What would you like to talk about?
Divorce and Breakups: Talk to someone who has experienced it.
Loneliness: Talk to someone who understands
Parenting: Talk to another parent who has faced difficult times
Grief and Loss: Talk to someone who understands loss
Relationships and Friendships: Talk it through without judgment
Work and Burnout: Talk to someone who's been there
Something else: Sometimes you don't need a label, you just need to talk.
Our Peer Mentors
At Maambo, our mentors combine real life experience with structured training and ongoing supervision.
What makes a Maambo mentor different?
✓ Carefully vetted and DBS checked
Every mentor undergoes identity verification, background screening and a DBS check before they can support you.
✓ Structured training and ongoing supervision
Our mentors are trained to listen with empathy, recognise signs of distress and understand when additional support may be needed. They also receive ongoing supervision and guidance to maintain high standards.
✓ Clear boundaries and safeguarding
Every mentor follows a code of conduct and established safeguarding procedures. They don't diagnose, prescribe treatments or replace healthcare professionals. Personal contact details are never exchanged.
✓ Privacy and confidentiality
Your conversations are treated confidentially, with clear privacy and safeguarding policies in place. Information is only shared where necessary for safeguarding or legal reasons, in accordance with our policies.
More than someone who understands.
Our mentors know what it's like because they have lived through challenges themselves. However lived experience is only the beginning. Combined with structured training, supervision and clear boundaries, it creates a supportive environment where you can feel heard, respected and understood.
You deserve to feel confident about who you are talking to.
Real people. Properly trained. Here for you.
Maambo provides non-clinical emotional support, not therapy or emergency care. If you're in immediate danger, call 999. For urgent NHS medical advice, contact NHS 111. For free emotional support, Samaritans are available 24/7 on 116 123.
Poppy
Personal Growth & Support, Dating & Relationships (Women's Perspective), Loneliness & Finding Belonging, Friendship & Social Dynamics, Family Relationship
Raised in the chaos of neurodiversity and mental health struggles I became an adult before my years. This fuelled my enthusiasm to develop myself, I studied and trained as a CBT therapist. I have BABCP accreditation and 9 years of experience working in various mental health settings, reinforced by the challenges of life through burnout, heartache and independence. I understand how often we mask our feelings at the fear of exposure. I know the repercussions of bottling things up and spinning many plates at the same time. Take a step back, breathe and let’s unpick this together. Self- reflection is empowering.
Dexter
Personal Growth & Support, Loneliness & Finding Belonging, Friendship & Social Dynamics, Family Relationship, Masculinity & Identity, Dating & Relationships (Men's Perspective)
I worked in a role that brought me face to face with people in crisis on a daily basis. Many of those crises related to a loss of sense of self. This meant a direct impact on person values, identity and purpose. Most people in life listen to respond, often with good intentions trying to be helpful and problem solve. However, it is often the case that real issues lay deeper than under the surface, and my strength is in listening to understand, not to respond. I help people to try to make sense of where they are right now, where they want to be and ultimately, the steps required of how to get there… wherever they may be.
Charlie
Personal Growth & Support, Loneliness & Finding Belonging, Dating & Relationships (Men's Perspective), Masculinity & Identity
For as long as I can remember, I’ve always been loud, outgoing and confident. I thrived in social situations and had a wide circle of friends. As the years went on into my 20s I became caught up in addiction. Without even realising, I slowly lost myself. My addiction affected every aspect of my life, career, family, finances, relationships and self worth. I struggled with anxiety, I lost focus of my goals and found myself in a place I never imagined I’d be. Over the last eight months, I have completely changed my life. I am now sober, 25kg lighter and weight has lifted in all of those other areas that weighed me down. Being able to reflect on this challenge and the resilience that has developed as a result has empowered me to support others and learn growth and lasting change are possible.
How Does It Work?
Four simple steps to wisdom through conversation
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Sign up and create your profile
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Answer few simple questions to help us match you with our best mentors or choose a mentor you prefer.
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Book a session for a time that works best for you
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Connect via a video or voice link for a private chat. No exchanging of personal details with the mentor such as telephone number or email.
Our Services
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One-on-One Video Sessions
£39
55-minute session.
Zero judgment. No awkward small talk just someone who understands your situation because they have been there too. The heartbreaks, the job loss, the single parent days, money worries, the a career stress. This is human understanding exactly when you need it.
Personalized Mentor Matching
Let us match you with someone who's walked your path and come out the other side or You can pick a mentor whose story matches yours.
Quick Connect
£49
Speak to a mentor within 24 hours. Life doesn’t wait and neither should you.
Quick Connect is a fast track 30 minute option for when you cannot wait.
If you need quick advice, or just want to share what is on your mind. Quick connect gives you real support quickly.
Flexible Scheduling
Life is busy, but Maambo fits in. Book sessions for dates and times that suit you.
Reviews
As a dad, you are expected to just handle everything. Work pressure, school issues, keeping it all together at home. I didn’t want therapy just needed to talk to someone who understood what it’s like to carry it all quietly.
My Maambo conversation felt like speaking to someone who genuinely ‘got it’. No judgement. No awkwardness. I left feeling lighter and clearer.
James, Father of Two
Co-parenting can feel incredibly isolating. You are constantly balancing emotions, logistics and your children’s wellbeing often while swallowing your own feelings.
Speaking to someone on Maambo who had navigated co-parenting themselves made all the difference. It wasn’t advice from a textbook. It was lived experience which I now appreciate so much more. I felt heard in a way I hadn’t before.
Sarah, Mum & Co-Parent
When I was diagnosed with lung cancer, everything changed overnight. The appointments, the terminology, the fear but what surprised me most was how alone I felt.
I needed to talk to someone who understood what it’s like to sit with that news and still show up for your family.
My Maambo conversation gave me something I didn’t realise I was missing. Which was steady, human understanding. It didn’t take the diagnosis away, but it made it feel less isolating.
David, Recently Diagnosed
Going through a divorce is isolating in ways I never expected.
I feel judged by my friends. I really needed someone to would understand me. My Maambo mentor had lived through something similar, and that changed everything.
I could say the things I felt guilty saying out loud.
From the first conversation I began to feel steady again and more like myself.
Anna from London
I was always on Tinder. Numerous dates but got no real connection. Maambo helped me realise I wasn't looking for love, i was looking to get my ego boosted. My mentor Lucy didn't judge me she listened and helped me understand why I was so lonely in spite of having many dates.
Charles from Kent
After a month of regular sessions, I’m starting to feel lighter & my loved ones are starting to notice the difference in me slowly too, which is really lovely. I had an instant connection with my mentor Poppy, she's so lovely & really gentle too. I feel so comfortable.
Amy from Newcastle
Maambo's one of the best services I could have joined. I was desperate & they are helping me so much. It's so affordable too £39 each session & pay as you go. My peer mentor is amazing, and I feel so lucky to have this support in my life!
John from Leeds
I've never connected to someone as quickly, but Maambo's peer mentor just makes me feel so at ease, valued and heard. I feel so much better every time we talk.
Claire from London
Struggles mentees allowed us
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Someone’s ready to listen. Book your session now.
My ex won't let me see my kids.
I feel so lonely, how do I make friends.
Found out my husband is having an affair.
I hate my Ex so much, why do we have to coparent?
Being a single parent is hard.
Women are so toxic, I can not trust anyone.
My teenager is out of control.
My family have cut me off. I miss them.
Why choose Maambo?
Maambo works because real life experience creates a shortcut to understanding real human problems that no degree can replicate.
You are paying for:
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Someone who can say “I’ve been through that, here’s what helped me”
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Someone emotionally neutral (not a friend who will spread the gossip)
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Someone who has stood where you are standing today
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A private, confidential space to finally drop the weight and be yourself
You are not paying for expertise. You are paying for relief and understanding.
When life gets heavy, the most valuable person in the room isn’t the one with the university degres it’s the one who truly understands what it felt like.
Online and in person events
We’re constantly growing and evolving to meet your needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Maambo
Life can feel overwhelming sometimes, but you don't have to go through it alone.
Maambo connects you with trained mentors who have overcome similar life experiences. Whether you're navigating loneliness, divorce, grief, parenting, workplace stress, burnout or another challenge, you'll speak to someone who genuinely understands because they've been there themselves.
Below are answers to our most commonly asked questions.
What is Maambo?
A peer support platform that connects you with trained mentors who have overcome similar life experiences. Real conversations with people who genuinely understand because they've been there.
Is Maambo a therapy platform?
No. Maambo is not therapy or counselling. Our trained mentors provide support through their lived experience, not clinical treatment.
What makes Maambo different?
Our mentors are individuals aged 18+ who have valuable life experiences to share. They’re compassionate, open-minded, and come from diverse backgrounds to reflect real-world perspectives.
How do I book a session?
You can either choose a mentor yourself or let us match you based on your preferences. Then, simply pick a date and time that works for you and join via Zoom.
What if I don’t click with my mentor?
No worries! We understand not every connection clicks. You can choose a different mentor for your next session, and we welcome your feedback to improve your experience.
Is Maambo available outside the UK?
Right now, Maambo is focused on UK users and mentors, but we’re exploring international expansion soon. Stay tuned!
How do I become a mentor on Maambo?
If you have valuable life experiences and enjoy helping others, we’d love to hear from you! Drop us an email at support@maambo.co.uk and we'll be in touch.
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