Choosing the Right Tool for Virtual Therapy: Whereby Meetings vs. Whereby Embedded

In the digital mental health space, offering secure and seamless online therapy is crucial to maintaining client trust and ensuring effective treatment. Whether you are running your own practice or a large digital mental health platform, selecting the right technology can make or break the online therapy experience. This is where Whereby steps in, offering two powerful products tailored to meet your needs: Whereby Meetings and Whereby Embedded. But which one is right for you?

Whereby Meetings: The ideal solution for individual therapists and small practices

Our easy-to-use browser-based video conferencing platform is designed to simplify online therapy sessions with a user-friendly interface, no downloads, and simple meeting links. You can create a secure personalized meeting room, with the same link every time to provide a seamless and safe experience.

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Key Features

No Downloads Required: Have your own virtual office without forcing your clients to log in or download software to attend an online session.

Customizable Rooms: Personalize your meeting rooms with your branding, making clients feel at home from the moment they enter the session.

Waiting Rooms: Locked rooms prevent unscheduled visitors from interrupting ongoing sessions. Provide a professional and welcoming experience with a personalized bio and the ability to send “hold” messages to waiting clients.

Calendar Integration: Our Google calendar integration will make scheduling and attending simpler.

Whereby Meetings is perfect for individual therapists who need a reliable, easy-to-use platform to connect with their clients. Its simplicity and security make it an excellent choice for maintaining a professional yet personal connection with your clients.

Our Pro subscription is tailored to your individual needs, whereas a Business plan is a great solution for your practice. For a detailed breakdown of what each plan includes, please visit our pricing page.

Whereby Embedded: Powering digital mental health platforms

For larger digital mental health platforms, Whereby Embedded offers a more robust and customizable solution. Seamlessly embed video calling into your platform via our API and SDK and provide your users with an in-app video communication experience that feels like a natural extension of your service.

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Key features

Deep Integration: Whereby Embedded can be fully integrated into your existing platform, allowing users to join video therapy sessions without leaving your app or website.

Customization Options: Use the pre-built Web Component for quick implementation, or take advantage of the SDK with React Hooks to build a completely bespoke experience tailored to your platform’s needs

Scalability: Whether you have hundreds or thousands of users, Whereby Embedded scales effortlessly to accommodate your platform’s growth.

Advanced Security Features: Built in Europe, Whereby puts privacy and security first and have high standard towards GDPR, ISO 27001 and HIPAA compliance.

Online Therapy-Specific Features: With capabilities like pre-call checks, various room layouts, mobile browser support, and AI-powered tools such as session transcriptions, Whereby Embedded is designed to meet the unique needs of online therapy services.

Which Product Should You Choose?

The choice between Whereby Meetings and Whereby Embedded ultimately depends on the scale and nature of your online therapy practice.

• For Individual Therapists and Small Practices:

  Whereby Meetings is the perfect solution. It’s quick to set up, easy to use, and offers all the features you need to conduct effective and secure therapy sessions. To help you get started and ensure the best online therapy experience, we encourage you to review our Get Started guide.

• For Digital Mental Health Platforms:

  Whereby Embedded is the way to go. It allows you to integrate video therapy directly into your platform, offering a seamless experience for your users while maintaining your brand's look and feel. In order to try it out, sign up for our Free Plan today and review our documentation.

Conclusion

Both Whereby Meetings and Whereby Embedded offer exceptional tools for delivering online therapy. By choosing the product that aligns with your practice’s needs, you can provide your clients with the best possible experience, whether through a simple, secure video call or a fully integrated platform experience.

Ready to enhance your online therapy offerings? Sign up for Whereby today and discover how our innovative products can transform your practice or platform into a leader in digital mental health.