Fiona Patterson

I’m a Registered Clinical Counsellor and doctoral candidate with over two decades of clinical practice in grief, trauma, perinatal mental health, and end-of-life care. I’m also the founder of Friendli, a curated digital companion platform designed to offer emotionally attuned support through AI. My work sits at the intersection of relational psychology and technology, exploring how we can build digital experiences that feel safe, responsive, and meaningful. Friendli is reimagining how emotional connection can be supported through ethical, accessible AI.