Compassion-Focused Therapy Intake Form

Compassion-Focused Therapy Intake Form Template

Starting compassion-focused therapy (CFT) is an important step toward developing a kinder relationship with yourself. This Compassion-Focused Therapy Intake Form is designed specifically for mental health professionals working with clients who struggle with self-criticism, shame, and difficulty self-soothing.

Created with Paperform, this template helps therapists, counselors, and psychologists gather essential information about a client's early experiences, attachment patterns, self-critical thoughts, and capacity for self-compassion—all crucial elements for effective CFT treatment planning.

Why use Paperform for therapy intake forms?

Mental health professionals need intake forms that feel safe, professional, and easy to complete. With Paperform's intuitive doc-style editor, you can create therapy intake forms that guide clients through sensitive questions with care and clarity. The conditional logic ensures clients only see questions relevant to their experiences, while the professional design creates a calming, trustworthy first impression.

Payments and scheduling built in: Accept intake fees, copays, or initial consultation payments directly through the form using Stripe, PayPal, or Square. Add scheduling fields to let new clients book their first session at a time that works for both of you—no separate booking tool needed.

Secure signatures with Papersign: Turn your intake form into a HIPAA-friendly workflow by pairing it with Papersign for secure eSignatures on consent forms, treatment agreements, and privacy notices. Keep everything linked to the original intake submission for complete documentation.

Automate your onboarding with Stepper: Use Stepper to automate what happens after a client submits their intake form. Send welcome emails, create client records in your practice management system, schedule follow-up reminders, and notify your team—all without manual data entry.

Who is this template for?

This CFT intake form is ideal for:

• Therapists and counselors specializing in compassion-focused therapy, trauma work, or shame resilience
• Clinical psychologists working with clients who experience high self-criticism or perfectionism
• Mental health clinics offering CFT as part of their therapeutic approach
• Private practice professionals looking to streamline their client onboarding process
• Group therapy facilitators running CFT-based programs

Build trust with professional, compassionate intake forms

First impressions matter in therapy. With Paperform's flexible design options, you can match your intake form to your practice's branding, choose calming fonts and colors, and embed the form directly on your website. Clients can complete the form on any device before their first session, giving you time to review their responses and prepare a thoughtful, personalized approach.

Trusted by mental health professionals worldwide and SOC 2 Type II compliant, Paperform helps you create intake forms that prioritize both client experience and clinical effectiveness. Start with this template and customize it to match your unique therapeutic approach and practice needs.