Catchwords:
Review and Regulation List – health practitioner – psychologist – instigated and escalated dual relationship with patient/former patient – use of so-called ‘energy medicine’ in therapeutic sessions – no evidence base or clinical justification for touching patient – persisted in contact despite patient request for space and no contact, and statements of harm being caused – attempted to reengage patient in therapeutic relationship and in relationship with psychologist’s husband – failed to seek formal supervision and transfer patient’s care – agreed facts, findings and proposed determinations – disqualification and prohibition order preventing provision of mental health, psychological or counselling services – Health Practitioner Regulation National Law ss 196(1), (2), (4)(a), and (4)(b).
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