Proof of Usefulness Report

PeaceView Counselling

Analysis completed on 2/14/2026

+35
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

PeaceView Counselling appears to be a legitimate regional private practice offering valuable mental health services in Ontario. However, as a submission for a technology project evaluation, it scores low due to a lack of technical innovation (it is a service business, not a tech platform), limited scalability compared to software products, and low submission quality. The claims regarding audience reach ('everyone') and traction ('most people have used my product') are hyperbolic and inaccurate, resulting in quality penalties. The revenue metric ('marketcap') is misused, suggesting total lifetime revenue of ~$500k, which indicates a small local operation rather than a high-growth tech venture.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+18.75
Audience Reach Impact+2.00
Technical Innovation+1.50
Evidence Of Traction+2.50
Market Timing Relevance+7.00
Functional Completeness+0.50
Subtotal+32.25
Usefulness Multiplierx1.08
Final Score+35

Project Details

Description
Private practice offering therapeutic support to individuals and couples across Ontario via telehealth. Specializing in treating anxiety disorders, OCD, relationship issues, trauma, and relationship issues.

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