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Grow Your Practice Without the Admin!

1. What is The Counselling Compass

The Counselling Compass is a secure, Ireland-based booking platform that connects clients with trained and accredited counsellors and psychotherapists. It simplifies discovery, booking, and administration — while allowing practitioners to retain full control of their practice.

2. Is it free to join?

Yes. It is completely free to create and maintain a profile.

3. How does The Counselling Compass make money?

A small administrative fee is applied per completed booking. There are no upfront or subscription costs.

4. What does the administrative fee cover?

The fee covers:

  • Client acquisition

  • Booking automation

  • Payment processing

  • Reminder systems

  • Marketing / Advertising

For most practitioners, this represents a very small percentage of total client lifetime value.

5. Do I lose control over my schedule?

No. You have full control over your availability at all times. The Counselling Compass makes it available to the public to select dates and times based on your submitted availability.

6. Can I choose which clients to work with?

Yes. You decide your availability, session types, and specialisations.

7. Will this bring me more clients?

The Counselling Compass is designed to increase visibility and provide access to clients actively seeking therapy, particularly those who prefer instant booking.

8. What if I already have a full practice?

We can help by:

  • Filling cancellations

  • Optimising your diary

  • Providing higher-quality client matches

9. Will this reduce admin?

Yes. At The Counselling Compass, we understand that therapists are time limited in their day-to-day activities and that is why we automate:

  • Booking confirmations

  • Reminders

  • Scheduling

  • Payment processing

10. Does this commodify therapy?

No. The Counselling Compass does not rank therapists by price or promote competition based on cost. It focuses on fit, availability and accreditation.

11. Is this aligned with professional standards?

Yes. Currently The Counselling Compass is working with all bodies who are open to collaboration and prioritises accredited practitioners and their relevant ethical practice as per their associated bodies.

12. Is client data secure?

Yes. The Counselling Compass is fully GDPR-compliant and designed with confidentiality as a core principle.

13. Can clients contact me outside the platform?

Clients can view your profile, but bookings made through The Counselling Compass benefit from:

  • Secure payment

  • Reminder systems

  • Verified booking confirmation


There are no contact details listed for therapists on The Counselling Compass. Details are not shared unless a confirmed booking has been processed.

14. Am I locked in?

No. There are no long-term contracts. You can cease your listing/booking at any time.

15. Why should I join now?

Early adopters benefit from:

  • Increased visibility

  • Early client flow

  • Founding practitioner positioning