early access — we're live and fine-tuning

someone's ready
to listen.

Trained human listeners. Not bots. Not therapy.
Real people who hold space for whatever you're carrying.

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60+ people already signed up

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Share your details. We'll match you with a Buddy.

We never share your details. No spam. You'll hear from us within 24 hours.
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the problem

150 million Indians need someone who just listens.

150M+
Indians face mental health challenges with limited access to support
WHO, NIMHANS
80%
treatment gap — most people who need help never receive it
Lancet Psychiatry
₹5/min
is all it costs on sunno — vs ₹2000+ per therapy session
Sunno pricing

who is sunno for

for everything you cannot say out loud.

💼 Professionals feeling isolated in a new city with no one to really talk to
💔 Anyone going through a breakup, grief, or family stress they cannot share openly
🎓 Students under pressure who don't want to worry their parents
🏠 Homemakers who feel unseen and unheard in their day-to-day life
🌙 Night owls who feel low at 2am with no one to call
🤐 Anyone carrying something too heavy to say out loud to someone they know

see yourself here? we're ready when you are.

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how it works

three steps to feeling lighter.

01

book a buddy

Choose your time, language, and optionally a topic. No preparation needed — you can decide on the call.

02

talk freely

A trained, vetted listener joins your private session. They are here to listen — not advise, not judge, just be present.

03

rate and rebook

Leave an anonymous rating. If you connected with your Buddy, rebook them directly. Your comfort matters.

inside a session

what actually happens when you book.

What it is

A real conversation with a real person

Your Buddy is a trained human listener — not a therapist, not a bot. No advice unless you ask. No clinical notes. Just a human who is fully present with you.

What it isn't

Not therapy. Not advice. Not AI.

Sunno is not a substitute for clinical therapy. For the weight of daily life, loneliness, and unspoken feelings — Sunno is your space. If you need clinical help, we will point you there.

Your identity

Your Buddy never knows your full identity

You appear as a first name only. Your phone number is never shared with your Buddy. You can use a pseudonym. Private and protected.

Crying, venting, silence

All of it is completely okay

You don't need to be articulate or have a topic ready. You can cry, vent, go quiet. Your Buddy is trained to hold space — whatever form that takes for you.

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what makes us different

we're not what you expect.

sunno is not

a chatbot that tells you to breathe
clinical therapy or a replacement for it
an AI pretending to care
expensive or inaccessible

sunno is

a real human, trained to hold space
affordable emotional support from ₹5/min
judgment-free, warm, and present
available whenever you need it

our buddies

trained to listen. built to care.

Every Buddy is carefully trained and vetted before they ever take a session.

empathy-tested

Every Buddy passes a structured empathy assessment before joining the platform.

active listening trained

Certification in active listening, emotional holding, and non-judgmental presence.

quality reviewed

Ongoing session ratings and feedback loops ensure consistently high quality.

safety first

Clear escalation protocols for anyone who needs clinical support beyond listening.

safety

built with safety at the core.

monitored but confidential

Sessions are platform-monitored for safety. Your personal content is never stored or shared.

trained buddies only

Every listener is trained in empathy, active listening, and crisis response basics before their first session.

zero tolerance policy

Video is blurred automatically if misused. Repeat offenders are permanently blocked. No exceptions.

legally compliant

We report to authorities only when legally required to protect life — transparent, never arbitrary.

pricing

being heard shouldn't
be a luxury.

₹5
per minute

Talk as long as you need. Pay only for the time you use. Voice or video. Private and secure. No subscriptions. No commitments.

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the most powerful thing someone can do for you is simply listen.

questions

things people ask before booking.

Is this the same as therapy?
No. Sunno Buddies are trained empathy listeners — not licensed therapists or psychologists. Think of it as having a deeply present, non-judgmental friend available on-demand. If you need clinical support, we will point you to the right resources.
Will my Buddy know who I am?
Only your first name or a pseudonym of your choice. Your phone number and full name are never shared with your Buddy. You are in full control of what you reveal.
What if I get very emotional or start crying?
That is completely okay — and exactly what your Buddy is trained for. You don't need to hold it together. Crying, silence, venting — all of it is welcome. Your Buddy will stay present with you.
Can I speak in Hindi or my regional language?
Yes. We match you with a Buddy who speaks your preferred language. Currently available in English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and more languages coming soon.
What if I feel worse after a session?
Sometimes talking about difficult things brings temporary discomfort — that is normal. If you feel you need more support than a Buddy can offer, we will connect you to professional resources. Your wellbeing is always the priority.
Is my payment secure?
Yes. Payment is processed through a secure gateway. You pay only after confirming your session. If your Buddy does not show up or there is a technical issue, you get a full refund — no questions asked.

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we're in early access

we're testing the nuts and bolts right now.
on-demand sessions are coming soon.

Right now, sessions are scheduled with a small group of early users and Buddies. We're perfecting the experience before opening the doors to everyone. Sign up now and you'll be first in line.

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