Anna Lissova
Psychotherapist / Co-founder
PT
Pleso Therapy
Pleso Therapy is an online platform that matches UK‑qualified therapists to users through a brief quiz, presenting the top three verified therapists with video introductions for easy selection. Users can book and pay for secure, browser‑based video sessions on a pay‑as‑you‑go basis or via discounted bundles, with a free 20‑minute guide call to help choose the right therapist and modality.
- Applications
- Digital Health
- Healthcare Technology
- Software Only
Updated 5 months ago
Funding
Raised to date
$1.2MRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Funding rounds are not available yet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Many individuals struggle to find qualified mental health therapists who are conveniently accessible, leading to delayed or inconsistent treatment for issues such as anxiety, stress, burnout, and low mood. Traditional therapy often requires in‑person visits, fixed schedules, and navigating opaque provider qualifications, which can deter people from seeking help.
Solution
Pleso Therapy offers an online platform that matches users with UK‑qualified therapists through a brief, three‑minute quiz. The service presents the top three best‑matched therapists, each with verified credentials, professional body membership, and a video introduction, allowing users to choose a therapist they feel comfortable with. Sessions are booked and paid for securely via the platform, with no mandatory subscription unless the user opts for a recurring bundle. Therapy is delivered through a proprietary, browser‑based video interface that requires no software installation, enabling flexible scheduling from any private location. The platform also provides a free 20‑minute Therapy Guide call to help users select the right therapist and therapy modality, ensuring a good fit before the first paid session.
Target Audience
Primary customers are adults (18+) in the UK seeking convenient, confidential online therapy for anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, relationship issues, and related mental health concerns.
Features
- Automated matching quiz that generates personalized therapist recommendations in minutes
- Therapist profiles include verified qualifications, professional body membership, enhanced DBS checks, and video introductions
- Secure, pay‑as‑you‑go booking with optional discounted bundles or 4‑session subscription, all processed via Stripe
- Browser‑based video sessions (no app download) with encrypted connections and GDPR‑compliant data handling
- Free 20‑minute Therapy Guide call to assist with therapist selection and modality choice
- Ability to switch therapists once for free through the Care Team
- Gift cards that can be applied to any therapist and redeemed via a code at checkout