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Counsellors and Psychotherapists (Regulation) Bill

A Bill to provide that the Health Professionals Council be the regulatory body for counsellors and psychotherapists; and for connected purposes

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

15 May 2014

In Plain English

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The Bill would place counsellors and psychotherapists under the regulation of the Health Professionals Council, giving it the authority to set standards, register practitioners, and oversee professional conduct. The aim is to raise public protection and professional accountability in these fields.

Key Points

  • Designates the Health Professionals Council as the regulator for counsellors and psychotherapists
  • Establishes registration and professional standards for practitioners
  • Powers for enforcing fitness to practise and sanctions for misconduct
  • Connects regulation to education, training, and professional conduct requirements
  • Aims to improve protection for clients seeking counselling and psychotherapy

Progress

The Bill is at the 2nd reading stage in the House of Commons, having been introduced originally in 2013; further stages have not been noted here.

Who is affected?

Counsellors and psychotherapistsClients of counselling and psychotherapy servicesEducational and training institutions in counselling/psychotherapyEmployers providing counselling services (e.g., NHS, private clinics, charities)Regulatory bodies and professional associations involved in regulation and quality assurance

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Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

23 Oct 2013

2nd readingCommons
Committee stageCommons
Report stageCommons
3rd readingCommons
1st readingLords
2nd readingLords
Committee stageLords
Report stageLords
3rd readingLords
Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Counsellors and Psychotherapists (Regulation)

1 Jan 1970
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

Bill 120 2013-2014. as introduced
BillCommons
12 Dec 2013

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.