Pair with your ideal therapist today
Better mental wellbeing starts with the right pair. We make finding a therapist easy - no jargon, no overwhelm. Just the ripe support.
“Finding a great therapist shouldn’t feel like another problem to solve. That’s where we come in. We know the right, easy-to-answer questions that will enable us to find your ideal therapist based on your unique needs, preferences and personality.”
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Our process
How Pear works
Finding a therapist can feel confusing, it’s hard to know what to look for. Let us do the work for you. We’ve created an easy, friendly process that helps us gather what we need to pair you up with your ideal therapist. We’ll guide you through a few simple questions. Nothing overwhelming, just a clear path to the right support. Because when the match is ripe (see what we did there?) , everything clicks.
At Pear we care as much about our therapists as we do about our clients. Pear is a growing community of likeminded professionals who want to connect, share and grow alongside each other, whilst also receiving a steady stream of best-fit referrals. We'd love to talk to you about joining our community.
Step 1
Let’s chat
Answer a few questions and share some information with us about why you are seeking support (no wrong answers). This should take around 5 minutes. All this information is confidential and securely stored.
Step 2
Pair with your ideal therapist
Based on what you tell us, we will search our trusted community of therapists to find you someone who’s a great fit.
Step 3
Book in a discovery call
We'll email you a shortlist of therapists based on your answers, no obligation to follow up. You can book a free 15-minute discovery call with any of them to get a feel for how they work.
Step 4
Start your therapy journey
Book your first full session with your ideal therapist. We will be there to support you and check in along the way. If your circumstances change or you’re questioning whether the pairing was quite right, we can work with you to find someone more suitable.
Step 1
Who are we looking for?
Qualified therapists who are actively practising and want to set their own fees and working hours. Therapists who want to be part of a supportive community and at the same time have great-fit referrals landing in their inbox.
Step 2
Let's connect
If you want more info or an informal chat, fill in the contact form below and we will answer any questions. If we've pear-suaded (couldn't resist) you to join our community then here is our Pear for Therapists form to get you started.
Step 3
Welcome to the community
Once we have your info, we'll arrange a call. At Pear, getting to know our therapists really matters, it's how we create the best pairings. We're excited to have you join us, its good to be part of something that just fits.
What we stand for
Pear’s community values
Normalise
Life can be bumpy, and there shouldn't be stigma attached to getting some support. We see mental wellbeing as something we all need to prioritise.
Quality
Our therapist community is a group of highly-qualified professionals, bound by stringent ethical standards. Our reputation is built on the top quality support we can offer, whatever the budget.
Inclusive
We respect your individuality and will meet you wherever you’re at in your journey.
Compassionate
We know life can feel heavy so we’re here to support you and hopefully make things feel a little lighter.
Approachable
We make it easy and seamless to access the right support for you. No jargon allowed.
Think therapy could really help but you don’t know where to start?
Let Pear easily and seamlessly pair you with a therapist you’ll click with.
Founders
Meet the pair behind Pear
Hi, I’m Tallie
The idea for Pear was born out of my own struggle to find a therapist. I was navigating a difficult family situation and I knew I needed some support from someone that had no other involvement in my life. I started looking and, WOW, it was a minefield. Google searches led to endless online directories filled with therapy jargon. I didn’t have a clue what type of therapy I needed or who was the best person to help me. I just wanted to tell someone what I was struggling with and for the right therapist to ap-pear...
This planted the seed that Pear grew from.
After weeks of searching, I did eventually find an amazing therapist who totally changed the way that I look at my life. This has made me so passionate about the impact that great-fit therapists can have on people’s lives.
Oh and I'm also training to be a Psychotherapist. I now understand the jargon so you don’t have to.
And I’m Jo!
I'm a Clinical Psychologist who spent over 15 years training and working within the NHS. I left 5 years ago when I wanted to work flexibly around my family. I now run a private practice, Carlile Psychology Ltd.
I see first hand how confusing and mysterious the therapy process is, and it really doesn’t need to be!
Matching people to great fit therapists doesn’t have to be luck or guesswork. The idea behind Pear is to offer a place where people can come wherever they’re at in their journey and easily find a great therapist based on their individual needs.
I believe that we are all wired differently and what you need to nourish your mental wellbeing will differ hugely from the next person. Pear was founded on the ethos that we want to nurture this individuality and help you find someone that works for you.
Testimonials
What our clients have to say
“Pear completely took the pain of this process away. They listened carefully and thoughtfully recommended a therapist based on my very specific needs and expectations.”
“I am so grateful for Pear's support and I think the work they are doing is so important and invaluable. Thank you so much again for everything!”
“Pear maintained regular communication during the search, and I am now very pleased to say that I have started to attend sessions with a suitable new therapist and things are far more positive.”
“Having had several unsuccessful attempts with therapy in the past to the extent that I was unsure whether I would be able to find anyone suitable to help me I was extremely grateful to have found Pear.”
Got any questions?
Reach out to Jo and Tallie
We will get back to you as quickly as possible.
Frequently asked questions
We know that we’re doing something quite different to what is currently on offer when you're searching for a therapist so we're expecting lots of questions! If your question isn’t answered here - get in touch with us, we’d love to hear from you.
How much does this service cost?
Our pairing service is totally free, as are your therapist discovery calls. We know finding a therapist can be a daunting task so we wanted to make sure you weren’t out of pocket until you have found your ideal therapist. You will be charged when you start to have full-length sessions with your therapist.
Does Pear offer online or face to face therapy?
The majority of our clients want to work online so their therapist choice is not restricted by geography. However, if you would like to work in person, please let us know during your pairing conversation and we will find you someone in your local area.
How does the Pear pairing process work?
One of our founders, Jo, is a Clinical Psychologist and has designed a short, AI-based conversation based on the information that we need to know in order to pair you with a therapist that will best suit your individual needs. This process takes away the guesswork and allows us to make informed suggestions about an ideal therapist based on what you’re going through and the type of person you are.
I don’t really know where to start. I dont know how to answer the questions about the support I might need?
This is a common feeling, and one of the main reasons we created Pear. Feel free to only answer the questions that you feel you can. We totally appreciate that some people feel overwhelmed and confused by this whole process. A lot of us don’t quite know what we are struggling with or how to put it into words. The conversation is designed to explore what you might know. If the AI conversation feels a little too much right now, send us an email and we can take things from there.
Is my information confidential?
Yes, your information is treated totally confidentially. Our founders, Jo Carlile and Tallie Hopkins, are the only people that have access to the information you provide on this platform and then once we provide your information to your therapist, they will be bound by confidentiality in their code of ethics.
Do I need to have had therapy in the past?
Definitely not! At Pear our pairing process is designed for anyone, regardless of what stage of their own personal therapy journey they are at. Some people have had therapy and are looking to replicate a previous experience, some are looking to try something new. Others are ready to dip their toe into the world of therapy and want some help getting started.
Am I expected to know what I’m looking for?
No, in fact we expect you not to know. Everyone's knowledge about therapy varies. We are all unique and our understanding of our own needs and how they fit into different types of therapy will vary significantly. This is where Pear can help you, we will guide you through the process of finding an ideal therapist regardless of what you might or might not know.
Can I start the pairing process for someone else?
Ideally it would be the therapy seeker who engages with the process. But we also understand that sometimes the very first steps are taken by someone else who cares. Therapist profile suggestions are sent via email so make sure if you are putting the individual's email address you have their permission.
What happens if I don’t like the look of the pairings offered to me?
This is totally fine. Whilst the feedback on the quality of our pairings has been extremely positive so far, we understand that we might not always get it spot on. Our ethos is all about respecting individuality and not putting people in boxes. If you are confused about a pairing, you can reply to the email and we can explain and find some other options if that feels appropriate.
Do I have to follow up on any of the pairings shown to me?
There is absolutely no pressure to follow up. Take this journey at your own pace. Pear therapists are not shown client data so it is up to you to make contact. Please remember that even if you do make contact, there is no obligation to book in with them. All of our therapists offer a minimum of 15-minute consultations so why not have a chat and see how you feel.