Talk to real people
Share a worry, a vent or a small win. Others reply with an I Hear You, sympathies and kind comments, even voice notes. No bots pretending to care.
Free online peer support community Talk it out. Feel heard.
Had a rough day? Feeling stressed, anxious or alone? AURA is a free, safe place to share what's on your mind and get kind replies from real people who understand, with verified counsellors alongside. Use a nickname if you'd rather stay anonymous.
Real people helping each other. No chatbots, no ads, no judgement.
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How are you feeling?
How AURA works
As easy as talking to a friend.
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Join free in a minute
All you need is a name, a nickname and an email. No phone number, no app store. Want privacy? Hide your real name and go by your nickname.
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Share how you feel
Write a post, a short thought, or simply tap how you feel today. Share with everyone, or only with your Circle: the few people you trust.
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Feel heard
People reply with an I Hear You, a sympathy or a few kind words, and verified counsellors share guidance too. You don't have to carry it alone.
Daily check-ins
Track your mood in one tap.
Tap how you feel each day: calm, reflective, exhausted or overwhelmed. AURA's colours gently change to match your mood, and your profile shows how your days have really been going, so you can spot patterns and notice what helps.
What's inside
Everything you need to feel lighter.
A private journal
Write or speak your thoughts in a journal only you can read. Entries are encrypted, and you can gather them into a Monograph, a keepsake of your journey.
Your trusted Circle
Add the few people you trust. Share posts just with them, message them privately, and they're the first to know if you ever need help.
Verified counsellors
Licensed counsellors and therapists, checked by our team, share guidance and a daily thought. Look for the verified badge. Are you a counsellor?
Calm in a minute
Guided breathing (four slow counts in, hold, out, hold) to steady you when it all feels too much, plus courses, audio and worksheets in the Toolkit.
Help in one tap
If you're struggling to stay safe, SOS alerts your Circle, or people on AURA who can be with you, along with our team, and shows free helplines for your country.
Who it's for
For anyone who needs to be heard.
- You've had a hard day and just need to vent.
- You feel lonely, or like nobody really gets you.
- Stress from exams, work, money or family is piling up.
- You're going through a breakup, a loss or a big change.
- You feel anxious or overwhelmed and want to slow down.
- You're running on empty and close to burnout.
- You want a calming habit, like journaling or breathing.
- You'd rather talk to real people than a chatbot.
AURA is peer support, not therapy or a medical service. If you might be in danger, please call your local emergency number or one of these free mental health helplines. Looking for someone to talk to right now? Here's how AURA can help.
Private by design
Your life. Your privacy.
Your journal, messages, photos and voice notes are encrypted. There are no ads and no tracking, and we never sell your data. Go by a nickname if you like, and download or delete everything whenever you want.
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- 0ads or trackers
- 1 tapto download or delete it all
Questions & answers
Questions people often ask.
What is AURA?
AURA is a free online peer support community. It's a safe place to share how you feel and get caring replies from real people, with verified counsellors alongside. It also gives you a private journal, daily mood check-ins, guided breathing and one-tap help if you're struggling to stay safe.
Is AURA really free?
Yes. Joining and using AURA is free: posting, replies, your journal, mood check-ins, breathing and SOS. Some courses in the Toolkit are unlocked with Stars, which you earn just by taking part, or can buy if you want more.
Can I stay anonymous?
You choose a nickname (your handle), and you can hide your real name so others only ever see the nickname. Your email address is never shown to anyone.
Is AURA therapy? Can it replace a counsellor?
No. AURA is peer support: people supporting people. It can help you feel less alone and more understood, but it isn't therapy, diagnosis or emergency care. Verified counsellors on AURA share general guidance; for treatment, please see a qualified professional.
What should I do if I'm in crisis right now?
Please reach out now. In India, call Tele-MANAS on 14416 (free, 24×7). In the US or Canada, call or text 988. In the UK, call Samaritans on 116 123. In Australia, call Lifeline on 13 11 14. If you're in immediate danger, call your local emergency number. See all free helplines.
Who are the verified counsellors?
They're licensed mental health professionals who applied to AURA with their degree, licence number and documents, which our team reviewed. They carry a verified badge on their profile and posts. Find out how professionals can join.
Is my journal private?
Yes. Only you can read your journal. Entries are encrypted when stored, and nothing is shared unless you choose to share an entry.
Do I need to download an app?
No. AURA works in the browser on any phone, tablet or computer. Add it to your home screen and it opens like an app, works offline and updates itself. No app store needed.
Who can see what I post?
You decide each time you post: everyone on AURA, or only your Circle, the few people you trust. You can delete your posts whenever you like.
How old do I need to be?
AURA is for adults aged 18 and over.
Can I delete my account and data?
Yes, any time from Settings. You can download everything first, then erase it all straight away or keep a 30-day grace period in case you change your mind.
Begin with a breath.
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