Kooth

Founded in 2001, Kooth plc embarked on a mission to revolutionize mental health care by leveraging the power of the internet. The vision was clear: to create a space where individuals could access mental health support anonymously, without the traditional barriers of referrals, waiting lists, or thresholds. This pioneering approach aimed to particularly reach those who might otherwise avoid seeking help due to perceived stigma. Over the next two decades, Kooth meticulously built its platform, focusing on providing a safe, credible, and accredited online service. Their commitment to accessibility, anonymity, choice, and community became the cornerstones of their service, empowering users to take control of their mental wellbeing journey.

Kooth's journey has been one of steady growth and increasing impact. They established themselves as a trusted partner for the NHS and local authorities across the United Kingdom, becoming the UK's largest provider of digital mental health solutions for children, young people, and adults. The company's services, Kooth for young people and Qwell for adults, offer a range of therapeutic tools and interventions, from self-help resources and peer-to-peer support to professional counselling. Recognizing the global need for accessible mental health care, Kooth expanded its operations to the United States. A significant milestone in this international expansion was securing a transformational contract with the California Department of Health Care Services to provide digital mental health care to millions of young people. This, along with other contract wins and a successful IPO on the London Stock Exchange in 2020, has solidified Kooth's position as a leader in the digital mental health space, poised to continue its mission of making effective mental health support available to everyone, globally.