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Psychotherapists unregulated

Updated on 20 December 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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