Notices of complaint outcomes are listed on this page. For more information about publication of complaint outcomes, please read Section 40 of the BABCP Complaints, Declarations and Disciplinary Procedure.
Self-Report – Andrea Whitworth
Membership Number: 1015633
Outcome date: 8 June 2026
Hearing Panel date: 12 January 2026
Outcome: Complaint upheld
Allegation
On or around 20 June 2024, the Member recorded a client’s session as “cancelled” when the client attended, and she failed to record the content of the 40minute session on the client’s PCMIS record.
Findings
Allegation 1 is upheld; allegation 2 is partly upheld.
The Hearing Panel noted that the Member did not attempt to conceal the client’s attendance as her clinical entry note stated the client attended. The Hearing Panel does not consider the relevant threshold with regards to dishonesty has been met. However, there was a risk of potential harm being caused to the client by failing to appropriately record information on the relevant systems.
The Member showed a degree of awareness of potential harm being caused because of her omission by way of incomplete records. She acknowledged that the client record had not been correctly completed and apologised for her actions, whilst also providing an explanation for her conduct.
The Member provided evidence of undertaking additional CPD training relating to CBT practice since the complaint.
Standards breached
1, 4, 7, 8, 11 and 14
Sanction
The concerns identified by the complaint relate to an isolated set of circumstances that would not necessarily warrant restrictions or conditions to maintain and promote public confidence. To demonstrate the required change in practice, Member must comply with specific requirements set out by the Hearing Panel.
Complaint 251 – Arthur Stan Lockley
Membership No: 100457
Outcome date: 3 June 2026
Hearing Panel date: 8 December 2025
Outcome: Complaint upheld
Allegation
Member formed an inappropriate relationship that lacked both boundaries and professional safeguards with a client; he engaged in highly inappropriate sexual and scatological text exchanges with the client.
Findings
Allegations 1, 2, 6 and 7 substantiated; allegation 8 partly substantiated, allegations 3,4,5, 9 and 10 not substantiated.
The Hearing Panel considered that ASL did not demonstrate any remorse or consideration for the effect of his behaviour on a vulnerable individual; rather, he implied that the client was the one who initiated and continued the interaction. This is particularly concerning given that he held a professional position and failed to maintain appropriate boundaries and professional safeguards.
The Hearing Panel noted that there was no indication of his acknowledgment of any wrongdoing, and ASL did not demonstrate an understanding that would enable the Hearing Panel to confidently conclude that there is no risk of repetition. The Hearing Panel concluded there is a lack of clarity, ownership of his actions, and understanding of the gravity of his behaviour.
Despite the time that has elapsed since the incident, ASL was not able to demonstrate any required change in behaviour or mitigate the risk of the behaviour reoccurring. He could not explain why the misconduct occurred, which prevents any evaluation of future risk mitigation.
The Hearing Panel identified an ongoing pattern of limited insight, lack of reflection, and absence of remediation.
Standards breached
1, 2, 4, 5, 8 and 14
Sanction
The Hearing Panel determined that, due to the Standards breached, the Registrant is not suitable to remain as a member of the BABCP and as such should be expelled from the CBT Register.
Complaint 311 – Amna Choudry
Outcome date: 22 June 2026
Hearing Panel date: 17 November 2025
Outcome: Complaint upheld
Summary
Failure to complete triage responsibilities; dishonesty connected to those responsibilities; adverse impact on service delivery and colleagues.
Findings
Allegations 1–4 substantiated; allegations 5–7 not substantiated. The panel considered that the member retained limited insight into the professional impact of the conduct.
Standards breached
1, 2, 4, 5, 11, 13 and 14.
Sanction
12-month suspension from the CBT Register.
Conditions on return
On return, 12 months of monthly clinical supervision focused on dishonesty, clinical responsibilities, avoidance and shame, and the impact on colleagues and service delivery.
Complaint 312 – Richard Heathcock
Outcome date: 4 August 2026
Hearing Panel date: 20 November 2025
Outcome: Elements of the complaint upheld
Summary
Inappropriate comments during supervision; personal sexual self-disclosure in a supervisory context; poor professional judgement and insufficient sensitivity to the supervisory relationship.
Findings
Allegations 2 and 3B substantiated. The conduct did not meet the threshold for sexual misconduct, and the risk of repetition was assessed as low.
Standards breached
4, 6 and 8.
Sanction
Conditions relating to CPD and reflective practice. The member remains fit to practise.
Conditions on return
Not applicable.
Complaint 345 – Carla Kennett
Outcome date: 22 June 2026
Hearing Panel date: 30 October 2025
Outcome: Complaint upheld
Summary
The Hearing Panel found that allegations concerning discriminatory language, inappropriate communication and behaviour, comments relating to protected characteristics, and failure to disclose important information to BABCP were proven.
Findings
Allegations 1–4 were proven. The Panel recorded breaches of Standards 4, 5 and 8.
Standards breached
Standards 4, 5 and 8.
Sanction
Warning Order for two years, together with mandatory Conditions of Practice to be completed within six weeks. The conditions include Equality, Diversity and Inclusion training, a written reflective statement and attendance at a reconvened panel.
Complaint 347 – David Rushton
Membership Number: 1028616
Outcome date: 8 June 2026
Hearing Panel date: 15 January 2026
Outcome: Complaint upheld
Allegation
The member failed to maintain high standards of personal conduct by engaging in inappropriate discussions relating to escort services within a therapeutic context. His communication included highly explicit and graphic sexual terminology.
Findings
Facts admitted and proven. All allegations were upheld.
Standards breached
1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11 and 14
Sanction
Suspension from BABCP membership and from the CBT Register for a period of six months. Re-entry to membership and the CBT Register is conditional upon satisfactory compliance with the specific requirements set out by the Hearing Panel.
Complaint 351 – Yohan Bhairo
Outcome date: 17 June 2026
Hearing Panel date: 27 October 2025
Outcome: Complaint upheld
Summary
The Hearing Panel found that the Member engaged in inappropriate post-discharge personal contact with a former patient, involving persistent, unilateral and unwanted communication across multiple platforms and raising significant safeguarding concerns.
Findings
All allegations were proven on the balance of probabilities.
Standards breached
Standards 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 11, 13 and 14.
Sanction
Conditions for 12 months: monthly clinical supervision with a BABCP-accredited supervisor; practice only within a structured, supervised setting with BABCP approval for any change of placement; and additional CPD focused on boundaries and ethical decision-making. The conditions commence from the date of membership fee payment.
Complaint 409 – Natasha Cooke
Outcome date: 22 June 2026
Hearing Panel date: 21 May 2026
Outcome: Complaint upheld
Summary
The Hearing Panel found that the Member submitted another person’s case study as her own in connection with an application for BABCP accreditation and subsequently changed the author’s name when given an opportunity to resubmit the work.
Findings
The fact was substantiated. The Panel recorded breaches of Standards 4, 11 and 14.
Standards breached
Standards 4, 11 and 14.
Sanction
Suspension from accreditation for 18 months. The suspension commences when the Member achieves the successful award of accreditation. Following the suspension period, an accreditation application must include a supervisor’s report addressing honesty, integrity and understanding of patient confidentiality.
