Is AI Replacing Therapy Directories?

More and more people are turning to AI tools like ChatGPT or asking their phones for answers instead of typing into Google. And clients are no different. Some are already saying things like, “I found you via ChatGPT.”


So what does this mean for therapists who rely on directories, Google My Business or their websites to be found?


In this episode, I look at how AI is changing the way people search - and what you can do to stay visible as things evolve.


We explore:

• why clients may not be clicking into directories as often
• how AI pulls answers from websites, blogs and social media
• what “Answer Engine Optimisation” (AEO) actually means
• simple steps therapists can take to make their content more findable
• quick wins for your website, from image compression to structure
• why blogging and fresh content help both SEO and AI discoverability
• how small actions now can keep you visible even as search keeps shifting


And if you’d like help creating content that works for both clients and search engines, I’ve got support for you inside Therapy Growth Group (https://josephinehughes.com/therapy-g...) . There’s training on blogging, ideas to help you get started, and regular guidance to help you build a practice that people can actually find. At the time of recording, the Black Friday offer is still available.


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Keywords:


content creation, frequently asked questions, conversational search, AI interaction, natural language processing, therapy directories


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