Therasee vs Kiku
Two UK Platforms for Therapists, One Key Difference
Kiku and Therasee share a lot in common. Both are UK-based, both are designed specifically for therapists and counsellors, and both understand that mental health practitioners need something different from generic healthcare software. We respect what Kiku has built,they’re doing good work in this space.
The key difference is scope. Kiku focuses on the essentials,scheduling, client management, payments, and messaging. Therasee brings all of those together with built-in video sessions, a full branded client portal with mobile app, clinical notes with speech-to-text, and a visual form builder with e-signatures,everything a modern therapy practice needs in a single platform, at a single price.
How they compare
A side-by-side look at what Therasee and Kiku offer.
| Feature | Therasee | Kiku |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Mental health practitioners | Therapists and counsellors |
| UK based | Yes, based in the UK with UK data centres | Yes |
| Video sessions | Built-in secure HD video, unlimited, E2E encrypted. Or use Zoom, Meet, or Teams | No native video,external tools required (Zoom, etc.) |
| Client portal | Full branded portal + mobile app (PWA): booking, forms, payments, messaging, documents, secure login with 2FA | Client accounts for booking and payment |
| Clinical notes | Session-linked, speech-to-text, rich text editor, organised per client | Basic session notes |
| Forms & e-signatures | Visual drag-and-drop builder, reusable templates, digital signatures, auto-reminders before appointments | Terms of business and consent form templates |
| Messaging | In-app: templates, forms in chat, file sharing, speech-to-text, push notifications, team routing | Kiku Messenger for client communication |
| Scheduling | Calendar + guided online booking flow + recurring sessions + buffer time | Calendar + online booking + Google Calendar sync |
| Billing | One-click invoices from sessions, Stripe, automated reminders, customisable branding | Card payments + manual income/expense recording; payment links |
| Contacts & relationships | Full contacts management: GPs, family, emergency contacts; include in appointments and document sharing | Client records |
| Free plan | Yes,£0 forever with 3 clients and full features | No, 14-day free trial, then paid only |
Where Therasee stands out
Built-in video,or bring your own
This is the most significant difference. Therasee includes secure, E2E encrypted HD video with a branded waiting room, unlimited sessions, and one-click join,no downloads needed. If you prefer Zoom or Meet, paste your link instead. Kiku doesn’t offer native video, which means managing a separate platform alongside your practice management tool.
A complete branded client experience
Therasee’s client portal carries your branding, installs as a mobile app on any phone (no app store needed), and gives clients access to booking, forms with digital signatures, payments, messaging, and shared documents,all from one professional, private space.
Advanced clinical notes and forms
Speech-to-text dictation, a rich text editor with headings, lists, and attachments, and a visual drag-and-drop form builder with e-signatures and auto-reminders. Kiku provides essential note and form functionality but without this depth.
Contacts and relationships
Therasee lets you manage relationships between clients and their contacts,GPs, family members, emergency contacts,and include contacts in appointments, notifications, and document sharing. Particularly valuable for couples therapy, work with minors, or coordinating with GPs.
Where Kiku stands out
Simplicity
Kiku is intentionally focused. If you want a straightforward scheduling and payment tool without the complexity of a full-featured platform, Kiku’s approach may feel less overwhelming. Some practitioners genuinely prefer fewer features done well over a larger system.
Made by therapists, for therapists
Kiku is built by people who understand the profession firsthand. Their users frequently praise the personal, responsive support and the feeling that the team “gets it.” The system is intuitive and designed around how counsellors think.
Flexible pricing tiers
Kiku offers multiple plan levels that let you start with basic scheduling and add payment processing later as your practice grows, which can be appealing for newly qualified therapists just getting established.
Google Calendar sync
Two-way Google Calendar integration is built in, keeping your personal and professional calendars in sync automatically.
Pricing at a glance
Transparent pricing so you can make an informed decision.
Therasee
£0
forever,3 clients, full features
£19/user/month
Kiku
14-day free trial
Multiple plan levels
Who is each tool best for?
Choose Therasee if…
You want everything in one platform,video, messaging, notes with speech-to-text, forms with e-signatures, billing, and a branded client portal,without juggling separate tools. You want practice management software that grows with you as your practice scales.
Choose Kiku if…
You’re a solo practitioner who primarily sees clients in person, doesn’t need built-in video, and prefers the simplicity of a more focused toolset from a team that deeply understands the counselling profession.
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