The Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scales (DASS-21) is a widely used 21-item questionnaire about how often you have experienced symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress over the past week. It is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. It helps your therapist understand where to begin.

Therapist matching quiz

How the therapist matching quiz works

Q: Is the matching quiz free?

Yes. The quiz is free and there is no obligation to book a session afterwards.

Q: Why do I need an account to take the quiz?

Your answers are saved to your private profile, so you can see your results anytime and share them with the therapist you book. Creating an account is free.

Q: Who can see my answers?

Your screening is confidential. Only therapists you send a booking request to can see it.

Q: Can I choose a different therapist from the one suggested?

Yes. The quiz gives you recommendations, and you can also browse our therapist directory and choose someone yourself.

The MLC matching quiz is a free, confidential questionnaire that helps us suggest a therapist who fits what you are going through and how you would like to work. It takes about 10 to 15 minutes. Your answers are saved to your private account, so you can pause and come back to them.

After you finish

You see the therapists who best match your needs and preferences. You can read their profiles, book a session, or book a free screening call first. You can also browse the full therapist directory and choose someone yourself.

What the quiz asks about

A few basics about you and your life right now

What you would like help with, such as anxiety, low mood, stress or relationships

Your preferences, such as language and online or in-person sessions

Relevant medical history and how you are managing day to day

A short safety check, so we can point you to urgent help if you need it

A brief mood screening (DASS-21) for depression, anxiety and stress

FAQ

Common questions

Is the matching quiz free?

Why do I need an account to take the quiz?

Who can see my answers?

What is the DASS-21?

Can I choose a different therapist from the one suggested?

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