Amangeldy Yesbay

Amangeldy Yesbay is a prominent senator in Kazakhstan known for his advocacy on issues related to mental health and the regulation of coaching practices. Recently, he has drawn attention for proposing legislation aimed at licensing coaches and regulating psychological services to combat the rise of unqualified individuals posing as professionals in the field. Yesbay's concerns are rooted in reports of emotional harm and breaches of confidentiality experienced by citizens due to the actions of self-proclaimed coaches and psychologists. He emphasizes the need for a unified registration system and ethical standards to protect the public from exploitation and to ensure the integrity of psychological assistance in Kazakhstan.