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UK Commission Calls for Statutory Regulation of Counsellors and Psychotherapists

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A UK commission has called for statutory regulation of counsellors and psychotherapists, shifting oversight from a voluntary system to a statutory one. The proposal aims to protect clients and strengthen public confidence in the sector. The Partnership of Counselling and Psychotherapy Bodies launched the commission in October 2025 to review the professions and their evidence base.

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The move toward statutory oversight impacts professional standards within the health and social care sector in England. The UK Council for Psychotherapy supports statutory regulation provided it meets principles that protect access to therapy and preserve a range of approaches.

The UK government department responsible for health and social care is managing a medical care scheme in London.

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    Regulatory action might change professional standards across the jurisdiction, affecting the cost of services.

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