Proof of Usefulness Report

Coastline Counselling Services

Analysis completed on 2/13/2026

+44
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Coastline Counselling Services is a legitimate local mental health practice offering valuable specialized therapies (EMDR, IFS) in PEI. However, as a traditional service-based SME (Subject Matter Expert/Small Medium Enterprise) rather than a scalable technology platform, it scores low on innovation and reach criteria. The submission contains significant inaccuracies, such as claiming 'most people have used my product' and misusing financial terminology ('marketcap'), which heavily impacts the credibility score. While the real-world utility for local patients is high, the project lacks the scale, technical novelty, and verifiable traction metrics typically required for a high Proof of Usefulness score in a technology context.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+22.50
Audience Reach Impact+1.50
Technical Innovation+0.75
Evidence Of Traction+6.00
Market Timing Relevance+8.00
Functional Completeness+0.75
Subtotal+39.5
Usefulness Multiplierx1.12
Final Score+44

Project Details

Description
Private practice in Prince Edward Island offering professional Mental Health Services to islanders both in person and through Telehealth. Owned and operated by local registered Counselling Therapist, Brianne Shea. Specialty services in trauma therapy, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Trauma-Informed Stabilization Treatment (TIST). In person services are located downtown Charlottetown.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline