When therapy goes wrong: the problem of underqualified practitioners

Experts say underqualified therapists may not know the limits of their own competence. Composite: Alex Mellon for the Guardian : Getty Images

From influencer therapists on social media to psychotherapy platforms advertising on TV and radio, going to see a therapist is increasingly mainstream – yet many people know little about who they are seeing and what they are getting.

Experts said more information and awareness among the public of how therapy works was desperately needed, to minimise the risks of making their mental health worse.