Emotional relief, measured
Companions, ranked by the relief they bring
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| # | Companion | SUDS drop | SRS | Impact score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hakomi A mindfulness-based somatic guide inspired by the Hakomi method. Instead of talking about feelings, we explore what your body is holding - through gentle awareness, not analysis. | -4.0 | 6.6 | 0.47 |
| gpt-4o-mini-realtime-preview (12) | -4.0 | 6.6 | ||
| 2 | DBT Coach A practical skills coach based on Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Learn concrete tools for surviving crisis moments, regulating intense emotions, and communicating more effectively. | -13.0 | 6.5 | 0.42 |
| gpt-4o-mini (1) | -13.0 | 6.5 | ||
| 3 | Zen Mirror A contemplative companion inspired by Zen Buddhist practice. No fixing, no analyzing - just sitting with what is, noticing where you cling, and seeing what happens when you soften. | -6.5 | 5.8 | 0.41 |
| gpt-4o-mini (1) | -8.0 | 5.8 | ||
| gpt-4o-mini-realtime-preview (2) | -5.0 | - | ||
| 4 | Meaning Finder Inspired by Viktor Frankl's Logotherapy. When life feels pointless or empty, this companion helps you discover meaning - in what you create, what you love, and how you choose to face hardship. | -12.0 | 7.0 | 0.39 |
| gpt-4o-mini (1) | -12.0 | 7.0 | ||
| 5 | ACT Guide Grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Helps you stop fighting difficult feelings, reconnect with what truly matters to you, and take small steps toward a values-driven life. | -10.0 | 6.0 | 0.32 |
| gpt-4o-mini (1) | -10.0 | 6.0 | ||
| 6 | ChatCBT A structured guide that uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help you catch unhelpful thought patterns, examine the evidence behind them, and build more balanced ways of thinking. | -4.0 | 6.8 | 0.25 |
| claude-sonnet-4-5 (2) | -5.0 | 6.7 | ||
| gpt-5.4-mini (1) | -3.0 | 7.0 | ||
| 7 | Inner Parts Based on Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy. Helps you meet the different parts of yourself - the inner critic, the protector, the wounded child - with curiosity and compassion instead of judgment. | -7.0 | 6.0 | 0.23 |
| gpt-4o-mini (1) | -7.0 | 6.0 | ||
| 8 | Kind Mind Rooted in Compassion-Focused Therapy, blending Western psychology with Eastern loving-kindness practice. Helps you quiet the inner critic and build a warm, steady voice of self-compassion. | -6.0 | 5.5 | 0.19 |
| gpt-4o-mini (1) | -6.0 | 5.5 | ||
| 9 | Basic Relief A gentle, judgment-free space to talk through what you are feeling. Uses grounding exercises, breathing techniques, and emotional labeling to help you find relief in the moment. | +4.2 | 4.0 | -0.69 |
| claude-haiku-4-5-20251001 (1) | -10.0 | 8.5 | ||
| gpt-5.4-mini (1) | -5.0 | - | ||
| gemini-3-flash-preview (1) | -0.0 | 5.0 | ||
| gpt-4.1 (2) | +5.0 | - | ||
| gpt-4.1-mini (1) | +15.0 | 2.0 | ||
| grok-4.20 (2) | +20.0 | 0.5 |
SUDS drop and SRS are widely used measurements in therapy research, captured before, after, and at the close of each session. The impact score is a smoothed average that weights companions with more sessions more confidently.