About Our Philosophy
Heard is a quiet revolution.
It exists in response to a world that speaks quickly,
explains often, and listens less than it might.
At its heart is a simple belief: that being deeply listened to can change how we understand ourselves, our situations, and our next steps.
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Listening here is not a technique or a performance.
It is a way of being with another person and able to hold complexity.
There is no agenda to direct, no outcome to achieve, and no assumption that something is broken or needs fixing.
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Listening is an act of restraint.
It resists the pull to advise, interpret, or take control.
In doing so, it creates space for people to hear themselves more clearly - often discovering insights that couldn't have been reached any other way.
In this space, the listener is not the expert.
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They are the facilitator of what's unfolding.
Heard was created by Allison Angel.
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Her work has long involved supporting people as they navigate difficult moments.
This practice is shaped by lived experience as much as by training, and is offered with humility and respect for what people entrust to it.