Why join AURA as a mental health professional
- Be visible where support is needed. Your posts appear in the community, and in a dedicated feed for verified counsellors.
- Share a Thought of the Day that members can choose to see first thing on their home screen.
- Publish courses, audio and worksheets in the Toolkit, with a free preview of each.
- Show your credentials with a verified badge on your profile and posts.
- Support early. Meet people when they first reach out, before small worries grow.
How verification works
- Create a free AURA account with your name and email.
- Open your profile and tap Apply now under "Are you a licensed professional?"
- Add your details: your full name, degree, licence or registration number and specialisation, and upload a supporting document.
- Our team reviews your application. Once approved, the verified badge appears on your profile and posts. If anything is missing, we'll tell you why.
What verified counsellors do on AURA
Peer support stays at the heart of AURA. Verified counsellors add a trusted professional voice: offering perspective in the community, sharing evidence-informed ideas for coping, and pointing people towards proper care when they need more than peer support can give. AURA is not a therapy booking platform, and members are reminded that it doesn't replace treatment.
Our standards
Every application is checked by a person on our team, using the documents you provide. We expect verified counsellors to keep to their professional code of ethics, respect members' privacy and boundaries, and never give a diagnosis through the community. Verified status can be reviewed if those standards aren't met.
Who can apply?
Licensed or registered mental health professionals, such as counsellors, psychotherapists, clinical psychologists and psychiatrists, who can show their qualification and registration. Students and trainees are welcome to join as members.