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Psychotherapists unregulated
Psychotherapists unregulated
Last Modified: 20 Dec 2007
By:
Victoria Macdonald
The case of an arts therapist who was suspended after allegations of naked sessions and drug taking with his clients has revealed a loophole in the law governing therapy.
Derek Gale is still advertising his services as a psychotherapist and counsellor.
There is still no professional regulation covering such practitioners and therefore, if guilty, they cannot be struck off, as doctors and nurses can.
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