Free AI psychologist: Sophie, your AI listener

A heavy day, anxiety that won’t let go, an argument playing on a loop in your head? Sophie is a free AI listener, available at any hour, with no sign-up. Tell her how you feel in the chat box above: she listens without judgment, helps you put your emotions into words and suggests ways to feel a little better.

Let’s be clear from the start: Sophie is an artificial intelligence, not a psychologist. She draws on listening techniques used in psychology, but she doesn’t diagnose anything and doesn’t replace a psychologist, a psychiatrist or a doctor.

What Sophie can do for you

• Listen when you need to get something off your chest, at 3 a.m. as well as at lunchtime.
• Help you see more clearly: rephrase what you’re going through, separate facts from interpretations, spot what does you good.
• Suggest simple tools for stress or anxiety: breathing, grounding, stepping back.
• Help you prepare a difficult conversation with someone close, a colleague or your doctor.
• Explain how therapy works and who you can turn to.

How to talk to an AI psychologist

Just say what’s going on, in your own words: “I haven’t been able to sleep since my breakup” or “I’m scared I’m not good enough at my new job.” You can ask Sophie to simply listen without giving advice, to suggest an exercise, or to help you find the words to talk to someone.

What an AI can’t do

Sophie can make mistakes and only knows what you tell her. She doesn’t diagnose, doesn’t talk about medication and can’t follow you over time the way a professional would. If you’ve been feeling low for a while, if it’s getting worse or getting in the way of daily life, talk to your doctor or a psychologist.

In an emergency

If you’re thinking about suicide, want to hurt yourself or are in danger, don’t wait: in the United States, call or text 988; in the UK and Ireland, call Samaritans on 116 123; in France, call 3114. In an immediate emergency, call your local emergency number (911, 999 or 112).

Your privacy

You don’t need an account or your name. Your messages are passed to the AI model’s provider to generate the answers and kept by Yiaho for 90 days, as explained in our data policy. Avoid sharing information that could identify you or others.

AI psychologist FAQ

Is Sophie free?

Yes: free, with no sign-up and no message limit.

Is Sophie a real psychologist?

No. She’s an AI inspired by psychology. She can listen and help you think things through, but she doesn’t replace a professional.

Can an AI therapist help with anxiety?

It can help in the moment: putting words on what you feel, suggesting a breathing or grounding exercise. If anxiety keeps coming back or gets in the way of daily life, see a doctor or a psychologist.

What should I do if I’m really not okay?

Contact a crisis line right away (988 in the US, 116 123 in the UK and Ireland, 3114 in France) or your local emergency number. You can also talk to someone close or to your doctor today.

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