Nearly 5,980 people were awaiting counselling at the end of May this year.
A midlands TD is urging Government to tackle growing numbers on HSE waiting lists for counselling.
New figures released to Sinn Fein TD Sorca Clarke shows almost 5,980 people were waiting for counselling at the end of May this year.
Around 1,800 of these people have been waiting for an appointment for six months or more.
Longford-Westmeath Deputy Clarke says no visible progress is being made:
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