All seven checks

Can someone picture working with you?

People choose a therapist they can picture working with. In four of our eight audits (August to October 2026), the therapist appeared in only a handful of the site's photos.

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Five checks to work through

Read the clinician information and the claims the site makes. Choose Not sure when a fact needs confirmation.

  1. 01A current photo helps a new client recognize the clinician they will meet.

    Look at the clinician's homepage or biography photo. Would it help someone recognize them today?

    Your answer: Unanswered

    Why this matters

    A recognizable person makes the introduction more concrete.

    If not yet: Add a current, clearly visible photo beside the relevant clinician's information.

    Some writing or checking

  2. 02The clinician's biography explains what working with them is like.

    Read the biography. Can you describe their approach beyond a list of qualifications or treatment names?

    Your answer: Unanswered

    Why this matters

    Someone choosing a therapist needs a sense of the working relationship.

    If not yet: Add a short explanation of the clinician's approach, using language a first-time client would understand.

    Some writing or checking

  3. 03The site explains what to expect at a first session.

    Find a first-session explanation. Look for what happens and anything a client needs to prepare.

    Your answer: Unanswered

    Why this matters

    Knowing what comes next can reduce avoidable uncertainty about getting started.

    If not yet: Describe the first session in a few plain sentences, including any preparation the client needs.

    Some writing or checking

  4. 04Each clinician's professional role and credentials are clear and current.

    Read the clinician information. Ask the clinician to confirm the role, credentials, and any supervision description.

    Your answer: Unanswered

    Why this matters

    Accurate professional information helps visitors understand who provides the service.

    If not yet: Have each clinician review their published professional information. Explain unfamiliar abbreviations and correct outdated details.

    Some writing or checking

  5. 05The site's claims are supported and avoid guaranteed treatment outcomes.

    Read claims about results, experience, and training. Can the practice support them? Flag any guarantee for clinician review.

    Your answer: Unanswered

    Why this matters

    A claim should be accurate enough for the practice to stand behind it.

    If not yet: Have the responsible clinician review unsupported claims and outcome promises. Check any testimonial use against the rules that apply to the practice.

    Some writing or checking

Result so far

Your next steps start with your answers.

Answer the checks above. Your counts and first changes appear here as you go.

The parts you can't check yourself

  • Whether your About page sounds like you to someone who has never met you.
  • Which of your claims a careful reader would question, and what would support them.

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Reviewed October 3, 2026.