The challenge
Navigating the therapy jungle to find the right support can be overwhelming. Whether you’re seeking therapy for the first time or looking to switch therapists, the process often involves long waiting lists, limited guidance, and uncertainty about which therapist or therapeutic approach will be the best fit. This challenge affects everyone, as finding a therapist who truly understands your unique needs is crucial for effective care.
One of the most significant obstacles is the high dropout rate, with 50% of individuals discontinuing therapy before their third session due to a poor match between therapist and patient. The traditional approach often fails to provide the personalised, effective care needed to foster well-being.
Turning challenge into opportunity
Meela is a matchmaking platform designed to help people navigate the complex world of therapy by connecting them with their best-fit therapist powered through a research-based matching algorithm. An algorithm that takes personal preferences, psychological needs, and symptoms into account by assessing 43 clinical indicators, to help people find a psychologist that is best suited to them. From the therapist’s perspective, Meela facilitates continuous learning and improvement by providing ongoing feedback and clinical data insights, enabling therapists to refine their techniques and deliver more effective, personalized care.

Founder
Tiffany Boswell & Natali Suo
Geography
Sweden & United Kingdom
Organizational type
Thematic area
Time of investment
2022
Co-investors
Unconventional Ventures
Peak Capital
Calm/Storm Ventures
Tangible impact
40,000
matched clients
650
certified therapists and psychotherapists
< 3%
dropout rate before the third session
Working with The Inner Foundation has been nothing short of a dream come true. They are generous with their time, support, knowledge, and network. What I value deeply with The Inner Foundation is that they are as interested in hearing and supporting our challenges as they are in our successes.
Having such an honest and supportive relationship has been invaluable. They consistently go above and beyond to support not only the growth of the company but also the growth and personal development of the founders and the team. They care deeply about the founder’s mental health and are genuine partners and advocates for the mental health sector overall. It’s also a lot of fun to work with them, and you can expect tears, laughter, and learning in every meeting.
We at Meela feel so incredibly lucky to call The Inner Foundation investors, partners, and friends on this journey.”
– Tiffany Boswell, Founder & CEO













