If you're a psychologist, nutritionist, coach, or consultant, your time is your product. Chasing clients for availability, sending invoices, and dealing with no-shows eats into that time. Online booking and payment in one tool can simplify scheduling and protect your income. Here's what to look for.
Why therapists and consultants need online booking
- Less back-and-forth – Clients see your availability and book a slot themselves. No long email or phone chains.
- Fewer no-shows – When clients pay a deposit or in full at booking, they're more likely to show up or cancel in time. You can set a free-cancellation period and keep the deposit or a percentage if they cancel late.
- Payment at booking – Take card payment (e.g. via Stripe) when they book so you're not chasing payments after the session.
- Reminders – Automated email or SMS reminders reduce forgetfulness and last-minute cancellations.
What to look for in booking software
Choose a system that gives you one place for booking and payments: your own booking page (your brand, your link), configurable deposits or full advance, and cancellation rules. You shouldn't need one app for scheduling and another for payments. Look for a clear monthly price so you're not surprised by per-session or per-client fees.
Who it's for
Ideal for solo and small practices: psychologists, counsellors, nutritionists, business coaches, and other consultants who see clients by appointment and want to reduce admin and no-shows while getting paid at booking.
Booking and payments in one
Timezer gives you a booking page, deposits, reminders, and Stripe payments—one monthly price. For therapists and consultants in the UK and internationally. Start a free trial.
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