Scheduling Software Built for Therapists
Let clients book sessions and consultations without compromising their confidentiality — no tracking, no data brokers, no friction.
Why do therapists struggle with mainstream scheduling tools?
Most scheduling tools are built for sales teams, not therapy practices. They embed third-party trackers, store client data on servers you don't control, and create a paper trail that can undermine the confidentiality your clients depend on. Tymeslot is different: no tracking, no ads, full GDPR compliance, and a self-hosting option that puts client data entirely under your control. Meanwhile, the scheduling itself just works — clients book, you see it in your calendar, and reminders go out automatically.
Everything Therapists need. Nothing they don't.
Purpose-built scheduling features for your practice — without the bloat.
Confidential by Design
No third-party analytics, no tracking pixels, no advertising networks. Client booking data stays between you and your server — or ours, under a strict data processing agreement.
Session Buffer Management
Set mandatory gaps between sessions for notes, emotional reset, or travel. Therapists typically need 10–15 minutes — configure this once per session type and never think about it again.
Separate First-Consultation Workflow
Create a dedicated intake event type with its own booking link, intake questions, and availability window — completely separate from your regular session slots.
Automatic Session Reminders
Reminder emails sent at configurable intervals before each session dramatically reduce no-shows — without any manual work on your part.
Timezone-Aware Booking
Clients abroad or working with you via telehealth book in their local timezone. You see every appointment in yours. DST transitions are handled automatically.
Self-Host for Full Data Control
Run Tymeslot on your own server via Docker, Cloudron, or Railway. Your data never touches our infrastructure — ideal for practices with strict compliance requirements.
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Same profession. Completely different scheduling experience.
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Common scheduling scenarios
How other Therapists use Tymeslot every day.
How do therapists handle first-contact and intake confidentially?
The first contact a potential client makes with a therapy practice is sensitive. They may be in distress, may not want their name associated with a mental health booking on a third-party platform, and need to trust your practice from the first interaction. Tymeslot's intake workflow keeps this process private and professional.
- Create a dedicated "Initial Consultation" event type with its own booking link, duration (typically 50–60 min), and availability — separate from your regular therapy slots so intake never crowds out existing clients.
- Add intake questions directly to the booking form: presenting concerns, previous therapy experience, GP referral details. Responses are stored only in your Tymeslot account — never processed by advertising networks.
- Set a minimum advance notice of 48–72 hours so you always have time to review intake responses and prepare before the first session.
- Configure a maximum booking horizon (e.g. 4 weeks) so your intake list stays manageable and clients aren't waiting indefinitely without contact.
How do therapists manage back-to-back session buffers?
Seeing clients back-to-back without breathing room is a recipe for burnout. Writing session notes, resetting emotionally, and preparing for the next client all require unscheduled time that mainstream tools ignore. Tymeslot builds this into every event type from the start.
- Set a post-session buffer on each event type — typically 10–15 minutes for standard therapy sessions, longer for EMDR or trauma-focused work. Tymeslot blocks this time automatically so clients can never book into it.
- Configure daily booking limits per event type so your calendar never fills beyond what is sustainable — four deep sessions in a day is very different from four check-ins.
- Use the minimum advance notice setting to ensure no same-day bookings arrive without preparation time, giving you control over when your week is set.
- Because buffer times are per event type, group sessions, supervision meetings, and individual therapy can all have different spacing rules without any manual calendar management.
How do therapists reduce no-shows without chasing clients?
A missed 50-minute session at your hourly rate is a real financial loss, compounded by the disruption to your day. Automated reminders significantly reduce no-show rates — and when a client does need to cancel, Tymeslot handles the rescheduling so you are not the intermediary.
- Tymeslot sends a confirmation email immediately after booking, then reminder emails at intervals you configure — for example, 48 hours before and 2 hours before the session.
- Clients can reschedule or cancel themselves up to your cutoff window (e.g. 24 hours before the session), freeing the slot automatically for another client.
- For clients receiving telehealth sessions, a video link is generated automatically with every booking — reducing the "I couldn't find the link" cancellation.
- All reminder and confirmation emails come from your domain (on Pro) and contain no Tymeslot branding — maintaining the professional, private presentation your practice requires.
How much time could you save?
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150
minutes saved per week
130.0
hours saved per year
€10400
annual value of saved time
Which calendars and video tools do therapists use with Tymeslot?
Connects to the tools you already use. No extra setup.
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"Client confidentiality is non-negotiable in my practice. Tymeslot was the only tool I found that I could self-host, with no tracking at all. The intake form and automatic reminders have made the whole onboarding process smoother too."
Dr. Anna K.
Psychotherapist in Private Practice, Berlin
Frequently Asked Questions
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