When you just need to talk
Maybe it's been a long day. Maybe something happened that you can't stop thinking about. Or maybe you feel lonely, even when there are people around you. Talking helps: putting feelings into words can make them lighter and easier to understand.
But it isn't always easy to find someone who will simply listen, without rushing to fix things, judge you or change the subject. That's why AURA exists: a place where listening comes first.
How talking on AURA works
- Join free. All you need is a name, a nickname and an email. It takes about a minute, and there's no app to download.
- Say what's on your mind. Write a long post, a short thought or just a few words. Some days, a quick tap to say how you feel is enough.
- Choose who sees it. Share with everyone on AURA, or only with your Circle: the few people you trust.
- Feel heard. People reply with an I Hear You, sympathies and kind comments, even voice notes. Reply back, or simply read and breathe.
Talk without giving away who you are
You go by a nickname, and you can hide your real name so others only ever see that nickname. Your email address is never shown. Your journal and private messages are encrypted, there are no ads or trackers, and your data is never sold.
Real people, not a chatbot
Plenty of apps offer a bot that's always "there". AURA is different: the replies come from real people, many of whom have been through something similar, with verified counsellors sharing guidance alongside. Sometimes what helps most is knowing that another person actually heard you.
What people talk about on AURA
- Stress from studies, exams, work or money
- Loneliness and feeling left out
- Relationships, breakups and family
- Grief and loss
- Anxiety, overthinking and sleepless nights
- Burnout and feeling exhausted
- Small wins worth celebrating, too
Between conversations
Not ready to post? You can still write in a private journal only you can read, check in with your mood in one tap, or follow a minute of guided breathing. And if things ever feel unsafe, SOS alerts your Circle, or people on AURA who can be with you, along with our team.
Curious why talking to people who've been there can help so much? Read what peer support is and how it works.