Perth man charged for allegedly faking psychotherapy qualifications for a decade

A 23-year-old Perth man who prompted a warning to consumers for allegedly pretending to have been a psychotherapist for a decade has been charged with three offences.

On his website, Tyson John Vacher claims he has a raft of qualifications and 10 years of work experience - including in 2011 when he would have been 14 years old - and a special interest in borderline personality, eating and self-harm disorders.

Consumer Protection commissioner Lanie Chopping said it was concerning vulnerable people suffering mental health issues may be duped and not get the expert treatment they need.

"His assertion of having 10 years' experience is ridiculous considering he is only 23 years old," Ms Chopping said last week.

She said he was convicted in 2017 for operating a business that accepted payments to supply waiters for functions but they failed to turn up.

On Tuesday, police raided Vacher's North Fremantle office and Tapping home, then charged him with forgery, fraud and knowingly or recklessly using a name, initial, symbol, word or description that falsely indicated he was an authorised or qualified health practitioner.

Vacher faced Fremantle Magistrates Court today, however the case was adjourned.