Clara for students

Learn how to run a practice before you have to

Eligible counselling and psychotherapy students in Canada can use the full version of Clara while they train.

Free during training. Free for one year after graduation.

Available to eligible students in Canada.

Student access

Use the same Clara account after graduation

Set it up during training. Keep it when you graduate.

While you are enrolled

Set up a sample practice

Use Clara to learn how the main parts of a practice fit together.

Booking site Calendar and reminders Records and notes Invoices and receipts Practice phone number Clara AI and reports
After graduation

Keep the account you already set up

Your first year is free. When you are ready to start your practice, your settings and workflows are already there.

Same login and settings One free year All Clara features Your own booking site Practice phone number Export your data anytime
Eligibility

For counselling and psychotherapy students across Canada

You can request access while enrolled or within one year of graduating from an eligible Canadian training program.

University, college, institute, and diploma programs are eligible.
Eligibility is based on where you plan to practise, not where you study.
Clara is not yet available to people who plan to practise in Quebec.
After you apply

What happens next

We send your login, you set up Clara, and your free graduate year begins when you graduate.

01

We confirm your eligibility

We reply within two business days with your login and the information you need to get started.

02

You set up Clara

Build your booking site, calendar, forms, billing, phone number, and other settings during your program.

03

Your free year starts at graduation

The same account continues for one year. We contact you before the free period ends, and nothing charges automatically.

Questions

What students ask first

Is Clara really free for students?

Yes. Eligible students receive Clara free while enrolled and for one year after graduation. Student access includes the same features as a standard account.

Who is eligible?

The program is for people enrolled in a counselling or psychotherapy training program in Canada, as well as people who graduated from an eligible program within the last year. Clara is not yet available to people who plan to practise in Quebec.

I do not have a school email. Can I still apply?

Yes. Email us from your regular address and attach a clear photo of your current student ID so we can confirm your enrolment.

What happens after I graduate?

Your free graduate year begins on your graduation date. When you are ready to begin independent work, you can use the same Clara account for your real practice. There is no new setup or migration.

What happens when the free year ends?

We will contact you before the end of your free year and explain your options. Nothing charges automatically, and you can export your data if you decide not to continue.

Can my school share this program?

Yes. Schools can link to this page or include Clara in a student resource list. Email hello@startclara.com if your program would like a short description to share.

Request your student account

Tell us where you are studying and when you expect to graduate. We will reply within two business days.