Marnie Hill
17 Oct 2023 · Coroner Rachael Griffin · Dorset
The coroner's concerns
1. lack of regulation of counsellors
“There is no regulation of counsellors in England and Wales and this could lead to future deaths”
2. failure to report disclosed risks
“Information shared by an individual to a counsellor may disclose a risk of self harm or suicide, or harm to another and there is no requirement for a counsellor to report that information to any third party”
3. inadequate training and record keeping
“There is no requirement for them to do further training or continual professional development. There are no rules or regulations about how counsellors should operate, for example how they keep and share records”