A shared descent. A collective re‑emergence. A circle for transformation.
Some journeys are not meant to be walked alone. Especially in midlife — in seasons of unravelling, clarity, anger, grief, or quiet emergence — what we most need is witness, companionship, and a circle that can hold the truth without shrinking from it.
The Embodied Becoming Circle is a communal rite of passage for women who feel the pull toward change. It is a reflective, somatic, mythic space where your story meets other stories, where your fire is held by many hands, and where your becoming is witnessed into being.
Three communal gatherings on Zoom. Two private 1:1s. No more than 10 women.
Why a circle for this journey?
Women’s midlife transformation has always been communal. Across cultures, rites of passage were held in circles – places where sorrow could be shared, anger could be understood, and identity could be re‑formed in the presence of others.
This journey honours that lineage.
It offers:
- a shared descent into what we’ve suppressed
- a collective clearing
- a communal re‑emergence
- the stabilising presence of sisterhood
- the nervous‑system support of being witnessed
- the relief of not having to hold everything alone
The Circle is a place where you can lay things down, be met in your truth, and walk your becoming with others who understand the terrain.
The Emotional Architecture: Anger + Sisterhood
Two forces shape this journey:
Anger — the will to change
The clean, clarifying heat that reveals what can no longer be carried.
Sisterhood — the field of belonging
The sorrow, witness, and continuity that makes the change survivable.
In the Embodied Becoming circle, these forces are held with care, pacing, and embodied support- never forced, never performative, always invitational.
The Braided Arc
The Embodied Becoming Circle follows a three‑part group journey, with two private 1:1 sessions held between the group sessions.:
1. Group Session — Descent (Nigredo)
The descent means going inward, into the parts of ourselves we’ve learned to suppress: the knowledge we don’t want to confront, the unease that tells us something isn’t right, the emotion we’ve denied. We begin with a shared grounding and a naming of where you are, then descend gently into what is true. You meet what is real, without needing to tidy it, and you are never asked to share more than you choose.
→ 1:1 Session — Setting the direction for the clearing
A private space to sit with whatever came up in the descent, at your own pace. Together we’ll find what your clearing needs: perhaps staying with what surfaced, perhaps finding ways to move it through the body.
2. Group Session — Clearing (Albedo)
We return to the circle with new clarity. Through movement, grounding, journalling and meditation, we clear what is ready to be cleared. There is witnessing, resonance and shared meaning, and you begin to see what is yours to carry and what is not.
→ 1:1 Session — Signs, symbols and preparing for emergence
A quieter space to explore the signs, symbols and images that have come up for you. You’re invited to name anything still unprocessed or ready to be let go, and to prepare for the emergence with a clearer sense of what your path ahead asks of you.
3. Group Session — Emergence (Rubedo)
A communal re‑emergence. You’re witnessed in your becoming, and we close by honouring the path you’ve walked.
This rhythm mirrors the natural pattern of midlife transformation: inner work → shared meaning → inner work → shared meaning → emergence.
What We Explore Together
Across the arc of the journey, we weave:
- gentle movement
- guided meditation
- somatic inquiry
- mythic and archetypal framing – signs, symbols, and images
- reflective writing
- shared discussion
- ritual and symbolic practice
- nervous‑system literacy
- compassionate witnessing
Everything is invitational, grounded, and held with care.
Who This Journey Is For
This journey is for women who:
- feel stretched, fed up, or are carrying too much
- are navigating midlife, life transition, or identity shift
- long for community, resonance, and shared understanding
- want a reflective, embodied space to explore their inner landscape
- feel the pull toward change, even if they don’t yet know its shape
No experience of yoga is needed- just curiosity, willingness, and enough emotional steadiness to explore with others.
Who This Journey Is Not For
This Circle may not be the right fit if:
- you need clinical or therapeutic support rather than reflective space
- you are in acute crisis and cannot hold others’ stories alongside your own
- you prefer structured teaching rather than relational exploration
- you are seeking quick fixes rather than slow, meaningful change
You don’t need to have it all together. If you feel steady enough to sit with yourself, with support, that’s enough.
This helps protect the container and ensures safety for everyone.
How to Know If You’re Ready
You may be ready for this Circle if:
- you feel something shifting beneath the surface
- you’re tired of carrying everything alone
- you sense a new version of yourself emerging
- you want to be witnessed, not fixed
- you feel the pull toward community, resonance, and shared meaning
If the pull is there — even faintly — you are welcome.
Practicalities
- You’ll be supported in a small group (no more than 10 women)
- Sessions are held online via Zoom
- Three group sessions of 2 hours each + two 1:1 sessions of 45 minutes each
- A clear arc through Nigredo → Albedo → Rubedo
- Space between sessions for integration
- A private way to check in between sessions if questions arise
- Optional home practices to deepen your journey
- No special space, equipment, or “ability” required — just yourself, exactly as you are
The doors to the Circle are currently closed.
Pricing
Embodied Becoming Circle is offered at:
£200
This includes:
- 3 group sessions held through the alchemical arc
- 2 individual 1:1 sessions for setting direction and preparing for what comes next
- space to check in between sessions if needed
- a held, steady container across the whole journey
The intention behind this pricing is accessibility without dilution: a way to offer deep, relational, midlife‑centred work at a level that honours both the group and your own capacity.
Cancel more than 48 hours before the first group session for a full refund.
Instalment Option
£75 on booking, then £37.50 per month for four months (total £225) You commit to paying the full amount, even if you do not attend every meeting.
If you’re unsure whether the Circle or the 1:1 pathway is right for you, you can explore the Individual Journey as well.
Safety
Please read these notes carefully before committing to joining the Embodied Becoming Circle.
They help ensure that the space remains safe, respectful, and supportive for everyone.
Safety: Safety is central to this work- both individually and collectively.
Because this journey takes place in a small group, we hold shared agreements to ensure that everyone feels respected, witnessed, and supported.
Emotional Safety
- You are always invited to participate at your own pace.
- You never have to share anything you don’t want to.
- You are welcome to step back, pause, or take space at any time.
- We work with what feels manageable and grounded for you in the moment.
Group Safety
- Everything shared within the group is held in confidence.
- We listen without fixing, advising, or interpreting someone else’s experience.
- We honour difference- in identity, background, belief, and lived experience.
- We allow each woman to speak from her own truth without interruption.
Somatic Safety
- All practices are invitational and adaptable.
- You choose what feels right for your body.
- You are encouraged to stay within your window of tolerance.
- You can opt out of any practice without explanation.
Relational Safety
- This is a space of mutual respect and care.
- We assume good intentions and take responsibility for impact.
- If something feels uncomfortable, you are welcome to name it or speak with me privately.
This journey is designed to be steady, spacious, and supportive- a place where you can explore your inner landscape with care, and where the group becomes a gentle, grounding presence rather than a pressure.
Scope of Practice
This journey is a reflective, embodied, and relational space- not a therapeutic or clinical intervention. To help you understand whether this work is the right fit, here is a clear outline of what the Embodied Becoming Circle is and is not.
What this journey is
- A gentle, steady space for self‑reflection and embodied inquiry
- A group container for exploring your inner landscape with care
- A process rooted in somatic awareness, mythic framing, and nervous‑system literacy
- A place to be witnessed, to listen, and to make meaning alongside others
- An opportunity to understand your patterns, needs, and desires with compassion
What this journey is not
- It is not counselling, psychotherapy, or mental‑health treatment
- It is not a substitute for medical, psychological, or crisis support
- It is not designed for acute distress, active trauma processing, or crisis intervention
- It is not a space for giving advice, analysing others, or fixing anyone’s experience
Your readiness for this work
This journey is best suited to women who feel emotionally resourced enough to explore their inner world in a group setting. You don’t need to feel “sorted” — just able to stay within your window of tolerance with support.
If at any point it becomes clear that therapeutic or clinical support would be more appropriate, I will gently encourage you to seek that care.
Group‑specific considerations
- You choose your level of participation- listening is participation
- You are responsible for your own pacing and boundaries
- You are welcome to step back, pause, or take space at any time
- You agree to hold others’ experiences with confidentiality and respect
This scope helps keep the group steady, grounded, and safe for everyone.
Terms and Conditions
Confidentiality
- Everything shared within the group is confidential.
- You agree not to repeat or discuss another woman’s experience outside the sessions.
- You may share your own experience, but not anyone else’s.
Attendance
- The journey is designed as a cumulative arc; please attend all group sessions where possible.
- If you need to miss a session, please let me know in advance.
- 1:1 sessions can be rescheduled with notice (see cancellation policy below).
Participation
- You choose your level of participation- listening is participation.
- You are never required to share anything personal.
- You are welcome to step back, pause, or take space at any time.
Cancellations & Refunds
- Cancellations made more than 48 hours before the first group session will receive a full refund.
- Once the journey has begun, no refunds are possible.
- 1:1 sessions may be rescheduled with at least 48 hours’ notice.
Health & Suitability
- You are responsible for ensuring that you are emotionally and physically able to participate.
- This journey is not a substitute for counselling, psychotherapy, or medical care.
- If you are currently receiving therapeutic support, please ensure your practitioner agrees this work is appropriate alongside it.
Group Conduct
- We speak from our own experience and avoid giving advice or interpreting others’ stories.
- We listen with respect and without interruption.
- Harmful, discriminatory, or disruptive behaviour will not be tolerated.
Technology & Environment
- Sessions are held on Zoom; please ensure you have a stable connection where possible. You are responsible for your own connection.
- Choose a private, quiet space where you feel comfortable participating, and make it cosy and comfortable with a bit of space available to move. You may like to have a glass of water, cushions, and a blanket. A pen and paper for journalling may also be required.
Contact Between Sessions
- You will have access to a private one-to-one check-in channel for practical questions or brief clarifications. The Group journey also has an optional WhatsApp group for practical updates and for members to communicate with each other. If you join, other members will be able to see your name and phone number. The group is covered by the same confidentiality as our sessions, so please do not screenshot, forward or share messages. I check messages once a day rather than continuously. Neither space is for coaching or crisis support, as these fall outside of my scope of practice.
Participation Agreement
By joining the Journey, you confirm that you have read the Scope of Practice and Terms & Conditions in full, and agree to be bound by them. If a participant breaks these agreements, their place on the Journey may need to end sooner than planned in order to protect the safety and wellbeing of the group. In this circumstance, refunds are not available.
These terms help create a steady, respectful, and supportive container for everyone in the circle.
Ready to explore?
If you feel the pull — even faintly — you are welcome here. This Circle is a place to lay things down, to be met in your truth, and to walk your becoming with others who understand the terrain.
You can also read about the Individual Journey if you’re unsure which pathway is right for you.
Or reach out to me if you’d like to feel into the fit.
