Can anyone call themself a therapist or a counsellor?

BBC reporter Jordan Dunbar investigates the lack of regulation around private therapy and counselling. …

A BBC investigation has uncovered there are no laws against anyone operating as a therapist, psychotherapist or a counsellor in the UK.

Cheap online courses allow you to cheat to complete them, meaning qualifications are often meaningless.

BBC reporter Jordan Dunbar has been uncovering the impact of this lack of regulation.

If you have been affected by any of the issues raised, support and advice is available via BBC Action Line.