Tracking progress in therapy
At Telehealth Psychology Australia (THPA) we use brief, validated questionnaires at the start of care and over time, so that progress can be tracked in a structured way alongside how you feel things are going.
This is part of ordinary care with your psychologist, not a separate assessment to book. This page explains the measures we use and what they can and cannot tell you.
Why measure progress at all?
Week to week, it can be hard to tell whether things are shifting. A short questionnaire repeated over time gives you and your psychologist a second view: where you started, where you are now, and whether the approach needs adjusting.
The numbers never replace the conversation. They sit beside it. Individual experiences vary, and a score that has not moved is useful information too.
What the scores can and cannot tell you
- They show how often you have had certain experiences over a recent period.
- They are self-report measures, not a diagnosis.
- They are read together with what you discuss in session.
- They are shared outside the practice only with your consent.
Which questionnaires do we use?
Four of the measures we use most. Each is short and is completed online. Your psychologist chooses the ones that fit what you are working on.
| Measure | What it asks about | Length |
|---|---|---|
| K10 (Kessler Psychological Distress Scale) | General psychological distress over the past four weeks | 10 questions |
| DASS-21 (Depression Anxiety Stress Scales) | Depression, anxiety and stress over the past week, scored as three separate scales | 21 questions |
| PHQ-9 (Patient Health Questionnaire) | Symptoms of depression over the past two weeks | 9 questions |
| GAD-7 (Generalised Anxiety Disorder scale) | Symptoms of anxiety over the past two weeks | 7 questions |
If you are looking for an assessment in its own right, see diagnostic assessment or ADHD assessment.
Outcome measurement, answered
Questions people ask about the questionnaires. If yours is not here, email admin@thpa.au.
Using the same brief, validated questionnaire at the start of care and again over time, so that change can be seen in a structured way alongside how you feel things are going.
Brief validated measures such as the K10, the DASS-21, the PHQ-9 and the GAD-7. Your psychologist chooses the ones that fit what you are working on.
No. These are self-report measures. A score shows how often you have had certain experiences over a recent period. It is read alongside what you and your psychologist discuss in session and does not diagnose anything by itself.
No. They are a tool, not a condition of care. If you would rather not complete a questionnaire, tell your psychologist.
You and your psychologist. Scores may be included in a letter or report to your GP or another provider only with your consent.
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