UNITED KINGDOM / AGILITYPR.NEWS / December 01, 2020 /

Paranimo is a mental health technology start up on a mission to: 

• Reduce the complexity of finding the most relevant UK Therapist by the use of innovative matching technology.
• Increase the accessibility to, and facilitate the delivery of, private online talking therapy to people with existing and emerging Mental Health issues. 
• Support the availability and employment of private Mental Health talking Therapists across the UK.

They believe getting the right mental health support doesn’t have to be complicated or dependent upon where you live. 

To solve these challenges, Paranimo have created an "all in one" Mental Health platform designed to match people's mental health circumstances to UK based private therapists' areas of expertise using a unique matching system. They have built a secure and accessible therapy environment they call the “Virtual Therapy Room” delivered over video - meaning location is never a hindrance to accessing the Mental Health support people need.

Co-founder Matthew Vamplew knows from personal experience that the whole process of accessing mental health support is challenging – especially when support is needed throughout life. The existing routes for accessing private Mental Health Therapy are both complex and confusing - adding additional stress and anxiety to a person seeking it.

“Accessing mental health support in the UK is challenging. I know first hand and am certainly not the only one. But it doesn't have to be this way. Paranimo was born out of this experience, to help make access to mental health support less complex or limited by your location. 

We are at the start of our journey, and I am very excited about what we can achieve and the positive difference we can have on mental health in the UK.”

Matthew was convinced that through technology, access to mental health support could be done better and the seed of an idea emerged; an all in one mental health platform designed to match people’s unique mental health circumstances specifically to UK based therapists' areas of expertise regardless of location,

“I shared this concept with my now Co-Founder Daniel who was concluding his PhD in Neuroscience. We both agreed that this “matching concept” could be our chance to revolutionise the way mental health is sought and delivered in the UK. In Latin “Par” means Match and “Animo” means Mind and in May 2019 Paranimo was born. We have gone from strength to strength, testing our platform with both clients and therapists to ensure we have a solution that works for both.”

“We have won two Innovate UK grants to help support the mental wellbeing of vulnerable people across the UK as well as the employment of private therapists. Having that government backing really gives me confidence that what we offer can make a difference. We have also been selected as a finalist for the Business Leader Covid-19 Business Hero Award!”

Therapist Jo Hooper is excited to be part of the launch,

“I was drawn to it because it’s evident Matthew and Dan have spent a lot of time understanding the challenges faced by both sides of the therapeutic relationship; people seeking mental health support and therapists wishing to provide it. Most of all, I like the ethical approach they have taken towards the business. Therapy is still a very difficult and often confusing service to access, and unfortunately people still find it hard to find a therapist that’s right for them. Paranimo have accepted this challenge, head on, and carefully crafted a way of providing a quality product for matching the right client with the right therapist - which is so important for both parties. And the process is so simple! I honestly believe this will be a great way forward for growing my therapy practice and for those in need of mental health support.”

Paranimo have also signed collaboration agreements with the National Counselling Society, the Disability Union and Carer Support Wiltshire who support unpaid carers living in Wiltshire.

To find out more about and get access to the mental health support that's right for you, visit www.paranimo.co.uk

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Editors Notes:

Media contact: Andrea Sexton +44 7887 997922

andrea@admire-pr.com 

www.paranimo.co.uk

Social media links:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Paranimo.Mental.Health/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paranimouk/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/paranimo/

Paranimo provides the following support for users and therapists:

For people seeking mental health support:

• We simplify the process of helping you get therapy.
• Get matched to therapists who can help you with what's important to you.
• Receive therapy over video using our secure video tool - anywhere in the UK.
• Free to set up a profile and no subscription fees. Pay per therapy session.
• Trust your therapist and see verified 5-star reviews.

For therapists:

• Grow your practice and let clients match to you from anywhere in the UK.
• Focus on the people you can help the most.
• Reduce marketing and room rental costs by creating a profile for free.
• Provide therapy over video using our integrated secure video tool.
• Get peace of mind by ensuring GDPR compliance when using our platform.

Matthew Vamplew Co-founder and CEO of Paranimo.

My personal experience of seeking mental health support has shown me the challenges people face when looking for help. I knew I had to find another way to make the process of finding therapy more accessible and less complex for everyone, and so Paranimo was born.

I have spent the last 7 years solving business problems through innovation and new technology, so it’s pretty cool being able to solve a problem I care about.

My hope is that through Paranimo, more and more people will feel empowered to take control of their mental health and get the support they need and deserve.

Daniel Condliffe Co-founder and COO of Paranimo.

I've seen various mental health issues affect my friends and family and was planning to try and do my bit to help by becoming a scientist. I spent a few years in academia where I got my Msc and Phd in Neuroscience, and even published some Alzheimer's disease research, but never really felt like what I was doing was going to actually help anyone. When Matt and I started planning out and testing prototypes for Paranimo, it was obvious this could really help people.

I'm confident our new platform is going to make a difference and we have worked out some exciting plans for the future of the company.

Matthew Todd Director and CTO of Paranimo.

Having worked in technology development for most of my life, I understand the stress and impact work and life in general can have on your mental health.

I bought into Matt and Dan’s vision that changing the way mental health is sought needs to change and I believe what we are doing will make a positive difference for people across the UK.