What an Indian practice needs that US software may not cover
| What you need | MindConnect | Check with any international tool |
|---|---|---|
| Payments | UPI, cards, net banking and wallets through Razorpay, or pay at the clinic | Does it accept UPI and pay out to an Indian bank account in rupees? |
| Pricing | In rupees, per clinician, with a free trial | Is it billed in dollars, and how do exchange rates and card fees add up? |
| Questionnaires in Indian languages | Official Hindi and Marathi PHQ-9 and GAD-7, more languages in review | Are Indian-language versions available for clients to fill in? |
| Indian privacy law | Built for the DPDP Act, 2023; files stored in AWS Mumbai | Where is data stored, and will they sign a DPDP data processing agreement? |
| Crisis numbers | Tele-MANAS and 112 built into the crisis and safety-plan tools | Are crisis resources Indian? |
| Psychiatrists in the same clinic | Prescriptions on your letterhead for prescribers, visit summaries for psychologists | Can it print an Indian prescription with registration number? |
| Reminders | SMS and WhatsApp reminders | Can it send SMS in India (DLT-registered) or WhatsApp? |
| Multi-branch clinics | Branches, branch letterheads, front-desk roles limited to a branch | How are locations and staff permissions handled? |
What both kinds of software do
Good therapy software, wherever it is made, covers the clinical basics: client records, progress notes in formats such as SOAP, treatment plans, a client portal, scheduling, online sessions and payments. If an international tool fits your practice (for example, you mainly see clients abroad), it may be the right choice.
What MindConnect adds for therapy
- Notes in SOAP, DAP, BIRP or your own template, with signing, addenda and supervisor review
- PHQ-9, GAD-7, WHO-5, K10, PCL-5, DASS-21, AUDIT, EPDS and ASRS sent to the client’s phone and charted
- Treatment plans clients can see and check in on, and 17 homework worksheets and exercises
- Risk assessments, safety plans shared to the client’s phone, and a crisis alert that escalates if nobody responds
- With consent, AI transcription of online sessions and draft notes for you to review and sign
- Supervision requests, supervisor review of notes, and clinical oversight for clinic owners
Clinical features are switched on for your practice when you want them. See MindConnect for psychologists.
Moving your practice
Start with a free trial on your own schedule. Set your hours, share your booking link with a few clients and run real sessions before moving everyone. Keep exporting records from your old tool until you are sure.
Try MindConnect with your own practice.
Start free trialFrequently asked questions
Is SimplePractice available in India?
SimplePractice is a US product built for US practices, including US insurance billing and HIPAA. Check with SimplePractice directly whether it supports your location, Indian payments and Indian data protection requirements.
What is the best therapy software for Indian therapists?
One that covers therapy (notes, outcome measures, homework, safety planning) and Indian practice (UPI, rupee pricing, Indian-language questionnaires, DPDP Act readiness). Use our checklist to compare options.
Does MindConnect take UPI payments?
Yes. Patients pay by UPI, card, net banking or wallet when they book, or pay at the clinic if you allow it.