How does Circle work fit with therapy?

As well as my Circle facilitation I am also a psychotherapist. If you are interested in therapy all the information is here

It feels important to outline some of the boundaries around the two areas of work. I'm also happy to explore this further individually with you as relevant.

I see Circle as a space which is distinct from therapy (and other supportive relationships or groups). There are elements of Circle which are undoubtedly therapeutic, however it is not the same as psychotherapy.

This idea of it being therapeutic in the broadest sense means that it sits alongside practices such as meditation, yoga, massage, wild swimming, journalling ... even laughter, watching our favourite shows or listening to the music we enjoy.

The added dimension of Circle is in the quality of the collective "holding" space. It feels really different to be listened to by more than one person and there is something hard to describe which is available within the "space between" which is multiplied in the Circle context.

The mutuality of the space also distinguishes it from therapy and the lack of back and forth interaction distinguishes it both from individual therapy and from other group or team processes.

It is important to note that the relationship we enter into within a Circle context is not one where I am your therapist. If I believe that your current needs would be more helpfully met by another provider or in another context I will discuss this with you.

If we have a previous or current therapeutic relationship and you are interested in joining a Circle please discuss this with me before booking.