REAL Circle Online

It's a Radical Empathy, Authentic Listening Circle, held online over video call so that you can join us without having to leave the house, open to adults of all genders. The Circle gives you the chance to reconnect with yourself and with others and we hold space for each other, with loving kindness and curiosity. Hopefully you will leave feeling renewed and ready to head back to life with more clarity, energy and strength.

It is for adults of all genders. You'll need an internet connection to connect to the video call. It's ok if you have little ones around, whatever you need to make it work for you.

The third Friday of each month, 8-10pm. You can pick and choose which Circles to come to. It's great if it works for you occasionally, and it's also lovely to see people returning again and again, it really builds the sense of community. The booking form shows all the available dates and you can book these in advance if you wish.

On Zoom!

Tickets are £10 per person for the REAL Circle Online. Often, that comes from the person booking but, if finances are a barrier, you can pay whatever feels comfortable (from zero pounds upwards!) and the rest of the ticket cost can come from the Random Act Of Kindness (RAOK) fund.

Equally, if you'd be happy to pay a bit more than the ticket cost to reflect your fortunate circumstances, you would be helping someone to be able to attend at a price that is right for them - your Random Act Of Kindness for the day! See the Random Act Of Kindness page for more details about the RAOK fund.

Fill out the booking form here to book for as many Circles as you like (you can pick and choose dates). You can pay by bank transfer or debit card, but if you need an alternative payment method, just ask. Details are in the booking form. 

After arriving and settling in with a cuppa, there are 5-6 parts of the Circle:

1. Mini guided meditation (only 6mins long and very straightforward, even for the meditation-averse so I've been told!).

2. We take it in turns to share what's on our minds or in our hearts whilst everyone else just listens.

3. We have a group chat about anything that has come up in the Circle so far, with the consent of the original speaker.

4. We end with a round of gratitude!

During the whole thing you can eat, drink, nip to loo anytime and generally keep yourself comfortable!

There are sometimes a few tears when sharing about something that feels hard, as it's a safe space where you can do that. There's always loads of solidarity and plenty of laughter as we all just 'get it'!

You can ask the group any questions that are on your mind, knowing that no-one will judge you or tell you what to do, because I make it clear that only you know what feels right for you. Instead of advice, you'll hear stories, experiences and information from myself and others. You don't have to have a question to come along, it's all about having the opportunity to connect with others and be part of a group.

A minimum of three and a maximum of eight people, plus me.

Places are limited, so if you need to cancel, I would appreciate you letting me know as soon as circumstances change, so that I can offer your space to someone else.

1. If you cancel more than 48hrs before the circle, you may transfer your ticket to a future circle or find a friend to take your place. The onus is on you to look out for future dates and rebook.

2. If you cancel within 48hrs of the circle, transfers to a future circle may be offered in exceptional circumstances only. If you can find a friend to take your place your ticket can be used by them instead - you must let me know. They will need to fill out the booking form before the circle.

3. If you don’t show up and haven’t told me you’re not coming, no refunds or transfers will be offered except in exceptional circumstances.