About TheTherapies

TheTherapies is a free, comprehensive resource providing evidence-based information about psychological therapies. It is designed for everyone \u2014 from people considering therapy for the first time to experienced clinicians seeking a quick reference or printable resources.

Editorial Policy

All content on TheTherapies is developed following a structured editorial process. Content progresses through draft, clinical review, evidence review, and publication stages before being made public.

Clinical editors verify the accuracy of clinical descriptions, contraindications, and safety information. Evidence editors verify source citations, grade evidence claims, and set review dates.

We avoid unanchored superlatives such as “proven”, “works best”, or “gold standard” unless directly quoting guideline wording with attribution. Every therapy page includes a “Where this therapy may not be enough” section to ensure honest, balanced representation.

Evidence Grading

We use five evidence tiers:

  • Guideline Supported: Recommended by a major clinical guideline (NICE, APA, WHO).
  • Strong Evidence: Multiple high-quality RCTs and/or meta-analyses.
  • Moderate Evidence: Supported by RCTs with some limitations.
  • Emerging Evidence: Preliminary evidence from early-stage research.
  • Mixed Evidence: Inconsistent findings across studies.

All evidence claims are linked to entries in our Source Registry, which includes guidelines, systematic reviews, professional body standards, and other verifiable documents. Sources are checked on a scheduled cadence and flagged if they become unavailable.

Safety & Crisis Statement

TheTherapies is not a substitute for professional medical or psychological advice.

This site provides educational information about evidence-based therapies. It cannot diagnose conditions, recommend specific treatments, or replace the judgement of a qualified practitioner. If you are experiencing mental health difficulties, please consult your GP, a qualified therapist, or another healthcare professional.

If you are in crisis or at immediate risk of harm:

  • UK: Call 116 123 (Samaritans) or text SHOUT to 85258
  • US: Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)
  • International: Visit findahelpline.com
  • Emergency: Call 999 (UK), 911 (US), or your local emergency number

Licensing Policy

Original resources created by TheTherapies are freely available for educational and clinical use. We do not host commercial or proprietary worksheets without explicit permission.

Where resources are owned by external publishers, we provide links and citations rather than hosting the content. Each resource in our library is tagged with its licensing status.

We prioritise: original resources, public-domain materials, and resources from publicly funded health services.

Accessibility Statement

TheTherapies is committed to meeting WCAG 2.2 Level AA accessibility standards. The site is designed with semantic HTML, keyboard navigation support, screen reader compatibility, and sufficient colour contrast ratios.

If you encounter any accessibility barriers, please contact us so we can address them.

Privacy Policy

TheTherapies respects your privacy. We use privacy-respecting analytics (no personal data collection) and do not use advertising trackers. Your audience mode preference is stored locally in your browser and is not transmitted to any server.

We comply with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. We do not sell, share, or transfer personal data to third parties.