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Statutory injunction granted against non-member for unauthorized use of psychologist title and performing controlled acts.
The applicant College brought an application for a declaration that the respondent contravened the Psychology and Applied Behaviour Analysis Act, 2021 and the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991, and for a statutory injunction requiring compliance.
The respondent, who was not a member of the College, advertised herself as a psychologist with a doctorate, offered psychotherapy, and performed controlled acts.
The respondent did not appear.
The Court found clear breaches of the legislation and granted the statutory injunction to protect the public interest.