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CounsellingClient vs. SimplePractice
SimplePractice is a popular general practice tool. CounsellingClient is purpose-built for mental health — with modality-specific frameworks, EMDR tracking, crisis safety planning, and the clinical depth that general-purpose software doesn't provide.
| Feature | CounsellingClient | SimplePractice |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy modality frameworks (CBT, DBT, ACT, IFS, Somatic, Narrative) | ✓ | — |
| EMDR documentation (SUDs, VOC, phase tracking) | ✓ | — |
| Crisis safety planning with portal access | ✓ | — |
| Process notes (structurally separate from record) | ✓ | — |
| Couples therapy with privacy partitions | ✓ | — |
| Group therapy with individual participation tracking | ✓ | — |
| Built-in website builder | ✓ | — |
| Social media studio | ✓ | — |
| Practice Assist AI | ✓ | — |
| Mental health outcome measures (PHQ-9, GAD-7, 20+) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Online scheduling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Client portal | ✓ | ✓ |
| Telehealth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Invoicing & billing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Insurance claim filing | — | ✓ |
| HIPAA compliant | ✓ | ✓ |