Intended for healthcare professionals

Rapid response to:

Clinical Review

ABC of mental health: Psychological treatments

BMJ 1997; 315 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.315.7110.733 (Published 20 September 1997) Cite this as: BMJ 1997;315:733

Rapid Response:

Chartered Counselling Psychologists

I was concerned that both Phil RICHARDSON and Digby Tatum failed to acknowledge the BPS's established system of accreditation of Counselling Psychologists.

I can see no justifiication for overlooking Chartered status under the terms of the BPS's Charter as a source of accreditation for counselling practitioners.

I would be as concerned about the disregard of that form of recognition as I would the discounting of other professional bodies authorised by Royal Warrant.

Robin Trewartha

Competing interests: No competing interests

06 August 1998
Robin Trewartha
Trainee Counselling Psychologist
Freelance