From: The comparative effectiveness and efficiency of cognitive behaviour therapy and generic counselling in the treatment of depression: evidence from the 2nd UK National Audit of psychological therapies
PHQ-9 score and severity band
CBT % (N)
Counselling % (N)
0–9: Minimal/Mild
20.5 (5670)
19.8 (2265)
10–14: Moderate
21.7 (5994)
22.1 (2529)
15–19: Moderate-to-severe
27.0 (7467)
28.9 (3311)
20–27: Severe
30.9 (8550)
29.2 (3335)