Human-centred AI for health

Qualia Health is the parent platform for safe, ethical, AI-supported mental health products. Our primary public product is TherAIpy.

UK-based • Brighton, United Kingdom

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Our commitment

🇬🇧 UK-based

We're based in Brighton, United Kingdom. Our development, operations, and governance are grounded in UK regulatory frameworks and ethical standards.

🔒 Privacy-first

Data minimisation isn't just compliance—it's our philosophy. We collect only what's necessary, encrypt what we store, and give users full control over their data.

👨‍⚕️ Not a replacement for clinicians

AI cannot and should not replace human therapists. Our tools are designed to complement professional care, not substitute it. We're transparent about what AI can and cannot do.

📚 Evidence-informed development

We work with mental health professionals to ground our AI systems in established therapeutic frameworks. Every decision is guided by evidence, safety, and ethical principles.

Our product

TherAIpy is an AI-supported therapeutic tool designed for structured, supportive conversations.

TherAIpy

Fast, Affordable, Effective AI Therapy
because Everybody needs therapy!

TherAIpy provides AI-guided therapeutic conversations using evidence-based frameworks including CBT, supportive counseling, and emotional wellbeing techniques.

What TherAIpy offers:
  • 14 specialized AI therapist personas
  • Therapeutic Continuity Engine (TCE) for session memory
  • Mood tracking and correlation analytics
  • Flexible session lengths (5, 20, 30, 60 minutes)
  • End-to-end encryption
  • GDPR-compliant data handling
Explicit limitations:
Not a human therapist: TherAIpy cannot replace professional mental health care. It's a tool for support, not treatment.
Not for crisis use: If you're in crisis, contact emergency services (999 in UK) or a crisis helpline like Samaritans (116 123).
No diagnosis: TherAIpy does not diagnose mental health conditions. Seek professional assessment if needed.
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Safety & ethics

Clear boundaries, transparent practices, and user protection are non-negotiable.

🎯Clear AI boundaries

We explicitly state what our AI can and cannot do. Users always know they're interacting with AI, not a human. We never claim capabilities beyond our systems' scope.

📉Data minimisation

We collect only what's necessary for the service to function. Users control what we remember. All therapeutic data is encrypted using AES-256-GCM, and users can delete their data at any time.

🛡️Safeguarding philosophy

Our AI systems are designed with built-in safety mechanisms:

  • Crisis detection and escalation to human resources
  • Contraindication screening (e.g., avoiding CBT for trauma)
  • Emotional safety checkpoints during sessions
  • Clear guidance on when to seek professional help
  • No medical advice or diagnosis

🚨Escalation guidance

If our systems detect crisis indicators or situations beyond AI capability, we:

  • Provide immediate access to UK crisis resources
  • Display emergency contact numbers (999, Samaritans 116 123)
  • Encourage users to contact their GP or mental health team
  • Never promise that AI can handle crisis situations

🤝Professional collaboration

We work with licensed therapists, clinical psychologists, and mental health professionals to:

  • Review therapeutic frameworks
  • Test safety mechanisms
  • Ensure evidence-based practices
  • Maintain high ethical standards

About Qualia Health

Mission-driven, calm, ethical AI development for mental wellbeing.

Our mission

Qualia Health exists to make quality mental health support more accessible through responsible AI development. We're not here to disrupt therapy—we're here to support it.

Mental healthcare has systemic access problems: long wait times, high costs, geographic barriers, and stigma. AI can help address some of these challenges, but only if developed ethically, transparently, and with proper safeguards.

Our approach

We take a long-term view. Quick wins and hype don't interest us. We're building systems that:

  • Respect user autonomy and privacy
  • Acknowledge AI limitations honestly
  • Integrate with existing care pathways
  • Follow regulatory standards proactively
  • Prioritise safety over growth

Why "Qualia Health"?

Qualia (singular: quale) refers to the subjective, individual experiences that make up consciousness—what it feels like to be you. In mental health, these subjective experiences matter deeply.

We chose this name as a reminder that behind every interaction is a human being with unique experiences, emotions, and needs. Our technology must serve those humans, not the other way around.

Our team

We're a small, mission-driven team based in Brighton, UK. We work with clinical advisors, mental health professionals, and ethics consultants to ensure our products are safe, effective, and genuinely helpful.

We're committed to transparency, continuous improvement, and putting people before profit.

Contact us

Have questions or want to get in touch? We'd love to hear from you.

Contact information

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General inquiries hello@qualiahealth.co.uk
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Privacy & data requests privacy@qualiahealth.co.uk
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Safety concerns safety@qualiahealth.co.uk
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Partnerships & collaborations partnerships@qualiahealth.co.uk
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Location Brighton, United Kingdom
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Company Qualia Health Ltd
Registered in England & Wales

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