Starting your Mental Health Journey using Clearhead

Finding the right support for your mental wellbeing shouldn’t feel complicated. At Clearhead, you get simple, 24/7 support through everyday mental wellbeing tools and resources, plus quick access to online or face‑to‑face therapy - all in just a few clicks. With hundreds of practitioners available and a live calendar to browse, it’s straightforward to find an appointment at a time that works best for you. 

Making Support Easier to Access 

For many people, taking the first step towards therapy can be one of the hardest parts. Our simple and easy-to-use platform helps reduce common barriers to getting support. People who use Clearhead say they’ve found it much easier to search for and secure a therapy appointment, whether it’s through our therapy support team or by using the website’s simple booking tools. 

"I have been part of other EAP programs in the past, but this is by far the easiest to arrange appointments and get help. I had a crisis moment, logged on, and had something sorted in less than 10 minutes.” 

With fewer obstacles in the way, accessing support felt more achievable and less stressful. In moments of crisis, timely support provides hope and reassurance that help is within reach. 

Care That Feels Personal 

At Clearhead, we recognise that everyone’s mental wellbeing journey is different, and that building a strong therapeutic alliance - the trusting, collaborative relationship between a client and their therapist - is essential to meaningful progress. To achieve this, people can choose therapists based on their needs and preferences, access culturally responsive care including therapy in over 30 languages, and explore a more holistic approach to wellbeing through options like Rongoā Māori.   

“Therapist felt like she really cared and was a great listener and I felt like someone understood me.”  

For those who may not feel ready to speak with a therapist yet, the chatbot offers a gentle starting point for people to take their time to express themselves in a conversational manner. It allows users to reflect on what’s going on for them and ask questions in a private, stigma-free space. This stepping-stone approach helps people engage with support in a way that feels right for them. 

Positive Changes Beyond the Individual 

The benefits of therapy often extend into relationships. People report better communication and fewer conflicts in close relationships, through both individual and couples therapy. Families also report noticing positive changes when a family member engaged in therapy, including improved mood, stronger communication, and healthier family dynamics. 

"Awesome to get validation during our couples therapy from someone who has experienced it before and have the ability to just talk with my partner about the situation we're in and realise we're completely aligned." 

Building Everyday Wellbeing Habits 

Strong mental health maintenance comes from more than therapy sessions alone. On Clearhead, easy access to tools and techniques helps many users build more consistent mental wellbeing habits. Whether using in-app tools or strategies shared by their therapist, people report practicing their wellbeing skills more regularly. Our tools are designed based primarily on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and evidenced-based mindfulness practices. These therapies are integrated with research on positive psychology, which presents the tools through the perspective of mental wellbeing and self-improvement, rather than being solely focused on pathologising people’s experiences. 

“My psychologist was very kind and had the skills to assist me in preventative strategies and solutions for the future." 

Regular use of approaches such as mindfulness and CBT-based techniques is linked to lower levels of stress, anxiety, and psychological distress. By making these tools easy to return to, our services support lasting improvements in mental wellbeing.  

Tracking Changes to Wellbeing 

Upon first using Clearhead, and on a routine basis afterwards you may be prompted to answer a few brief questions about your mood, energy and general interest in day-to-day life. This is the World Health Organisation’s clinically validated WHO-5 questionnaire, and it’s designed to track clinical improvement over time.  

We use several widely adopted measures like the WHO-5 and a variation of the Workplace Outcomes Suite to ensure that our tools, resources and clinicians are making a meaningful difference to the wellbeing of people that use Clearhead, and we are confident we can help you too.  

Take the next step towards better wellbeing  

Whether you’re ready to speak to a therapist, explore self-help tools, or simply reflect on your wellbeing, our platform makes it easy to start your journey. You don’t have to wait until things feel unmanageable. Help is available, personalised and just a few clicks away.  

Reach out to us today and take the first step toward feeling better, coping better and building habits that support your wellbeing every day. You’re not alone and the support you need is within reach.  

Still have doubts on whether therapy is for you? Here are a few more snapshots of the impact we’ve had on thousands of people who have used Clearhead. 

• “Therapy helped me look at different ways to deal with my stress and work.” 
• "I had less anxiety and self-doubt after my session." 
• “I was able to get things off my chest and learn tips to help change my mindset.” 
• “I am able to discuss my issues with someone who helps me see things from a different angle and make better decisions.” 
• “Therapy taught me a different way to deal with things and help me see my self-worth.” 
• “My therapist gave me honest feedback on the way I look at situations.” 
• “My therapist was incredibly warm and approachable. I felt comfortable sharing and talking through the issues. We were able to have some good insight within the first session which was great.” 
• “I am being taught coping techniques that I am slowly working into my day.”  
• “Therapy has enabled me to resolve current issues I am facing.” 
• “My therapist helped me put things in perspective and gave me lots of tools to help with my goals.” 
• “My therapist is awesome, super helpful and super supportive. I never feel judged.” 
• “Being able to explore uncomfortable feelings in a safe environment and being able to jump around the place but I still felt it flowed well.”