We care as much about our therapists as we do about our clients.
A therapist community that gives you colleagues, clinical learning and practical help to grow a successful private practice, for just £20 a month.
Why Us
Private practice should work for therapists, too.
We want to change the landscape for therapists in private practice, so they're seen as the main characters, not just part of a supply chain.
Because therapists deserve more than a place to list their services. They deserve colleagues to learn from, people to share ideas with and practical help building a practice they enjoy.
That's what we're building at Pear, alongside more than 100 therapists who are already part of the community.
Pear gives you practical help with the business side of private practice, and people to work it out with, while your practice stays entirely your own.
Being a therapist is one thing. Running a business? That's another.
But you don't have to go it alone.
There's a lot to like about working for yourself. You decide how you work, who you work with, when you work and what you charge.
But private practice also asks you to do things your training didn't really cover. Working out how to market yourself. Writing about your work in a way that gets the right clients in touch. Building a practice that earns you a good living without taking over your life.
There's a lot to figure out, and having people who can share what they've tried, what they've learnt and what actually works can make a real difference.
Private practice should work for therapists, too.
People who understand your work, bring different perspectives and genuinely want to see you do well.
The kind of people who:
Share an article, podcast or bit of training because they thought you'd find it interesting.
Offer a different perspective that makes you rethink something.
Recommend you to a client because they know your work and think you'd be a great fit.
Recommend you to a client because they know your work and think you'd be a great fit.
That's what we're building at Pear, alongside more than 100 therapists who are already part of the community.
"A community of therapists who talk to each other, share what's hard, show up to workshops on things like running a sustainable practice or working with complicated grief. It's been everything I hoped a professional community could be."
Alexandra, Pear therapist
What being a part of Pear looks like.
There are more than 100 therapists in the Pear community, working across different modalities, specialisms and parts of the UK.
There’s always something going on, but you don’t have to be everywhere. Come to the things that interest you, help you in your work or simply fit into your week. We organise the community around three things: Connect, Share and Grow.
Get to know other therapists.
Pear buddy
We’ll introduce you to another therapist we think you’ll get on with.
Monday lunches
Every other Monday, Jo, Tallie, and whoever’s free, get together online for an informal lunch and a catch-up.
Corridor conversations
Once a month, get together for the kind of conversations that happen naturally when you work around other people.
In-person events
Starting in 2027 we’re aiming to get everyone together, twice a year.
Learn from other therapists, and share what you know too.
Clinical seminars
Every fortnight, a Pear therapist or guest speaker shares their expertise. We've covered everything from boarding school syndrome to masculinity in the therapy room, and sessions are recorded.
Weekly therapy surgeries
Bring something from your clinical work you've been thinking about and hear how other therapists might approach it. Jo joins every week.
Peer supervision
Join a small group of Pear therapists for regular peer supervision.
Clinical skills groups
Explore specialist areas of practice or interest in more depth with other therapists.
Resources and recommendations
Swap useful papers, podcasts, training and anything else worth sharing with the community.
4+ hours of CPD every month
Many of these sessions count towards your CPD, with at least four hours available each month.
Get some help with the business side of private practice.
Practical how-to sessions
Every fortnight, we tackle something useful, from marketing your practice and setting up an Instagram ad to writing a bio that attracts the clients you want to work with.
Marketing group
Caroline, a Pear therapist with a marketing background, runs a monthly accountability group where you can work on your practice, keep moving things forward and get advice from an expert in the field.
Referrals between therapists
Get to know what other members do, so when someone isn’t right for you, you know another therapist you’d be happy to recommend.
Built by therapists for therapists.
When you join, you’ll get to know Jo and Tallie, and they’ll get to know you, too.
Together, they bring both sides of Pear together: understanding what people need when they’re looking for therapy, and making sure the therapists they find are looked after, too.
Her own struggle to find the right therapist is what led to the idea of Pear in the first place. Today, she brings the community to life, organising everything from Monday lunches to practical how-to sessions and finding more ways for Pear therapists to connect, learn and grow. She's also training to be a therapist!
She speaks to every therapist before they join, takes part in the weekly therapy surgeries, clinical seminars and is the brains behind how clients and therapists are paired.
“I’m enjoying being with Pear, it’s encouraging me to push my boundaries!”
Amy, Pear therapist
Membership is £20 a month.
That gives you access to the full Pear community, including clinical seminars, weekly therapy surgeries, peer groups, Monday lunches, business and marketing sessions, events and at least four hours of CPD each month.
Sessions are recorded too, so if you can't make something live, you can catch up whenever suits you. You can get involved as much or as little as works for you and your practice.
Membership is paid monthly by direct debit, and you can leave with a month’s notice.
Become a Pear therapistWho we're looking for.
We want Pear to be a community of therapists who take their work seriously, enjoy learning from other people and have something they want to share, too.
Beyond that, it’s your practice. You decide your fees, your hours, who you work with and how you work.
How do I join the Pear community?
Joining is straightforward, and we’ll keep you in the loop along the way.
Want to talk to us first? You can book 15 minutes with Tallie before joining, or come along to our next Founders’ Q&A.
Register your interest
Tell us a little about you and your work so we can check Pear is right for you. If it looks like a good fit, we’ll email you with the next steps.
Complete your practice form
We’ll ask you to complete a more detailed form about your practice and the clients you enjoy working with so you're ready to be paired with clients if that opportunity arises. We'll also set up your membership Direct Debit.
We’ll check a few things
We’ll verify your qualifications, insurance and ask your supervisor for a reference. Once you've completed your practice form and set up your Direct Debit, you're officially a Pear member, even if your supervisor's reference takes a little longer.
Welcome to Pear
Meet Jo and other new therapists on your welcome call, get access to our community and online content on Vimeo, and receive invitations to upcoming events. You can also opt into a Pear buddy or peer supervision group if you'd like.
Join our founders Q&A.
Interested in Pear but want to get a feel for the community before joining?
Every month, we host an informal online Q&A where you can meet us, hear more about what's happening in Pear and ask anything you'd like to know. You'll see the date of our next Q&A when you click through to book. If you can't make it, email us at community@ilovepear.co.uk and ask us anything.
Come and meet Jo and TallieFAQs about the Pear therapist community
What is the Pear therapist community?
Pear is a UK-based community for therapists in private practice. It’s a place to meet other therapists, learn from each other, continue developing clinically and get practical help with running your practice.
Members can join regular clinical seminars, therapy surgeries, peer groups, Monday lunches, marketing sessions and other community events.
How much does it cost?
Pear membership is £20 a month by direct debit. If you decide to leave, we ask for a month’s notice.
How much CPD is included?
There are at least four hours of CPD available each month through our clinical seminars, therapy surgeries, peer supervision and clinical skills groups.
Many of our learning sessions are recorded, so you can catch up whenever suits you.
Who can join Pear?
You need to be a qualified therapist, a member of a relevant professional body, insured to practise in the UK and receiving appropriate ongoing supervision.
We also ask therapists to offer clients referred through Pear a free 15-minute discovery call.
Do I get client referrals?
Pear is growing organically, and we hope to be able to offer more client referrals as we grow.
For now, we're not sending Pear client referrals to new members. If a client isn't the right fit for one of our founding therapists, other members will be first in line.
Therapists within the community also share referrals with each other when they know someone who could be a better fit.
Is the community online?
Yes, our community activities take place online, so you can join from wherever you are.
We're also hoping to introduce in-person events in 2027, giving everyone more.