Familiar · A Listening Service

A familiar voice.

Sometimes you just need someone to talk to.

Someone who will listen without judgment, give you room to think and take an interest in what you have to say. Familiar offers affordable, one-to-one phone conversations with a dedicated listener you can return to. A comfortable space to talk openly, explore what's on your mind and make a little time for yourself.

Everyone deserves to feel heard.

Explore Conversations How It Works

By phone15, 30 or 60 minutesFrom $22 CAD

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The same listenerevery time you talk

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Why it matters

Sometimes, being heard is enough.

Not every conversation needs an answer. Not every problem needs to be solved.

Sometimes it helps to say things out loud, explore what's on your mind, and hear your own thoughts more clearly.

You deserve the same kindness you give to others.

Familiar is a space where you can talk openly, at your own pace, and know that someone is listening.

A familiar voice

Someone who listens.
Someone who remembers.
Someone you can come back to.

Meaningful conversations can become more comfortable when you don't have to start from the beginning every time.

With Familiar, you can return to the same dedicated listener. Over time, conversations can become more natural as you get to know one another and build familiarity.

Book a Conversation Meet your listener

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One dedicated listener
Connect with the same person each time, giving you the opportunity to build a comfortable and familiar connection.
Conversations that continue
Pick up where you left off. You don't have to reintroduce yourself or explain everything all over again.
Familiar over time
Build a connection at your own pace. The more comfortable you become, the easier it can feel to simply be yourself.

What a conversation can look like

Your conversation, your way.

There's no right or wrong way to have a conversation. You don't need a particular reason to book, and you don't need to know exactly what you want to talk about.

Talk it out

Sometimes it helps to put things into words. Talk about what's happening in your life, share what's on your mind or simply have someone listen.

Gain perspective

Explore your thoughts, consider different perspectives and take a little time to understand things more clearly.

Feel heard

Enjoy a genuine conversation with someone who is present, attentive and interested in what you have to say.

Simple, flexible conversations

Easy to start. Easy to come back to.

There's nothing to prepare and nothing you need to explain beforehand. Book a time that suits you, and when it's time, we'll talk by phone.

By phone
Talk from wherever you're comfortable: your couch, a walk, your kitchen table.
Your choice of length
15, 30 or 60 minutes, depending on how much time you'd like.
Simple to book
Pick a time online in a few minutes. No long forms or questionnaires.