1. The BACP decision does not stop Colclough continuing to call himself a therapist and his website is still operating.

2. The BACP said people looking for a therapist should look for someone who was accredited with them or a similar organisation.

3. On the one hand, the BACP, the largest professional therapist body in Britain, with 25,000 members and growing by 10% annually, argues that there are already enough therapists, if only they were managed more effectively by the NHS.

4. It‘s a relief that there can be a good outcome." Miss Bell, received a letter from the BACP notifying her that Colclough had not contested the claims and that he could no longer practice under its banner.

5. I was under his spell and did what I was told.‘ Another former patient Sarah Jones, who did not complain to the BACP, went to Colcough suffering from an eating disorder, but became uncomfortable when he suggested massage and asked her to wear an ‘outfit she felt good in‘. ‘I felt like I was on a psychiatric casting couch,‘ said the 33–year–old from Brighton. she stopped visiting the therapist after her third appointment when she changed into a long green halterneck dress and agreed to a massage. ‘He said: "I‘m wearing a cricket box in case I get aroused," she said.‘ ‘I‘m glad he‘s got his comeuppance now, he couldn‘t be allowed to get away with it.‘ Reader comments (2) Here‘s what readers have had to say so far.