Aligned puts therapists first

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

The #1 Platform for Therapists in Private Practice.

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What 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 the right therapist. With this, we’ll make full-time, sustainable private practice a reality for more therapists across the U.K.

Why should I join Aligned?

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

    Well-matched referrals

    Other companies match therapists and patients only on practical factors like availability, location and budget.

    Aligned also uses style and fit factors, meaning referrals are likely to proceed.

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

    More pay in your pocket

    Online platforms charge high annual fees, or "own" the client relationship and give therapists just 30-50% of the session price.

    Aligned’s low fees equates to around 15-20% of the fees you charge your clients.

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

    Therapies begin smoothly

    We explain matches to clients, whilst educating them on how effective therapy can be and on what they should expect.

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

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Still got questions? No problem - read on!

How do I get started?

1. Onboarding Form (15 min)

First, we need to collect your basic information. Fill in our short form where we collect basic information on your practice, including the fees you charge, a short therapist bio, and more.

2. Video Call (30 min)

Let’s chat! To match you well, we need to build a better picture of who you are and how you practice. We’ll ask a few deeper questions on our call, and will answer any questions you have.

3. Start receiving matches!

After our video call we‘ll ask you to supply a 60-second intro recording (clients love this as a way to get to know you before a first call). Upon receipt, you're eligible to start receiving matches!

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’re tired of giving online platforms 30-50% commission for each 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 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 to grow your practice effortlessly

    You want consistent, well-matched enquiries, without having to worry about your own sales or marketing or paying to list on directories

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

    You want more choice over who you 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?

All clients speak with us first, answering questions relating to their presenting issues, practical constraints, and various style and fit factors that might can affect therapeutic alliance.

One of our experienced therapy-matchers then reviews their intake and matches to the ideal therapist for their case. Clients ‘approve’ every 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 for client intake if a client consents. We have an AI Voice Agent called “Ali”, who emulates a “superhuman intake coordinator” and can extract and understand client requirements in 10-15 minutes, just like a human would.

Clients can always decide to do their intake and onboarding with a human instead.

Note that we’ll never support the replacement of therapists with AI. We’ve got your back.

How many referrals will I get?

We do not commit ourselves to a monthly number, but we aim for around 1 referral per month. You only pay when someone starts therapy.

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 charge the first session fee, plus 10% of all subsequent session fees. Given that most Aligned clients stay in therapy for 10 to 25 sessions this usually equates to 14-19% of fees that a client pays.

You collect payments and we invoice you monthly re-investing most of the fees back into marketing platforms, growing for the benefit of all of our member network.

Is there lots of admin required?

Not at all. You use whatever tools you already use in your practice - we don’t interfere with how you work. You simply report monthly on the outcomes of the referrals that we send to you, and we invoice off of the back of this reporting.

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.