Invitation to Circle

I have some online Circles which are in the process of gathering. These include:

Neurodivergent Circle -

3rd Wednesday of each month, 7 - 8:30 pm (UK time)

This Circle is for neurodivergent adults (no diagnosis needed; self ID is valid and welcome). Stims and SPINS are welcome. The format is flexible and responsive to the needs of the people in attendance. Cameras can be on or off and we use written and other forms of communication aswell as speaking.

ND Young Adults Circle (18-23s) -

3rd Thursday of each month, 7-8:30pm (UK time)

This Circle is a place for young people aged 18-23 show up in whatever way they feel comfortable on any given week. We follow a basic structure so that there is some familiarity we know what to expect, while also allowing room for whoever wants to share to do so. Everyone is supported to communicate is whatever way is best for them, sometimes this is by speaking and other times creatively or by using the chat box. We also all commit to listening and respecting each other in all our similarities and in our differences.

ND Parents Circle -

4th Monday of each month, 7:00 - 8:30 pm (UK time)

In Circle the quality of our presence with each other, in other words how we gather, is unique. We aim to listen and witness each other without back and forth conversation. It’s very different to many other contexts – imagine no shoulds, no well meaning advice, no “fixing”, no strategies, no techniques! Instead, a space where each person is seen and heard compassionately and without agenda.

Upcoming ...

Plans for an in person circle for neurodivergent people are underway and I would be delighted to hear from anyone who would be interested in this.

Some further ideas:

I have several other ideas for Circles which I would like to facilitate if there is interest. I am open to however long it might take and to co-creation and evolution. I hold the ideas lightly.

Counsellors' Circle -

In a profession which can feel quite isolating, this Circle could provide a space for each person to be seen and heard for who they are, outside of their work and therapeutic roles.

Circle as a way of gathering aligns beautifully with the person-centred way of being which many counsellors practise day and daily. The mutuality within a gentle circle structure means that we

would both offer and receive this holding and containment.

Diverse Voices (Circle of Inclusion) -

My vision for the Circle of Inclusion is to provide a space specifically for people from marginalised communities. This includes BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ and ND, as well as anyone who experiences a sense of being different or “other” within our white-centric, heteronormative, neuronormative, ableist and patriarchal society.

If you struggle to find places where you feel accepted and free to be yourself you might be interested in this kind of Circle. It’s an invitation to belong a little more to yourself, and perhaps to something else in connection with others.

If you are interested in any of these ideas or have another idea for a Circle please make contact with me. I'm committed to the concept of original or founding Circle members too and I think this will be key to building something intentionally and in the spirit of mutuality.

I am also periodically running introductory circles where the majority of people are new - please make contact for details.