How to write a helpful therapist review
How to write an honest, anonymous therapist review that helps other clients — what to include, what to leave out, and how Vherapy keeps you safe.
Published July 13, 2026
Why your review matters
Most people looking for a therapist start with a directory like Psychology Today — bios written by therapists themselves, no way to know what the work actually feels like. Vherapy is different: every review comes from a real client, verified through a therapist's own share link or a peer referral. Your honest experience is what makes the community trustworthy.
You stay anonymous — always
Reviews are never tied to your name or contact info. Only your first name (or an initial) is shown publicly, and the therapist can't see who left which review. Write freely — the platform is built so honesty doesn't cost you anything.
Focus on the experience, not the diagnosis
You don't need to share what you're working on. What helps the next person is how the therapist showed up: were they warm, prepared, direct, curious? Did they remember details from last session? Did the work feel collaborative? Concrete observations beat labels.
Include what a first-time client would want to know
A few things that consistently help others decide: what their style is like (structured vs. exploratory), how they handle hard moments, whether they give homework or between-session support, and how the fit felt in the first few sessions.
Be honest about what didn't work
Mixed reviews are the most useful reviews. If pacing was off, if a modality wasn't the right fit for you, or if scheduling was hard — say so. This isn't about criticism; it's about helping the right clients find the right therapist.
Skip anything you wouldn't want repeated
Don't include names of other clients, session content you wouldn't share aloud, or specifics that could identify you. If you're unsure, leave it out — the review is more powerful when it's general and honest than when it's detailed and risky.
Rate the fit, not the person
Star ratings on Vherapy reflect how well a therapist worked for you, not a verdict on their skill. A 3-star review from someone who wasn't the right match is still valuable — it helps other clients calibrate expectations.