New therapy regulations 'will not ensure public safety'

Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy members describe Coru's steps towards regulation of the professions as 'shocking'. Stock picture

A row between the psychotherapy sector and regulator Coru has intensified, with the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP) warning that new standards put patients at risk.

First steps towards regulation of these professions began in July, aiming to put an end to fake or ill-trained therapists counselling vulnerable patients.