How it works
Getting the most from Nia
Talk to her the way you'd message a friend. Here's how to start a conversation, what she can do, and how she fits around your days.
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What it's like
A real conversation, not a form
In a hard moment
A minute to steady yourself
Box breathing, guided by Dr Corker, Clinical Psychologist
An example of how Nia responds. Your conversations are always private.
You say what's going on
The 3am worry, the day you don't feel like yourself, the thing you're not sure is normal. Say it however it comes out.
She meets you, with the right thing
Nia listens first. When it helps, she hands you something real: a breathing space, a settling sound, a gentle reframe, or one clear next step.
She remembers, so it adds up
You never start the story again. Nia carries what matters between conversations, so support gets more personal the more you use it.
Things parents bring to Nia
- A 3am worry
- Feeling overwhelmed
- Intrusive thoughts
- Not feeling the bond yet
- A toddler's big feelings
- Working up to asking for help
- Finding the words before a GP or health visitor
- A small moment you want to keep
Getting the most from her
A few small things that help
There's nothing to set up and no right way to do it. But a handful of habits make Nia more useful over time.
Start with whatever's on top
You don't need the right words, or a reason. “Today was hard” is enough to begin, and Nia will take it from there.
Tell her where you are
Pregnant, a newborn, a toddler. Nia tailors what she says to your stage, and you can change it whenever things move on.
Say what helps, and what doesn't
If something lands, tell her. If it doesn't, tell her that too. She takes the hint and adjusts to you.
Keep the moments worth keeping
When something good happens, ask her to save it to your Memory Tree. She can bring one back on a day it's hard to see how far you've come.
What's inside
More than a chat window
Nia is the companion at the centre. Around her sit the tools that turn a hard moment into a slightly easier one.
A companion who listens
Warm, judgement-free, and grounded in clinical thinking. She knows where you are, from pregnancy through the early years.
Your Memory Tree
Save the tiny moments worth keeping, and revisit them whenever you need a reminder of how far you've come.
Bedtime Companion
Age-aware help for night feeds, settling an unsettled baby, and the hour when everyone is tired.
Calm-in-the-moment tools
Breathing, settling sounds and gentle reframes, offered right there in the chat when a conversation isn't enough.
The Support Finder and plain-English guides are free, with no sign-up needed.
When you need more than a chat
She knows her limits, and points you onward
Nia is a companion, not a therapist, doctor or crisis service, and she's honest about that. When something needs more than a chat, she gently points you towards your GP, midwife or health visitor, NHS perinatal services, or the free Support Finder, and she can help you find the words first.
If you're ever in crisis, she points you to real help straight away, free, every time.
The thinking behind NiaFree to start. A 7-day free trial to try Nia, with breathing, settling sounds, the Support Finder and guides free to use. Premium adds messaging with no day-to-day limit, your full history and the whole toolkit.
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Common questions
What is Nia?
Nia is a warm, private AI companion for pregnancy and the early years of parenthood. She listens without judgement, helps you think things through, and points you to real support when you need it. Nia is not a therapist, doctor or crisis service.
Is Nia a therapist?
No. Nia is an AI companion, not a therapist, doctor or crisis service, and she will tell you so herself. She offers warm, judgement-free support, and signposts to NHS perinatal services and accredited professionals when you need more than a chat.
Is HelpFound free?
You can start free. There is a 7-day free trial with 80 messages, and the Support Finder and guides are free with no sign-up. Premium is an optional subscription for messaging with no day-to-day limit and full conversation history.
Is my conversation private?
Yes. Your conversations are yours. We do not run ads and we never sell your data, and you can see, edit or delete what Nia remembers about you at any time.
Who is HelpFound for?
HelpFound is for new and expecting parents in the UK, through pregnancy and the early years. Whether you are anxious in pregnancy, exhausted with a newborn, or just not feeling yourself, Nia is here to listen.
Is Nia based on clinical expertise?
Nia's instincts are grounded in the clinical thinking of Dr Catherine Corker, an HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist. Her work shapes how Nia listens and how Nia recognises when something needs more than a chat. Nia is not therapy.
What should I do if I am in crisis?
Nia is not a crisis service. If you or your baby are in immediate danger, call 999. For urgent mental health support, call NHS 111, or Samaritans on 116 123, free any time. Crisis help is never behind a paywall.
Have a first conversation.
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