Helpspace supports therapists from many modalities with the administrative and technical support to offer online therapy to a diverse client group. Whether you're an experienced therapist or a newcomer, Helpspace offers an avenue to expand your practice and make a meaningful impact on clients' lives.

Quality and safety

While Helpspace welcomes therapists from diverse modalities, we are committed to ensuring the highest standards of quality and safeguarding client well-being. To that end, therapists who wish to host their profile on Helpspace are required to provide proof of the following:

Qualification certificates

Evidence of your educational qualifications is required. This step ensures that therapists listed on Helpspace are equipped with the necessary training and knowledge to provide effective therapy.

Professional body registration

You must provide proof of your professional body registration. This demonstrates your commitment to ethical practices and adherence to industry guidelines. Helpspace does accept therapist's to the platform who are not registered with a recognised professional body.

Indemnity insurance

Possessing professional indemnity insurance is a safeguard. It offers protection to both therapists and clients in unforeseen situations, fostering a secure therapy environment.

Considering online practice suitability

While Helpspace offers an opportunity to engage with clients online, therapists must consider the suitability of their practice for digital delivery. Here are some aspects to consider when deciding whether to move your practice online:

1. Technical Proficiency:

Do you possess the necessary technical skills to seamlessly conduct online sessions? One of the aims behind Helpspace is to make the technical and administrative load on therapists as light as possible, however some basic technical proficiency is necessary.

2. Confidentiality and Privacy:

Can you ensure a private and confidential space for online sessions?

3. Adaptable Therapeutic Approach:

Is your therapeutic approach adaptable to an online setting? Some therapeutic techniques may need modification for effective online delivery.

4. Client Comfort:

Are you equipped to address potential challenges clients might face during online sessions, such as connectivity issues or distractions at their end?

5. Ethical Considerations:

Have you familiarised yourself with the ethical guidelines for online therapy set by relevant professional bodies?