Our clinical approach

Kooth is a pioneer in delivering 'upstream' digital mental health care at scale, underpinned by robust clinical evidence.

Person-centred prevention

We take an individual strengths-based approach to support, working alongside people as they lead their own journey towards better mental health.

Approach aligns with the Thrive Framework, developed by the Anna Freud Centre
Fluid model enables access to the right level of intervention at the right time.
Kooth enables access at all four levels, some simultaneously, depending on need.

Our growing evidence base shows how Kooth’s model delivers numerous positive outcomes through diverse pathways to support.

Mental health support: Why teens need autonomy
Leading expert Prof Jessica Schleider expores why access and autonomy are completely central to ethical mental health support for young people. [3 min]
Defining our digital outcome measure
On Kooth 76% of one-to-one chats are single sessions. To demonstrate our impact, Kooth created the first validated digital outcome measure - SWAN-OM - validated by the Anna Freud Centre.
Dr Lynne Green, Chief Clinical Officer at Kooth, discusses the growing evidence base [3 min]
The evidence on single session therapy
Leading US based experts Prof Jessica Schleider and Dr Maria Loades discuss the effectiveness of single session therapy and its particular impact among minority groups. [4 min]

Research by London School of Economics - after one month using Kooth:

Kooth is anonymous at sign up, which is key to building the trust that enables people to open up. There is a significant supporting evidence:

Suicide data shows that simply being known to services is not sufficient to prevent those at risk of suicide from taking their own lives
Psychological theory describes how anonymity can increase engagement - this is supported by service user feedback
Our practice-based evidence demonstrates that we effectively de-escalate risk
Our severity and presenting issues data shows that many of our users would not meet the threshold for onward referral and yet still need timely support to prevent escalation of difficulties

Explore how Kooth is working with the NHS to support better suicide prevention through earlier intervention.

For years I’ve felt unable to do anything with my life, now, I want to live it. You have pulled me through situations others didn't even know about. You kept me alive and safe when others couldn't.
Young person on Kooth
Young person on Kooth
Testimonial
For years I’ve felt unable to do anything with my life, now, I want to live it. You have pulled me through situations others didn't even know about. You kept me alive and safe when others couldn't.
It's like having a whole community in my pocket, ready to listen.
Young person on Kooth
Young person on Kooth
Testimonial
It's like having a whole community in my pocket, ready to listen.
Before Kooth, I was struggling with a lot of stress and anxiety. I didn’t know how to cope with it. That’s when I came across Kooth. It reassured me that I’m not alone…that’s how I found different ways to cope with it, such as kickboxing.
Young person on Kooth
Young person on Kooth
Testimonial
Before Kooth, I was struggling with a lot of stress and anxiety. I didn’t know how to cope with it. That’s when I came across Kooth. It reassured me that I’m not alone…that’s how I found different ways to cope with it, such as kickboxing.