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 a published 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 encrypted, and you can start fully anonymously. AI coaching has known limits with complex or clinical presentations. If you're in crisis, call 988 (US and Canada), 116 123 (Samaritans, UK and Ireland), 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. You can start Verke without an email address, phone number, or real name, and you can delete your history at any time. Conversations are encrypted in transit and at rest; once you create a free account, you can also set a passphrase so nobody at Verke can read your stored conversations. 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 free trial, you can continue on Basic at $0.99/week, Premium at $2.99/week, or Complete at $7.99/week (or pay monthly). Cancel anytime from your account settings — no commitment 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) — were evaluated in a three-arm randomized controlled trial of 102 adults with social anxiety at Stockholm University, supervised by Professor Per Carlbring. The results were published in the peer-reviewed journal Internet Interventions in 2026. See our research page for details.