Why Sanni?
Do you know the feeling? You're feeling down and want to talk to someone, but getting to a professional help can be time consuming and complicated.
Since 2022, Swiss health insurance covers the costs for psychotherapy, but long waiting lists are unfortunately common – on average, people in Switzerland wait at least four weeks for an appointment with a psychotherapist. And if you decide to pay for therapy yourself, the cost can quickly become a burden.
We have a solution that helps you personally and on immediatly.
What we offer
Available for you 24/7
You can chat to Sanni anytime to seek support. Sanni is your safe space and your personal information is secure.
Intuitive conversations, science backed
Sanni is as understanding as a person, so chatting feels natural. Our approach combines profound psychotherapeutic knowledge with an intuitive platform. Sanni is trained in cognitive behavioral therapy and continuously updated with more knowledge.
Your mental health companion
Sanni is there for you as a first point of contact and as your personal companion, not as a substitute for therapy. However, Sanni provides guidance and support. If needed, it directs you to specialized services to ensure that you receive the help you need.
Sanni is currently in an alpha phase. We would be delighted if you would test Sanni and leave us your feedback. This way, we can ensure that future versions of Sanni meet your exact needs and desires.
Moreover, Sanni can already provide a significant amount of support, and if you have an urgent concern, Sanni might be able to help even now.
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy & more
Self-reflection & Evidence-based Effectiveness
The goal of CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) is to identify and change harmful thought patterns and behaviors to improve mental well-being, as supported by numerous studies. CBT is often recommended as a first-line therapy because it is effective for a wide range of psychological disorders.
Problem-focused & Goal-oriented
CBT is focused and structured, concentrating on current problems and offering concrete steps for effective change in thoughts and feelings. CBT combines intervention with tasks meant to be carried out in everyday life, making it an ideal model for a bot that can remember.
Adaptive & Individualized
If CBT does not seem optimal for the user, our AI-supported approach allows for an adaptive adjustment of the therapy form. Thanks to continuous learning, the bot can suggest alternative therapeutic approaches and remembers past chat histories.
Mission
We believe no one should have to face their mental health issues alone.
Our vision: A world where everyone, regardless of location and time, has access to high-quality, personalized psychotherapeutic support.
With the growing demand, the availability of psychotherapy in Switzerland is decreasing, and important therapy slots are being lost due to a new insurance model - our chatbot addresses this issue precisely.
Through our psychotherapeutic AI chatbot, we reduce the long waiting times and high healthcare costs of traditional approaches, creating new paths to mental health.
Team
Philipp Helbling
Master in Business and Economics, majoring in Finance from the University of Basel. 12 years of professional experience in IT and Healthcare. Worked for startups corporates and is well-connected in the tech industry. Founder of a consulting firm for implementing digital services and developing technology products.
Fabian Frey
Master in Law from the University of Basel and Humboldt University of Berlin. 15 years of experience in various software companies and a serial entrepreneur. A keen interest in modern, promising technologies.
Stefan Kloter
Several years of psychology studies at the University of Basel. Has experience with AI technology, and has already implemented LLM (large language models). Lives the slogan "AI first".
Amanda Stadtmann
Master's in Psychology from the University of Zurich, on the path to becoming a psychotherapist. Interested in modern developments in mental health care. Aims to integrate innovative technology in this field as well.
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