Overview:

The Online Therapy Appointment Booking System is a web-based platform that allows patients to book therapy or counseling sessions online with licensed mental health professionals. The system supports real-time availability checking, secure appointment booking, and optional video session integration, providing a confidential and convenient way for users to access mental health support.

Technologies Used:

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript

• Backend: PHP / Java (Spring Boot) / Node.js (Express.js)

• Database: MySQL / MongoDB

• Others: Email/SMS Notifications, Google Calendar API, WebRTC/Zoom API (for video sessions)

Key Features:

For Patients:

• User Registration/Login

• Search Therapists: Filter by specialization (e.g., anxiety, depression, couples therapy), language, gender, location (if physical), or availability.

• View Therapist Profiles: Qualification, experience, therapy methods, reviews, consultation fee.

• Book Appointments: Choose date/time, therapy type (in-person/video), and confirm booking.

• Secure Video Session Link: Automatically generated after payment or confirmation.

• Reschedule/Cancel Appointment: Modify booking as per policy.

• Feedback & Ratings: Submit session reviews.

For Therapists:

• Therapist Registration & Profile Management

• Set Availability Calendar: Define weekly working hours and block holidays.

• Appointment Management: Accept, reject, or reschedule appointments.

• View Patient History: Access previous session notes (if allowed).

• Earnings Dashboard: Track total sessions, income, and ratings.

Admin Panel:

• User & Therapist Management

• Approve Therapist Accounts: Verify credentials before activation.

• Appointment Monitoring

• Content Management: Manage FAQs, blogs, terms, etc.

• Reports: Track bookings, revenue, most active users, most-booked therapists.

Modules:

1. User Authentication (JWT-based or session-based)

2. Therapist Search & Filter

3. Appointment Scheduler

4. Payment Gateway Integration

5. Notification System (email/SMS reminders)

6. Video Conferencing Integration

7. Ratings & Review System

8. Admin CMS Dashboard