Talk it through now, not when it gets worse

No. Verke is an AI coaching product — a self-help tool that draws on evidence-based methods therapists use (CBT, PDT, ACT, EFT, CFT, NVC). It is not clinical care, not a diagnostic tool, and not a substitute for a licensed professional. If you are in crisis or managing a complex condition, see a clinician.

Verke offers five specialist coaches, voice coaching, and 55 localized languages, with an ongoing Stockholm University RCT. Wysa is a free-tier CBT bot with FDA Breakthrough Device Designation. BetterHelp is licensed human therapy at $240–$400/month. Replika is a companion bot, not a coach. See our head-to-head comparisons for each.

Verke is designed for everyday stress, relationships, mood, and personal growth — not crisis care. Conversations are end-to-end encrypted and you can be fully anonymous. AI coaching has known limits with complex or clinical presentations. If you're in crisis, call 988 (US), 116 123 (UK/EU Samaritans), or visit findahelpline.com.

Yes. Verke's coaches are trained on six evidence-based approaches: cognitive-behavioral (CBT), psychodynamic (PDT), acceptance and commitment (ACT), emotionally focused (EFT), compassion-focused (CFT), and nonviolent communication (NVC). Each coach specializes in a different style — so you can pick the approach that matches how you want to work.

Yes. Verke does not require an email address, phone number, or real name. Your conversations are encrypted with a key stored only on your device, which means only you can ever read them. You can also delete your history at any time. Anonymity is a first-class design choice, not an afterthought.

Most people get real value from fifteen minutes every day or two — consistency matters more than length. Verke fits between tasks: a quick check-in on the commute, a voice call on a walk, a longer session in the evening. You steer the pace; scheduled sessions are optional, not required.

Yes. Marie is Verke's relationships coach, designed for couples. One partner starts the conversation; when ready, the other joins the same chat. Marie makes sure both perspectives are heard equally and uses Emotionally Focused Therapy principles to move conversations out of cycles and toward connection. Either partner can speak privately too.

After the 7-day trial (up to 60 messages), you can continue on Basic at $1.99/week, Premium at $4.99/week, or Complete at $7.99/week (annual pricing available). Cancel anytime from your account settings — no commitment, no email required for signup, and no penalty. Your conversations and history stay with you.

Verke ships in 55 localized languages for the app UI, and its coaches converse naturally in your language. Language support includes English, Spanish, Mandarin, Arabic, Hindi, French, German, Swedish, Portuguese, and 46 others. If your language is supported by the app, the coach conversation will feel native, not translated.

Yes. Two Verke coaches — Anna (psychodynamic) and Judith (cognitive-behavioral) — are being evaluated in an ongoing three-arm randomized controlled trial of 90 participants at Stockholm University, supervised by Professor Per Carlbring. The study runs through December 2027; primary-outcome results will be published at that point. See our research page for details.