What PHQ-9 Is Used For
PHQ-9 is commonly used to:
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Screen for symptoms of low mood and depression
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Support structured clinical conversations
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Track change over time
On Counselling Network, PHQ-9 is delivered in a way that removes friction for both counsellors and clients.
Clients complete PHQ-9 in minutes:
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One question at a time
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Large, tap-friendly 0–3 buttons
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Clear progress indicator
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No login or app required
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Works on any phone or tablet
The experience is calm, simple, and accessible.
For counsellors, PHQ-9 provides:
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Automatic scoring
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Clear breakdown of responses
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Instant results
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No manual calculation
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Structured information you can use in sessions
This means less admin and more focus on the client.
Not a PDF. Not Static.
Let’s be clear about what this is — and isn’t:
❌ PDFs
❌ Printable forms
❌ Email attachments
✅ Live mobile questionnaire
✅ Secure, counsellor-led access
✅ Built specifically for counselling practice
This is proper, modern technology designed for how counselling works today.
