Aligned puts therapists first

Build your private practice with regular high-quality client referrals, no monthly fees, and no interference with your work

The #1 Platform for Therapists in Private Practice

Accredited therapist available for in-person and online therapy, smiling and approachable

Who is Aligned?

We’re on a mission to grow your private practice.

  • We believe the best way to serve clients is to make it easier for therapists to practice.

  • We believe the main determinant factor of therapy success is the “therapeutic alliance”. Thus, we believe that better matching = vastly better outcomes for clients and therapists.

  • We believe that with better ways to match clients and therapists, we can encourage more people to start the “right” therapy for them. With this, we’ll make full-time, sustainable private practice a reality for more therapists across the U.K.

Why should I work with aligned?

  • Happy therapists supported by a referral network for regular new clients

    Regular Client Referrals

    Online directories don't provide enough client referrals to allow you to run your private practice full time.

    Aligned aims to provide a steady stream of referrals - whether you work in-person, online, or both.

  • Therapist smiling behind a fully paid invoice, representing reliable client payments

    More Pay In Your Pocket

    Online platforms charge a monthly fee for few referrals, or "own" the client relationship and give therapists just 30-50% of the session price.

    You only pay Aligned the cost of one session for each client who starts therapy.

  • Notebook and pen beside a 'Let's Begin' sign, representing a smooth start to therapy sessions

    Therapies Begin Smoothly

    We explain our matches to clients, and educate them on how effective therapy can be, as well as what is expected from them.

    Aligned diligently explores each client's individual case before a match is made.

Does that sound good? Sign up in 15 mins

Still got questions? No problem - read on!

How do I get started?

1. Sign Up (15 min)

First, we need to get to know you. Sign up with the email you use for your private practice. Once you have an account, fill in your basic information and book a call with our clinical team

2. Video Interview (30 min)

Let’s chat! You'll meet a member of the team who will introduce the company and answer any questions you have. They will ask questions to understand your motivations to join

3. Start Receiving Matches

After a successful interview, your account activates and you'll start receiving matches. To stay 'active' on our platform, you just need to spend 2 minutes weekly to tell us you’re available

Is aligned right for my practice?

We think so, if…

  • Stack of coins with upward arrow, representing therapists keeping more of their income by avoiding high platform fees

    You want to retain more of your earnings

    You believe that the therapy market in the UK is broken. You’re tired of giving online platforms 30-50% commission on every session held, or earning an average of~£30k per year through the NHS.

  • Cogwheel with finger icon, symbolising therapist autonomy and full control over their client work and schedule

    You want total control over your practice

    You know how best to serve your clients both clinically and otherwise. You want to use the tools, email accounts and clinical methods you already use, to manage and conduct therapy sessions.

  • Growing plant and bar chart, representing simplified practice growth with steady client referrals

    You Want Your Practice To Grow Effortlessly

    You want consistent enquiries, and want to ramp your workload up and down at your own pace. You don’t want to worry about your own sales or marketing, or to pay directories that don’t deliver clients.

  • Target icon with user avatar, indicating selective client matching and therapist choice in client partnerships

    You Want To Choose Who You Work With

    You're tired of being told who you have to work with. You want to receive clients whose needs specifically match your expertise and the interest areas in which you want to practice most.

FAQs

How does client Matching work?

Our AI algorithm reviews your specialty, treatment approaches, pricing, and more against the needs stated by the client during their intake. The client then ‘approves’ the match before contact details are shared both ways.

Can I offer Therapy online, in-person, or even both?

You choose where you work. Aligned supports:

  • Virtual-only: Work with clients anywhere

  • In-person-only: take referrals from clients close to your office

  • Hybrid: offer both to improve your match frequency and income

How do you use AI?

We use AI in two ways - firstly for client intake, and secondly in our matching algorithm. Our AI emulates a “superhuman matching coordinator” and can understand client requirements in 10-15 minutes with a client, just like a human would.

Don’t worry - we’ll never support the replacement of therapists with AI. We’ve got your back.

Is there a large admin burden to use the service?

Not at all. You use whatever tools you already use in your practice - we don’t interfere with how you work best.

You only need to log in once per week to tell us (i) who has started or stopped therapy, and (ii) whether you’re still available for new leads.

Can I control my own pricing and availability?

Absolutely. You set your own hourly rates for individuals, couples and concessions (if offered). You tell us when you are available to receive new leads. Aligned works around your practice, not the other way around!

What are the fees and how do i get paid?

There are no monthly fees with Aligned, and you only pay for referrals if a client starts therapy. We only charge the first session fee, and invoice you monthly for the matches who start therapy.

For our first partner therapists we are offering free referrals in exchange for service feedback.

How many client referrals will I get every month?

As a new service, it’s not possible for us to commit to a steady flow or a minimum number. Our goal is to quickly become a consistent and significant source of referrals for your practice, and to do this we are capping initial therapist sign-ups. Ultimately, our goal is to become the only referral source you need!

What’s the catch? Sounds too good to be true.

There’s no catch. We’re building the first Therapist platform built truly for therapists. We don’t want to control your practice, we want to help you grow it. We think being a therapist is a critical vocation, and we recognise that it’s getting harder, not easier. Join today, and help us fix that.