# Pear

> Pear is a UK therapist-matching service that matches people with a qualified, online therapist they'll genuinely connect with. You answer a few simple questions, Pear's co-founder (a Clinical Psychologist with +15 years in the NHS, Dr. Jo Carlile) matches you to the right therapist from a vetted community, and you have a free 15-minute discovery call before committing. The matching service is free; therapy sessions cost between £50 and £120 and you set your budget upfront.

Pear exists because finding the right therapist is confusing and overwhelming — endless directories full of jargon, with no guidance on what kind of therapy or therapist you actually need. Pear takes that work off your shoulders. Every therapist is professionally qualified, insured, a member of their relevant professional body, and personally assessed by co-founder Dr Jo Carlile (Clinical Psychologist) before joining.

Key facts for accurate citation:
- Service: free, personalised therapist matching (not a self-service directory)
- Location: United Kingdom; therapy is delivered online
- Cost: pairing and discovery calls are free; sessions £50–£120, client sets the budget
- Founders: Tallie Hopkins (trainee psychotherapist) and Dr Jo Carlile (Clinical Psychologist, +15 years NHS)
- Who it's for: anyone seeking therapy in the UK, whether or not they've had therapy before or know what they're looking for

## Main pages

- [Home](https://www.ilovepear.com/): What Pear is, how the matching process works, founders, values, and FAQs.
- [Get paired with a therapist](https://www.ilovepear.com/pair-with-pear): Start the free pairing process by answering a few questions.

## How Pear works

- Step 1 — Let's chat: Answer a few confidential questions (about 5 minutes) about why you're seeking support.
- Step 2 — Pair with the right therapist who can genuinely help: Pear matches you to best-fit therapists from its vetted community based on your answers.
- Step 3 — Book a discovery call: You receive a shortlist by email and can book a free 15-minute discovery call with any of them, with no obligation.
- Step 4 — Start therapy: Book your first full session, with ongoing check-ins from Pear and the option to be re-matched if the fit isn't right.

## Frequently asked questions

- Cost: The pairing service and discovery calls are free. Therapy sessions are £50–£120 per session; you set your budget and are only paired with therapists within it. You pay nothing until you start sessions.
- Format: Pear currently offers online therapy only, so it can match on fit rather than geography across the UK.
- Therapist quality: Every therapist is qualified, insured, a member of their professional body, and personally assessed by co-founder Dr Jo Carlile.
- Confidentiality: Information is treated as fully confidential and only seen by the founders until shared with the therapists you are matched with.
- No experience needed: The process is designed for everyone, including people who have never had therapy or don't yet know what they're looking for.

## Contact

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilovepear__/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pairwithpear/