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Melbourne psychologist began sexual relationship with client and shared details on other patients, tribunal hears

Melbourne psychologist began sexual relationship with client and shared details on other patients, tribunal hears



Exclusive: Jonathon Walker moved the woman into a unit on his mother’s property, Vcat toldFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA Melbourne psychologist began a coercive relationship with a young client while she was particularly vulnerable, moved her into a unit on his mother’s property, and shared confidential details about other clients with her, a tribunal has heard.Counsel representing the Psychology Board of Australia, Stephanie Joosten, said the psychologist Jonathon Walker began treating the client in 2013, when the client was 21 and he was 41.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading…



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Publish date : 2024-09-18 08:30:10

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