Therapist Matching That Actually Works
When you want to start therapy, the last thing you need is to spend hours looking for the right therapist.
Let Aligned do the hard work for you.
In-Person or Online
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UK Qualified Therapists
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Free To Use Matching
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In-Person or Online 〰️ UK Qualified Therapists 〰️ Free To Use Matching 〰️
Therapist Matching That Actually Works
When you want therapy, the last thing you need is to spend days looking for the right therapist.
Let Aligned do the hard work for you.
Tired of Directories and Platforms?
You spend hours scrolling through options, managing emails & intro calls…
You read long profiles that don’t really explain how the therapist works or what they truly specialise in…
And when you find someone you like, your schedules don’t line up.
We only match you to therapists who:
Have been vetted for quality
Are available to take you as a client
Are experienced specialists in the issues you are personally facing
You tell us what you want, and we do the heavy lifting.
Aligned Finds The Right Therapist Painlessly
The Right Therapist Makes A Huge Difference
Our therapists provide:
Sessions online, in person, or a hybrid
Individual, couples or family therapy
Weekly, fortnightly or ad-hoc sessions
Pricing from £50, often with lower concession rates
Practical shorter courses or more exploratory ongoing support
All Aligned Therapists are independent, verified, and UK association members.
What Clients Are Saying
“I’d tried therapy twice in my early 20s and decided it wasn’t for me. Turns out, I hadn’t found a therapist I clicked with. Now that I have, I’m so much happier and more confident than ever before”
William, Client, 29
“I was pleasantly surprised at how smooth the online experience was. Ali was simple to use, the questions it asked felt spot-on, and the answers were encouraging in a way that made me feel acknowledged and understood.”
Naomi, Client, 60
“It feels like a one-of-a-kind therapy company. Aligned charges me fair fees and puts far more effort into matching than any other referral pathway I work with… What’s not to like?”
Jinny, Therapist, 45
How The Magic Happens
1. Share What Matters to You
You choose to speak with Ali, our AI-Onboarding specialist, or a matching specialist. We’ll ask a both practical and ‘fit’ focused questions - and you can ask us any questions about therapy.
Personalised · Free · When Suits You
2. We Select an Excellent Match
We search our network to find the therapist who best matches your needs. If none are a great fit, we contact out-of-network therapists and vet new therapists on your behalf.
Verified · Great Match · Done in 24h
3. Decide to Proceed or Rematch
If you like the therapist we suggest, great! We put you in touch by email. If before or after meeting them you decide they aren’t the right fit, let us know why and we’ll restart the search.
Easy Rematch · No login · Control
Relationship is a Huge Factor
It surprises most people, but research has consistently shown that the quality of the relationship you build with your therapist is twice as important in therapy success as the techniques that they use during therapy.
That’s why we focus on matching you with the right therapist - someone you can trust, collaborate with, and work alongside.
Because when the fit is right, therapy works.
Based on decades of psychotherapy outcome research (Lambert, 1992; Wampold & Imel, 2015; Fluckiger et al., 2018, Norcross & Lambert, 2019)
From Everyday Worries to Life’s Hardest Moments, We’re With You.
No two people bring the same story to therapy. Whatever you’re facing, our therapists meet you where you are.
Our counsellors can support you with:
ADHD
OCD
Stress
Couples Therapy
Anxiety
Trauma
Self Esteem
Eating Disorders
Depression
Relationships
Life Transitions
Family Counselling
…or pretty much any other issue you wish to discuss.
FAQs
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Yes. Using Aligned to find your matches is completely free, and we’ll find you an excellent therapist match without paying a penny. You pay therapists directly once you decide to begin therapy sessions.
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Therapists on Aligned set their own rates, which usually start from £50 per session. Fees vary based on experience and specialism, and some offer concessionary rates. You’ll see the by-session cost upfront before contacting.
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Not every therapist feels like the right fit, and we encourage you to ask us to rematch if you don’t like the profile we’ve shared. Each time you do, we’ll refine the search based on your feedback.
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Even with thoughtful matching, it doesn’t always work out. In general we recommend doing 2-3 paid sessions before deciding a particular therapist isn’t right for you, but it’s your call. Just contact us and we’ll re-start the search.
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Yes. You can choose in-person, online, or both. About 75% of our network offers face-to-face therapy as well as online therapy, so you can stick to one format or even agree a hybrid approach.
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That’s a very common position to be in, and it’s exactly why we built Aligned. You don’t need to know the jargon or the right therapy style for your case. Our questions unearth what matters to you, and we’ll turn that into matches you can explore.
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Definitely. Many people use Aligned knowing exactly what they want - for example EMDR, CBT, or a therapist of a certain age or gender. We'll filter any match we send you so that you don't waste time on options that don't suit.
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Therapists will contact you within 24 hours of receiving your enquiry. Many of the therapists have space the same week, especially for online sessions, and we’ll only ever show you therapists with space in the coming 2-4 weeks.