What Is Maambo?
Maambo is a safe place where you book a video or voice call with a mentor who has lived through the same challenges you are facing. They are not therapists, they are people who have been through the ups and downs and can talk to you from real experience.
Why choose Maambo?
Because even the strongest fall.
Maambo gives you what most platforms can’t:
Someone who’s walked through the fire and came back to walk with you.
Someone who wasn't trained to listen, but shaped by real pain, real setbacks, real dramas and joyous comebacks.
They don’t just understand you. They are you, just a few steps ahead.
No judgment. No fixing. No masks.
Just real people, real connection that reminds you:
You are not crazy. You are not weak. You are just human and on Maambo never alone.
Our Mentors
They are not therapists. Just normal everyday people.
They are not superheroes. Although surviving life sometimes deserves a cape.
They’re just real people who’ve been through it all. The heartbreaks, the setbacks, the “your card’s been declined, have you got another one?” moments.
This isn’t textbook talk.
This is “I have been there, I made it through and so can you.”
All Maambo mentors are proudly UK-based.
So yes, they get the weather complaints, the tea obsession and why “I’m fine” usually means the opposite.
Poppy
Personal Growth & Support, Dating & Relationships (Women's Perspective), Motherhood & Single Moms, Loneliness & Finding Belonging, Friendship & Social Dynamics, Family Relationship
Raised in the storm of my parents’ mental health struggles, I became their rock, their anchor before I even knew how to carry my own weight. No childhood, just a crash course in survival. But that storm didn’t break me, it built me. I’m now a qualified mental health professional, turning pain into power. If you’re tired of being the strong one, I see you. Let’s rise from the pressure, shake off the shame, and step into healing together.
Ryan
Personal Growth & Support, Education-Career & Professional Advice, Dating & Relationships (Men's Perspective), Fatherhood & Single Dads, Masculinity & Identity, Social Media, Loneliness & Finding Belonging, Friendship & Social Dynamics, Family Relationship
A serious injury ended my dream career, and I’ve been a single foster parent for the last year so yeah, I know what it means to start over. I’ve worked with young people with SEN, supported families, and seen how tough life gets behind closed doors. I’m also a full-on sports nut (yes, I shout at the TV like it helps). You don’t need to have it all figured out. Let’s talk it out, mate to mate no awkward silences, no lectures, just real chat with someone who gets it.
Luna
Personal Growth & Support, Dating & Relationships (Women's Perspective), Motherhood & Single Moms, Loneliness & Finding Belonging, Friendship & Social Dynamics, Family Relationship
I’ve battled Crohn’s, made peace with sobriety, and taken the scenic (and chaotic) route to spiritual growth. Healing doesn’t always look like therapy, sometimes it’s just a real conversation with someone who gets it. With a background in psychology, holistic health, and coaching, I offer a grounded, no-pressure space to breathe, vent, laugh, or cry. You’re not broken, you’re becoming. I’m here for the messy middle.
Recent reviews.
“I came to Maambo after leaving a 20 year marriage and struggling to find myself again. Speaking to someone who had walked a similar path made all the difference. My mentor got my situation because she had lived it. It felt like talking to someone who just knew. I didn't feel judged. I left feeling lighter, will call her again.”
Sarah from Manchester.
“After losing my wife, I found myself in a very dark place. My friends were kind but they didn’t quite get it. The mentor I spoke to on Maambo had also lost his partner and we talked about things no one else understood. It wasn’t clinical, it was human. It gave me comfort I didn’t know I needed.”
Clive, 61 (Retired Engineer)
“Didn’t fancy therapy. I just needed somewhere to vent. Talk to someone who had been through the chaos of screaming babies, client emails and wondering if you have put the bins out or not. My Maambo mentor had been there, done that and survived with his sanity (mostly) intact. It felt more like chatting to a mate down the pub, who actually had useful stuff to say. Just proper talk that helped me sort my head out.”
David, 35 (Knackered dad, Business Owner)
Last weeks conversations on maambo.
“Someone’s ready to listen. Book your session now.”
"I am a new dad and I feel like I am drowning. Is that normal?"
"She cheated. I stayed. Now what?"
"I hate my job but I can not quit! I’ve got a mortgage."
“Social media makes me feel like a failure, but I can't stop scrolling.”
"Retired, lonely and unsure of what is next."
"I don't love my husband anymore."
"I am so lonely. I feel like a burden if I talk about my struggles."
"Bills are drowning me. I'm ashamed to ask for help."
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 a few questions to help us match you with our best mentors
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Book a session for a time that works best for you
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Connect via Zoom for a session of real, relatable advice
Our Products
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One-on-One Video Sessions
GBP 49
Experience a 55-minute session with a mentor who understands your challenges or successes. Whether navigating personal or professional hurdles like loneliness or parenting, or simply wanting someone to share your joy - like a job promotion or birthday - we're here for you.
Personalized Mentor Matching
Take control of your experience. Select your mentor based on their background and expertise, or let us match you with the perfect fit to meet your needs.
Quick Connect
GBP 59
Life doesn’t wait, and neither should you. Maambo’s Quick Connect ensures you can speak with a mentor within 24 hours, whether you’re facing a challenge, seeking advice, or simply sharing a personal win. With limited daily slots available, this priority service is perfect for those moments when waiting isn’t an option.
Flexible Scheduling
Life is busy, but Maambo fits in. Book sessions for dates and times that suit you.
More products coming soon
We’re constantly growing and evolving to meet your needs.
More session options
New mentorship tools
More ways to connect
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