Therasee vs WriteUpp
Which Is Right for Your Therapy Practice?
Both Therasee and WriteUpp are UK-based practice management platforms with GDPR compliance and Stripe payment integration. But they serve different audiences,and understanding that difference is key to making the right choice for your practice.
WriteUpp is a well-established platform built for the broader allied health sector. It serves physiotherapists, podiatrists, speech therapists, osteopaths, and counsellors alike. Therasee was designed from the ground up exclusively for mental health practitioners,therapists, counsellors, and psychotherapists working in the UK.
Other practices cobble together 6+ separate tools. Therasee replaces them all,one platform, one price. Here’s how we compare.
How they compare
A side-by-side look at what Therasee and WriteUpp offer.
| Feature | Therasee | WriteUpp |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Mental health practitioners only | All allied health professionals |
| Scheduling & online booking | Included on all plans; clients self-book via guided flow | Included; online booking is an add-on (£4.95/mo extra) on Flex plan |
| Video sessions | Built-in HD video, unlimited, E2E encrypted. Or bring your own (Zoom, Meet, Teams) | Built-in 1:1 video; minutes are limited and purchased in bundles. No option to use your own platform |
| Secure messaging | In-app messaging with templates, file sharing, speech-to-text, push notifications, forms in chat | Secure messaging available |
| Client portal | Full branded portal: booking, forms, payments, messaging, documents, mobile app (PWA) | No dedicated client portal |
| Clinical notes | Session-linked notes, speech-to-text, auto-prompt after every video call | Customisable note templates; designed for general healthcare |
| Forms & e-signatures | Visual drag-and-drop builder, reusable templates, digital signatures, auto-reminders | Custom forms with online completion |
| Billing & invoicing | One-click invoices from sessions, Stripe, automated reminders, customisable branding | Invoicing with Stripe and Square; receipt generation |
| Free plan | Yes,£0 forever: 3 clients, portal, payments, reminders, unlimited appointments | No,30-day trial, then paid only |
| Premium pricing | £19/user/month,everything included, no add-ons | From £19.95+VAT/user/month; video, SMS, booking may cost extra |
| UK based | Yes, based in the UK with UK data centres | Yes, based in the UK |
| Security & compliance | GDPR + HIPAA compliant, ICO registered | ISO 27001 certified, GDPR compliant |
Where Therasee stands out
Purpose-built for your world
WriteUpp serves physiotherapists, podiatrists, and a wide range of allied health professionals. That breadth means its features, templates, and terminology are necessarily generic. Therasee was designed from day one for the specific workflows of mental health practitioners,from therapy-specific note templates with speech-to-text to the post-session prompt that reminds you to document after every video call. Everything a therapist needs, nothing they don’t.
A true client portal with mobile app
Therasee includes a branded client portal where clients book appointments, complete and sign forms, pay invoices, access shared documents, and message you securely,all from one space that installs on their phone as an app (PWA), no app store needed. WriteUpp offers online booking and forms but doesn’t bundle these into a unified, branded client-facing experience.
Unlimited video,or bring your own
Therasee’s built-in video is end-to-end encrypted, unlimited, and includes a branded waiting room. But if you already use Zoom, Google Meet, or Teams, you can paste your link and clients join from the same appointment,no separate platform needed. WriteUpp includes 1:1 video but with limited minutes that you purchase in bundles.
One platform, one price
At £19/month, Therasee includes scheduling, booking, video, messaging, notes, forms, billing, and the client portal,no add-ons, no hidden extras. With WriteUpp on the Flex plan, online booking (£4.95/mo), video minute bundles, and SMS credits are additional costs that add up.
Messaging that goes further
Therasee’s messaging isn’t just a chat window. You can send forms directly in conversation, use reusable templates for welcome messages and reminders, share files and documents, dictate messages with speech-to-text, and route unread messages across team members. Clients get push notifications from the portal.
Free plan that works
Therasee’s free plan isn’t a trial,it’s a permanent tier with up to 3 clients, the client portal, online payments, SMS & email reminders, unlimited appointments, and customisable notes and forms. WriteUpp requires a paid subscription after 30 days.
Where WriteUpp stands out
Longer track record
WriteUpp has been operating since 2008 and has built a user base of over 50,000 healthcare professionals across 30+ countries. That maturity brings stability and a well-established support ecosystem with an average 7-minute response time.
ISO 27001 certification
WriteUpp holds ISO 27001 certification, the international standard for information security management. This is a meaningful credential for practices with strict compliance requirements.
Multi-discipline support
If your practice spans multiple disciplines beyond mental health (e.g., you also offer physiotherapy or occupational therapy), WriteUpp’s broader feature set and templates may serve you better.
Wider integration network
WriteUpp integrates with Xero, Healthcode, Physitrack, Mailchimp, Square, and more. If you rely heavily on these specific tools, WriteUpp’s integration network is currently more extensive.
Pricing at a glance
Transparent pricing so you can make an informed decision.
Therasee
£0
forever,3 clients, portal, payments, reminders, unlimited appointments
£19/user/month
everything included, no add-ons
WriteUpp
30 days free
no free plan
From £19.95+VAT/user/month
video, SMS, booking may cost extra
Who is each tool best for?
Choose Therasee if…
You’re a therapist, counsellor, or psychotherapist who wants a platform that truly understands your world. You want everything in one place,video, messaging, client portal, notes with speech-to-text, forms, and billing,at one transparent price, without paying for features designed for physiotherapists or podiatrists that you’ll never use.
Choose WriteUpp if…
You run a multi-discipline practice that includes non-mental-health services, or you specifically need ISO 27001 certification and Healthcode integration for insurance billing.
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