Tell us about your idea – what, how, why?

Haven is bridging the gap between psychotherapists and people seeking therapy by providing a web-based platform that matches these two parties based on the individual’s critical needs and the therapist’s expertise. We realized that people have difficulty finding the best-fitting therapist and most do not know what type of therapy is best for them. Therefore, we aim to make this process easier and increase the success rate of therapy for both clients and psychotherapists.

What motivated you to start your own project?

Niko, one of the co-founders of Haven, realized the need for better therapist matching when several people asked him and his father, a psychotherapist, for therapist recommendations. Another co-founder, Camille, visited a psychotherapist for several months but found it wasn’t a good personal fit. This led them to come up with the idea of a match-making service to make the process of finding a psychotherapist more efficient and tailored to individual needs.

How did your changemaker journey begin?

The journey began when Camille pitched the idea at Entrepreneurship Avenue. Before that, the three co-founders did not know each other. After Niko and Elma heard the pitch and got in touch with Camille, it was clear that all of them were very passionate about the topic and wanted to make a change. So, we got together and have been a team ever since.

What have you been most excited about so far in the incubation process?

We are most excited about the community of like-minded people. It is very inspiring to hear other people’s ideas and learn from their experiences. Moreover, we are very happy to have a mentor with the necessary experience to challenge us and bring our idea to the next level. Additionally, having a pool of expert coaches with a variety of know-how will give us the opportunity to get input on topics outside of our expertise.

If you had all the resources in the world, what would you want to change?

If we had all the resources in the world, we would make therapy free of charge so everyone, regardless of age or income level, could get the support they need. We truly believe that improving one’s mental well-being has a positive effect not only on the individual but also on everyone around them. This, in turn, would benefit society and the economy as a whole by increasing happiness and productivity.

What is your big vision? Where do you see your project in 10 years?

Our biggest vision is to make Haven the first place people go to for their mental health needs. Unfortunately, many countries do not have an information center to provide advice on mental health services and the available options. We want to make Haven the platform where people can get that advice without fear of stigma or long waiting times.

What does success mean to you?

For us, success is when we hear people say they found a psychotherapist they love through our platform. We measure success by the number of people who successfully found their match and feel a significant improvement in their lives. That is why we do this.

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