What happened: Gerald Peck, a therapist banned in the 1980s, was sentenced to 11 years after being found guilty of five sexual offences involving claims he could heal trauma through sexual acts.
Why it matters:
- Victims were exploited under false therapeutic claims, causing harm.
- The case highlights risks in unregulated alternative therapy practices.
MNN Take: This conviction underscores the importance of professional regulation and safeguarding in therapy to protect vulnerable individuals from abuse.
Sources: Guardian UK