The Listening Chair
The Listening Chair C.I.C. A quiet space to talk. A trained listener. No judgement. A single chair, placed in a quiet corner of a community space, where someone can sit down, talk, and be listened to. There is no agenda. No pressure. No judgement. Each session lasts around 20 to 25 minutes — long enough to feel heard, without needing to explain or justify anything. Just turn up to one of our locations.
In-person
Further info
What the Listening Chair is not:
- Not therapy
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Not counselling
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Not advice
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Not fixing or problem-solving
This is about listening — nothing more, and nothing less.
It is run by an accredited Life and Career Coach, with training in mental health first aid, emotional support, and trauma awareness, including time serving as an ambassador for Oxfam and WaterAid.
The Listening Chair is currently at: Laura Trott Leisure Centre; John Warner Sports Centre; Snap Gym Bishops Stortford
Peabody Cosy Lounge Hoddesdon; Oasis Lounge Bishops Stortford; Rosedale Community Church Cheshunt; Wormley Community Centre; Wormley Allotments; Hoddesdon Cricket Club. For further details on location and times, please call us on 07766 760 187 or email: hello@thelisteningchair.org
Who can use this service?
Anyone aged 18+
How are services delivered?
Face to face in a range of locations across Hertfordshire.
Locations