Therapy Near Me Editorial Policy
Editorial Policy
Effective date: 15 January 2026
Applies to: All informational content published on Therapy Near Me, including the Mental Health Blog and resource pages.
1. Purpose of our content
Therapy Near Me publishes mental health information to help Australians better understand psychological concepts, common presentations (e.g., anxiety, depression, neurodiversity), and evidence-based approaches to support and treatment. Our content aims to be helpful, reliable, and people-first, prioritising reader wellbeing and clarity over search performance.
2. Editorial ownership and accountability
All educational content is published under the authorship of the Therapy Near Me Editorial Team (the “Editorial Team”). The Editorial Team is responsible for:
- selecting topics and maintaining content quality standards;
- fact-checking and citation requirements;
- safety safeguards for high-risk topics (e.g., suicidality, self-harm);
- review workflows and update schedules;
- corrections and reader feedback handling.
Therapy Near Me also operates a clinician network (including AHPRA-registered psychologists) visible on our website.
3. Authorship model: why some pages do not list an individual author
Some Therapy Near Me educational articles do not name a single individual author because the content is produced as a managed editorial product (topic selection, drafting, fact-checking, and quality assurance) rather than a personal opinion column.
On these pages, you may see:
- Byline: “Therapy Near Me Editorial Team”
- Content type labels: “Educational resource,” “Explainer,” or “Service information”
- Last updated date (and where relevant, a version note)
This approach supports transparency while avoiding implying that a specific clinician personally authored an article when they did not.
4. Clinical expertise and review approach (how we handle YMYL topics)
Mental health information is considered high-stakes (YMYL) because inaccurate guidance can meaningfully affect a person’s wellbeing and decisions. We therefore apply heightened standards for sensitive clinical topics.
Our review approach uses two levels of oversight:
A. Editorial (baseline) review – applied to all articles
- readability, structure, and plain-language accuracy;
- claims screened for overreach (no diagnosing readers, no “guaranteed” outcomes);
- sourcing requirements (see Section 5);
- safety additions where needed (e.g., crisis pathways).
B. Clinical review – applied to selected clinical / treatment pages
For higher-risk topics (e.g., treatment guidance, diagnostic criteria, trauma content, neurodevelopmental conditions), we apply an additional clinical review step, focused on:
- alignment with accepted clinical frameworks and terminology;
- avoidance of misinformation and unsafe self-treatment instructions;
- appropriate framing of limits, contraindications, and when to seek professional help.
Where a page has completed clinical review, we recommend displaying a clear on-page label such as “Clinically reviewed” and linking back to this policy. (If you do not run clinical review for a given page, do not use that label.)
Therapy Near Me’s public team information includes registered psychologists and experience/qualification details (for example, profiles indicating AHPRA registration and substantial clinical experience).
5. Evidence and citations: what we allow as sources
We prioritise credible, primary or near-primary references. Where practical, we use:
- Australian and international clinical organisations;
- peer-reviewed journals, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses;
- reputable government or public health bodies;
- recognised diagnostic manuals and standards where relevant.
We avoid using sources that are:
- purely anecdotal, sensational, or unverified;
- primarily promotional in nature;
- not transparently authored or not evidence-based.
When discussing complex topics, we aim to separate:
- what evidence shows, vs
- what is interpretive or contextual, vs
- what is individual clinical advice (which we do not provide online)
6. Updating and “last reviewed” standards
To maintain accuracy, our content is monitored and updated based on:
- changes in accepted clinical guidance or terminology;
- material errors reported by readers or clinicians;
- emerging evidence that substantially changes best practice or understanding;
- internal audits of older posts.
Each article should display a “Last updated” date.
For major updates, we recommend a short “What changed” note at the bottom of the page (e.g., “Updated to reflect revised terminology, expanded evidence section, added safety guidance.”)
7. Safety boundaries and medical disclaimer
Therapy Near Me’s educational content is general information only and is not a substitute for:
- professional diagnosis;
- individual treatment planning;
- crisis or emergency care.
If a reader is at immediate risk, they should contact emergency services. Where relevant, we also include local crisis pathways and encourage readers to seek professional support.
8. Corrections policy
If we identify a material error, we:
- correct it as quickly as possible;
- update the “Last updated” date;
- add a short correction note for significant changes (where appropriate).
Readers can request a correction by contacting us via the details in Section 11.
9. Conflicts of interest and commercial independence
Our educational content is written to inform, not to pressure a reader into booking. We aim to clearly distinguish:
- educational content;
- service pages;
- any promotional announcements.
If we ever publish sponsored or paid content, it will be clearly labelled.
10. Use of tools and AI assistance
We may use productivity tools (including AI-assisted drafting, summarisation, or outlining) to improve editorial efficiency. Regardless of tools used, final publication decisions and accountability remain with the Editorial Team, and content must meet the sourcing, safety, and accuracy standards described in this policy. (Do not state this if it is not true operationally, only publish what you actually do.)
11. Contact and feedback
If you have feedback, spot an error, or want to suggest a topic, contact:
- Email: Office@TherapyNearMe.com.au
- Phone: 1800 632 763
- Address: 32 Turbot St, Brisbane QLD 4000
