A therapy gift or friendly intervention. Help someone you care about take the first step.
Cover their first 3 to 10 sessions to remove the financial friction, then we encourage them to continue on their own.
Two ways to help
Cadou de terapie (voucher)
You gift 3, 5 or 10 sessions. We add the credit to their account and help them choose the right therapist.
The goal: remove the financial barrier to starting therapy, then encourage autonomy. After the first sessions, the person continues on their own.
Friendly intervention
We approach the situation with care, in the spirit of the "Intervention" episodes from How I Met Your Mother, but for something real. We can reach out to them or you can, with our guidance (script, email, script de apel).
Two options: we reach out discreetly and empathetically, or we give you templates and guidance so you can tell them yourself.
"Your gift pays for the start. The decision and the path forward stay with them."
Why this kind of gift makes sense
The cost barrier is real
Private therapy in the UK typically costs £50 to £100 per session (BACP's 2024 fees survey puts the median around £60). For many people, that's prohibitive when starting out.
The first step matters
Benefits show up early. Dose-response research suggests around 50% of clients see meaningful improvements by around session 8.
PubMed - Studii dose-effectDelaying therapy prolongs the difficulty
An untreated depressive episode can last 6 to 12 months in clinical samples, with a median of around 3 months in the general population. A meaningful share lasts much longer.
NCBI - Durata episoadelor depresiveThe return on this investment is real
WHO estimates that every £1 invested in treating depression and anxiety returns around £4 in health and productivity benefits.
World Health OrganizationWhy is it usually healthy for someone to pay for their own sessions?
Paying yourself increases commitment and reinforces a sense of autonomy, both key ingredients of real change.
How we reconcile the two: MatchyMatch packages are designed as a launchpad (3 to 5 gifted sessions). After the early sessions clarify goals and build a relationship with the therapist, the person decides on their own to continue, and how.
How it works, simple and confidential
The process is simple, discreet and guided by our experienced team.
Choose a package (3/5/10 sessions)
Pick the number of sessions you want to gift.
Decide: we reach out, or you do
We reach out to them discreetly and empathetically. You get a preview of the message first.
Matching cu terapeut potrivit
We find them the right therapist for their needs and preferences.
Sessions begin
Funds release per session. You receive confirmations, with no clinical details.
Trecerea la autonomie
After the package, they decide how to continue, with our support and resources.
Discretion and professionalism, guaranteed
Our team has experience handling sensitive conversations. We'll reach out with empathy and respect, making sure they feel supported, not judged.
Note: therapist fees vary. Packages fully or partially cover the first sessions depending on the fee you agree with the therapist.
"Intervention" in HIMYM, in case you missed it
In the show, the friend group stages "interventions" when someone has a harmful habit. We don't do a sketch. We use a professional, empathetic approach, with the person's consent and with full respect for confidentiality (UK GDPR).
"Sometimes your friends see things you can't." Marshall Eriksen
Choose your session package
Every session is worth the investment. More sessions, bigger impact.
Frequently asked questions
What if they refuse the gift or therapy?
Can I stay anonymous?
How do I know the funds reach the therapist?
Why not gift 20 sessions from the start?
Is it confidential?
What happens after the package ends?
Still have questions?
Email us at hello@matchymatch.co.uk