Top 5 Features Every Therapist Should Look for in a WordPress Website Package (2025)

Aug 15, 2025 | News

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Top 5 Features Every Therapist Should Look for in a WordPress Website Package (2025)

As a therapist, your website is more than a digital business card—it’s a vital part of building trust, attracting new clients, and providing a safe space for your audience. Choosing the right WordPress website package can make all the difference. But what should you really look for when investing in a new site for your practice?

Based in Glastonbury, RTWD (Richard Thorne Web Design) has specialised in WordPress sites for wellness professionals since 2009. Here are the top five features every therapist should seek in a WordPress website package for 2025, ensuring a user-friendly, secure, and professional online presence.

1. Privacy, Security, and GDPR Compliance

Your clients trust you with sensitive information, and your website must reflect that trust. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) sets strict rules for data privacy in the UK and Europe. Any website package you choose should include:

  • SSL Certificates for encrypted connections (look for the padlock in the browser bar)
  • GDPR-compliant cookie notices and privacy policies (ICO guide to data protection)
  • Secure contact or booking forms that don’t store client data unnecessarily
  • Regular security monitoring and backups to protect against data loss or breaches

RTWD’s website care plans offer ongoing security updates and daily backups, so you never have to worry about compliance or safety.

2. Professional, Accessible, and Mobile-Friendly Design

First impressions matter, especially in the therapy field. An accessible, inviting, and easy-to-navigate website helps clients feel comfortable and confident from their very first visit. In 2025, this means:

  • Responsive design for seamless viewing on mobiles, tablets, and desktops
  • Clear navigation with simple menus and logical page structures
  • Accessible fonts, colours, and contrast for users with visual impairments (see GOV.UK accessibility guidance)
  • Calm, professional layouts suited to wellness and therapy brands

RTWD builds all sites using DIVI, a leading WordPress builder, making it easy to create stylish and accessible websites tailored to your unique brand.

3. Integrated Booking and Contact Tools

Making it simple for clients to reach you—or book an appointment—is essential. A good website package should offer:

  • GDPR-friendly contact forms using trusted plugins like WPForms or Gravity Forms
  • Online booking integration with tools such as Calendly or Acuity Scheduling, allowing clients to book sessions directly from your site
  • Automated email notifications to confirm appointments and reduce admin time

RTWD can set up these integrations as part of your build, ensuring you stay focused on your clients while your website handles the admin.

4. Content Management and Blogging Support

Sharing articles, resources, or updates can help position you as a trusted expert and boost your site’s SEO. Look for a WordPress package that includes:

  • Easy-to-use blog editor for publishing articles and updates
  • Support for adding media such as images, PDFs, or video resources
  • SEO tools like Yoast SEO (or All in One SEO) to help your content reach more people
  • AI-powered content options (coming soon to RTWD) to streamline your content creation

Regular blogging not only helps your clients but also improves your site’s ranking in Google. Find out more about SEO support for therapists with RTWD.

5. Ongoing Care, Support, and Hosting

Websites aren’t a one-off project—they need regular care to stay safe, fast, and effective. Your package should include:

  • Managed hosting for reliability, speed, and security
  • Regular WordPress, theme, and plugin updates
  • Daily or weekly backups, with quick restoration if needed
  • Friendly, personal support (no call centres—just Richard!)

RTWD offers super-fast managed hosting and personal website care plans, so you can focus on your clients while I handle the technical details. Flexible payment options, including monthly plans, make it easy to get started without a big upfront investment.

Conclusion: Build Trust with the Right Website Package

For therapists and wellness professionals, a secure and inviting website is a cornerstone of a successful practice. By focusing on these five essential features—privacy and security, accessible design, integrated booking tools, content management, and ongoing care—you’ll create a site that supports your clients and grows your business.

If you’re ready to refresh your website or launch a new therapy practice online, book a free, no-obligation call or call 0745 4150 797 to find out how I (Richard Thorne) can help you build, host, and protect your online presence.

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**Internal links used:**
– Website care plans
– SEO support for therapists
– Website hosting
– Contact page

**External reputable sources:**
– ICO Data Protection
– GOV.UK Accessibility Guidance

This article is designed to support RTWD’s core pillars: Build, Host, and Protect, while making it easy for therapists to navigate their next website decision.