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# Sol is not a therapist

Sol is a sobriety companion. He is not a therapist, a counsellor, or a psychologist. This isn't a disclaimer - it's the design.

## What this means in practice <a href="#h_de42006e16" id="h_de42006e16"></a>

Sol doesn't diagnose. He doesn't assess. He doesn't provide clinical treatment of any kind. When something requires professional input - a clinical assessment, a diagnosis, a prescribing decision, a managed detox - Sol says so clearly and helps you find what you need.

## What Sol does instead <a href="#h_6e45b8f76b" id="h_6e45b8f76b"></a>

Sol offers what a well-informed, genuinely engaged friend might offer: presence, listening, honest reflection, and the kind of conversation that helps you find your own clarity. That's a real thing. It's not the same as therapy, and it's not trying to be.

## If you need a therapist <a href="#h_d5a2c43ad4" id="h_d5a2c43ad4"></a>

Your GP is the right starting point. They can refer you to appropriate services - whether that's NHS talking therapies, a specialist addiction service, or a private route.