Online counselling & coaching

Don't suffer alone.
Get help.

Struggling with stress, relationships, or life changes? Find the right counsellor or coach for you — fully online and completely confidential.

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Simple process

How HopeNow works

From your first question to your first session — three simple steps.

1

Share what you need

Answer a short questionnaire about your needs, goals, and preferences. Our AI analyses your responses to understand what matters most.

2

Get matched instantly

Receive personalised recommendations based on your answers. Compare practitioners by speciality, approach, availability, and reviews.

3

Book and start securely

Book your first session online or in-person. Track progress with care plans, micro-tools, and secure messaging between sessions.

MindMate: AI support between sessions

Free CBT-based tools you can use any time

Evidence-based exercises to support your wellbeing between sessions — or even before your first one.

Free & public

Thought Reframing

Challenge unhelpful thinking patterns with guided CBT reframing exercises.

CBT Thought Diary

Record and analyse your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours over time.

Habit Tracker

Build positive habits with daily tracking and streak-based motivation.

Worry Log

Capture worries, rate their intensity, and track how they resolve over time.

Journal & Mood

Free-form journaling with mood tracking to spot patterns in your wellbeing.

Outcome Scales

Clinically validated measures to track your progress session over session.

Guidance

Not sure what you need?

Counselling and coaching serve different purposes. Toggle below to see which one is right for you.

Work through emotional challenges with a qualified counsellor. Counselling focuses on understanding and resolving difficulties like anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and life transitions.

AnxietyDepressionRelationshipsBreakupsMarriage issuesBurnoutGrief
Everything you need

Platform features

Tools and features designed to support every stage of your wellness journey.

AI-powered matching

Our intake questionnaire uses AI to recommend practitioners aligned with your needs, goals, and preferences.

Smart scheduling & reminders

See real-time availability, book instantly, and stay on track with calendar sync and automated reminders.

Secure audio/video & messaging

Connect with your practitioner through end-to-end encrypted video calls and in-app messaging.

Integrated payments

Simple, transparent pricing with secure online payments, invoicing, and receipt management.

Care plans & progress tracking

Collaborate on structured care plans with milestones, session notes, and outcome tracking.

Workshops & groups

Join group workshops on stress management, mindfulness, and personal growth — led by verified practitioners.

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What people are saying

Real experiences from clients and practitioners on the platform.

I am really comfortable with the advice that was given. Thank you!

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Appreciate you boosting my confidence and suggesting steps to improve confidence.

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Listened like a good friend and made the best effort to help me. I feel a lot better.

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For practitioners

For counsellors and coaches

Join a community of trusted professionals. We handle scheduling, payments, and client matching so you can focus on what you do best.

  • Self-service onboarding — create your profile and start accepting clients in minutes
  • Built-in tools — scheduling, care plans, messaging, and session notes included
  • Transparent payouts — clear fee structure with fast, reliable payments
Join as a practitioner
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Team in a modern office having a wellbeing check-in
For organizations

For organizations: sponsored sessions for your team

Give your employees access to vetted counsellors and coaches through a managed corporate wellness programme.

  • Sponsored sessions — employees access support at no personal cost
  • Usage insights — anonymised analytics on programme engagement
  • Dedicated onboarding — we help you launch and communicate the benefit
Get started for your team
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Ready to take the first step?

Whether you need a counsellor to work through a challenge or a coach to reach a goal, HopeNow makes finding the right support simple, safe, and personal.