors and psychotherapists properly regulated.
Closed
239 signatures
What the petition asks
Would like to have a national governmental requirement for safe regulatory practice for all counsellors and psychotherapists. In light of the present pandemic it is more evident than ever before that this is really needed.
With the law as it stands, anyone can call themselves a counsellor... With the training (as it stands) most qualified counsellors have either a four year diploma, degree or and masters. The damage that is done by unqualified lay people setting themselves up as counsellors can cause more damage than help. This can and has led to more serious mental health difficulties.
Timeline
| 9 Sep 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 9 Mar 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
239
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
9 Sep 2020
Closed
9 Mar 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.