A Listening Ear
Someone to talk to, in confidence.
Loneliness is not a weakness. It is what happens when there is no one to tell. A Listening Ear is a private call or chat with Elder Mafosa for anyone who needs to be heard.
Why we offer this
Over the years, many of the people who reached out for a spell or a reading did not really need either. They needed to say something out loud to a person who would listen. A widow whose children call once a month. A young man in a foreign city. A mother whose house went quiet when the last child left.
A Listening Ear is for them, and for you. It is not a hotline and it is not therapy. It is unhurried company from someone who has sat with people in their hardest and quietest moments for more than 20 years.
If you are in danger or thinking of harming yourself, please contact your local emergency services or a crisis line in your country right now. This is not an emergency service, and you deserve immediate help.
How you can book
Three ways to talk
30 or 60 minutes
A single call
One private conversation, by voice or by WhatsApp chat, at a time that suits you. Talk about anything or nothing in particular.
Ask about thisWeekly, same day and time
A standing call
A regular voice to look forward to. Many people find that knowing someone will call on Sunday evening changes the whole week.
Ask about thisAn hour of messages
Chat only
For those who would rather write than speak. An hour of unhurried back and forth on WhatsApp, at your pace.
Ask about thisPrices are confirmed on WhatsApp before you book. Payment is made before the call.
What to expect
Four quiet promises
You will be heard
No rushing, no judging, no fixing unless you ask for it. The time is yours.
It stays between us
Nothing you say is shared with anyone. The same confidentiality as every other service here.
No pressure
If something comes up that a reading or spell work could help with, Elder Mafosa will say so once. The choice is always yours.
Real company
This is not a script or a service desk. It is one person giving another their full attention.
Questions people ask
Is this counselling or therapy?⌄
No. It is companionship: a kind, private conversation with someone who listens. If you need professional mental health care, please seek it, and feel free to keep talking to us alongside it.
What do people talk about?⌄
Everything. A partner who passed away. Children who live far away. A quiet house. Worries about money or health. Memories. Some people just want to describe their day to someone who is interested.
What does it cost?⌄
Calls are priced by length and confirmed on WhatsApp before you book, with payment before the call. Standing weekly calls are offered at a reduced rate.
When are calls available?⌄
Available 7 days a week, 8am to 10pm EAT. If you message outside those hours, you will receive a reply when we open.
Can I call for someone else?⌄
Yes. Many calls are booked by sons and daughters for a parent who lives alone. We will arrange a first short call so the person can decide for themselves if they would like to continue.
Looking for spell work or a reading instead? See all services.
Begin today
You do not have to carry it alone.
Send a message whenever you are ready. A first short call is enough to see whether this is for you.