About
From Anxiety to Action
Meet Phil – Founder of Companion Cards
Hi, I’m Phil, and for over 20 years, I lived with crippling health anxiety. From the age of 10 into my early 30s, anxiety cast a shadow over my life. I constantly worried something was wrong with me, from obsessively checking myself at work to breaking down in tears at home. Anxiety stole my peace, happiness, and confidence.
I tried everything—NHS therapy, private therapists, countless doctors’ appointments—but the help I received wasn’t always there when I needed it most. In the moments I spiraled, I struggled to remember what my therapist told me.
One breakthrough therapy session changed everything. My therapist encouraged me to rate my anxiety from 1 to 10 and match it with the right response. That simple system stuck with me and planted the seed for Companion Cards—a resource I wish I’d had during my hardest times.
What started as a personal project to help myself grew into something much bigger. Today, Companion Cards are helping people worldwide manage their anxiety with simple, practical tools they can rely on anytime.
Advocate for Wellbeing
Meet Lauren – Wellbeing Advocate & Mental Health First Aider
Lauren joined Companion early on and has been an integral part of our journey. As a passionate advocate for wellbeing and mental health, Lauren brings a unique energy and perspective to everything we do.
She’s a certified Mental Health First Aider, with firsthand experience supporting individuals in their mental health journeys. Lauren has worked closely with me to refine the content, tone, and accessibility of the cards. She ensures our products resonate with people who need them most, helping us stay true to our mission of making mental health support practical, approachable, and effective.
Lauren’s dedication to empowering others aligns perfectly with our vision: to give people the tools they need to manage anxiety and regain control of their lives.
The Wider Team
We're a team of passionate people who want to change the mental health landscape for everyone.
Sarah Doyle
Emma Loveday
