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Open Path Collective
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Open Path Collective vs PACFA Find a Therapist for therapists

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At a glance

The differences that matter

Side-by-side facts. Rows where the two tools differ meaningfully are highlighted.

Open Path Collective

Pricing from
Not listed
Pricing model
free
HIPAA
Not listed
Free trial
Not listed
Target users
  • Therapists with open slots to fill
  • Clinicians wanting to give back
  • Practitioners serving uninsured/underinsured clients
Key features
  • Free therapist listing
  • Sliding-scale client matching ($40-80/session)
  • 40,000+ vetted therapist network
  • Member discounts on EHRs and website builders
Integrations
  • Discounts with SimplePractice, TheraNest, Brighter Vision and others

PACFA Find a Therapist

Pricing from
Not listed
Pricing model
paid
HIPAA
Not listed
Free trial
Not listed
Target users
  • PACFA-registered counsellors and psychotherapists
  • AU private-practice therapists
  • NDIS providers
Key features
  • PACFA-registered therapist directory
  • Search by therapy type and issue
  • Telehealth and rebate filters
  • NDIS provider flag
Integrations
  • Provider profile
  • PACFA membership

Pricing

What you actually pay

Starting prices and what they include. The cheaper tool is not always the better value.

Open Path Collective

free

Free

PACFA Find a Therapist

paid

Vendor does not publish a starting price.

Contact the vendor for a quote. Hidden pricing is a yellow flag for smaller practices.

Honest assessment

Where each tool wins and loses

Based on hands-on testing. Both tools have real weaknesses worth knowing before you commit.

Open Path Collective

What works well

  • Free to list
  • Strong mission and public goodwill
  • Member discounts on other tools
  • Fills open caseload slots

Where it falls short

  • Requires offering reduced sliding-scale rates (max ~$80)
  • Not a full-fee channel
  • Can't list your website on the profile
  • Lower SERP visibility for some local searches

PACFA Find a Therapist

What works well

  • Recognised AU self-regulatory body
  • Rich search filters
  • Targeted AU client reach
  • Standards-based trust

Where it falls short

  • PACFA members only
  • Australia-only
  • Tied to membership
  • Counselling not government-regulated in AU

Take it for a spin

Try them

Both tools offer free trials. The fastest way to confirm a fit is to run one real session through each.

Nonprofit sliding-scale directory - free to list, mission-driven.

Try Open Path Collective

Free
Visit Open Path Collective

Directory of the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia.

Try PACFA Find a Therapist

Visit PACFA Find a Therapist

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