WriteUpp Alternative for UK Therapists
Therasee is an all-in-one platform for therapists and counsellors, with built-in video, drag-and-drop forms with AI assistance, and a branded client portal.
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 | Drag-and-drop form builder with AI assistant, e-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 |
| Automated reminders | SMS and email reminders for appointments and payments | Reminders available; SMS credits purchased separately as an add-on |
| Free plan | Yes,£0 forever: 3 clients with built-in video, 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.
AI form builder, not just custom forms
Therasee’s form builder includes an AI assistant that builds forms from plain English, 50+ validated assessments built in (PHQ-9, GAD-7, CORE-OM, PCL-5), and PDF-to-form conversion that turns photos of paper forms into editable digital documents. WriteUpp offers custom forms with online completion, but every form is built field by field, with no AI assistant, no validated assessment library, and no PDF conversion.
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.
Support from people who know your practice
When you reach out to Therasee, you speak to someone who understands your practice and your workflow. No ticket queues, no chatbots, no waiting days for a reply. WriteUpp offers a 7-minute average response time, but Therasee’s support is personal, direct, and built around the way therapists actually work.
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 with built-in video, full features
£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, AI form builder, and billing, at one transparent price, without paying for features designed for physiotherapists or podiatrists that you’ll never use.
Choose WriteUpp if…
You specifically need ISO 27001 certification or Healthcode integration for insurance billing, and you’re comfortable with an interface that hasn’t been meaningfully refreshed in some years and an add-on pricing model where newer capabilities, including AI Notes and Scribe at an additional £23.95 per user per month, cost extra on top of the base plan.
Frequently asked questions about WriteUpp and Therasee
Is WriteUpp built for therapists?
WriteUpp is built for the broader allied health sector, including physiotherapists, podiatrists, speech therapists, osteopaths, and counsellors. It works for therapy practices, but its templates, terminology, and feature set are designed to serve many disciplines rather than focused on mental health specifically. Therasee was designed from day one exclusively for UK counsellors and psychotherapists.
Does WriteUpp have a free plan?
No. WriteUpp offers a 30-day free trial; after that you need a paid subscription. Therasee has a permanent free plan (£0 forever) with up to 3 clients, built-in video, the branded client portal, online payments, SMS and email reminders, and unlimited appointments.
Does WriteUpp include video sessions?
Yes, but with limits. WriteUpp’s built-in 1:1 video uses bundles of minutes that you purchase as needed, with no option to bring your own platform. Therasee includes unlimited end-to-end encrypted HD video on all paid plans, or you can use Zoom, Google Meet, or Teams by pasting your meeting link into the appointment.
How much does WriteUpp cost compared to Therasee?
WriteUpp starts from £19.95+VAT per user per month, with online booking (£4.95/mo), video minute bundles, and SMS credits typically added on top. Therasee is £19 per user per month with everything included: scheduling, booking, video, messaging, notes, AI form builder, billing, and the branded client portal. No add-ons.
Is WriteUpp UK-based?
Yes, WriteUpp is UK-based and has been operating since 2008. It holds ISO 27001 certification and is GDPR compliant. Therasee is also UK-based, hosts in UK/EU data centres, is ICO registered (reference ZB610705), and GDPR compliant.
Should I choose WriteUpp or Therasee?
Choose WriteUpp if you specifically need ISO 27001 certification or Healthcode integration for UK insurance billing. Be aware that WriteUpp’s interface hasn’t been meaningfully refreshed in some years, and newer capabilities increasingly sit behind add-ons (their AI Notes and Scribe features are an additional £23.95 per user per month on top of the base plan). Choose Therasee if you want a modern, actively developed platform with everything included at one transparent price.
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