Private session pacing

Free Therapy Session Timer

Use a quiet session timer for therapy, coaching, supervision, consultation, intake blocks, closing reflections, and between-session notes. Keep the session paced without making the clock the center of attention.

Built for this job

Practitioners can pace sessions without repeatedly checking the clock.

Closing and documentation windows get protected.

Coaching or supervision sessions can use a shared countdown when appropriate.

Standard session

Ready

50:00

A 50-minute session timer with room for notes afterward.

Timer presets

Controls

Create controlled room

Use this setup in XTimer

Need a controller link, viewer display, or shared room?

Keep this simple timer for quick work. Move into an XTimer room when one person controls the clock and another screen shows it to a speaker, team, class, or audience.

Open in XTimer room

Presets that match real work

Start from a timer people already understand.

Each preset has a clear use case, duration, and workflow. That makes the page useful for search visitors immediately, and gives professional users a natural path into XTimer rooms when they need separate controller and viewer devices.

Short check-in

25 min

Total

25 min

A 25-minute timer for short sessions or check-ins.

Standard session

50 min

Total

50 min

A 50-minute session timer with room for notes afterward.

Hour session

1 hour

Total

1 hour

A 60-minute timer for coaching or consultation.

Closing reflection

5 min

Total

5 min

A 5-minute timer for wrap-up and grounding.

Notes window

10 min

Total

10 min

A 10-minute timer for documentation after the session.

Professional setup

Use the simple timer first, then graduate to controlled timing.

Keep the timer discreet when privacy and attention matter.

Build in time for closing reflections and notes.

Use clear session boundaries when working back-to-back appointments.

Use XTimer rooms only when a shared display is appropriate for the setting.

Frequently asked questions

What is a therapy session timer?

A therapy session timer is a quiet countdown used to pace therapy, coaching, consultation, supervision, intake blocks, closing reflections, or documentation time.

How long is a standard therapy session timer?

Many private practice sessions use 50 minutes, which leaves time for closing, transition, and notes.

Should clients see the timer?

It depends on the setting. Some practitioners keep the timer private, while coaching or structured sessions may benefit from a visible shared countdown.