Question 1

Do I need any experience?

Accepted Answer

No experience needed. Whether this is your first circle or you've been on this path for years, you're welcome. Everything is explained simply and led gently, so you can arrive knowing nothing and feel at ease.

Question 2

Do I have to have come to a previous circle?

Accepted Answer

No. Each circle stands completely on its own, and many women coming will not have been before. Nothing will be assumed and nothing will be missing.

Question 3

What should I wear, and will I need to undress?

Accepted Answer

Comfortable clothes you can sit in. Everyone stays fully clothed throughout, and there is no undressing at any point.

Question 4

Will I have to share my story or say things out loud?

Accepted Answer

No. You will never be asked to tell your story or explain yourself. Near the end there is a chance to say your desire out loud, at whatever level you choose, from a single word to something bigger, and you can always pass.

Question 5

Will there be any sexual activity?

Accepted Answer

No. Nothing sexual happens in this room and nobody touches anybody. We talk about desire and the judgements around it, and that may stir something, which is not the same thing. If it does, nothing has gone wrong.

Question 6

What if very little comes up for me?

Accepted Answer

That is a real answer, and it isn't a failed morning. Some women find a great deal comes up and some find very little. Both are welcome, and you can take part fully either way.

Question 7

What if it's my first circle, or I'm nervous?

Accepted Answer

Completely welcome. Most women come on their own, knowing no one, having done nothing like this before. You don't need to say much or do anything you don't want to. Arrive nervous if that's how you are, it's a soft place to land.

Question 8

What if I'm running late?

Accepted Answer

Doors open at 10:45am, please arrive between 10:45 and 11:00 so we can begin together at 11:00. Arriving much after we've started disrupts the circle, so late arrivals may not be able to join and the ticket can't be refunded. Please give yourself time to find us.

Question 9

Can I attend with chronic pain, fatigue or unpredictable symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Quite possibly, and I'd like to make it work where I can. It's a gentle, low-demand circle, all of it can be done seated, and rest is available at any point. There is one flight of stairs and no step-free access. Message me and we'll make sure you're comfortable.

Question 10

What happens if I become emotional or feel overwhelmed?

Accepted Answer

Completely welcome, this work can stir up feeling and that's held gently here. You can rest, pause, or step out at any time without explanation, and all sharing is optional, you can simply pass. I check in throughout, and if something doesn't feel right we slow down and adjust.

Question 11

Is this suitable with a trauma history?

Accepted Answer

Yes, this is trauma-informed work. Everything is an invitation, never a requirement, and you can pause or opt out at any point. There's no pressure to share your story. If you are in acute crisis, please contact me before booking so we can think about timing together.

Question 12

Is what we share confidential?

Accepted Answer

Yes. What's shared in circle stays in circle, that's a foundational agreement held by everyone present. It's what creates the safety for honest sharing. Nothing is photographed or recorded.

Question 13

Is the venue wheelchair accessible?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately not wheelchair accessible. First floor with one flight of stairs (banister available), plus steps between lounge and bathroom. Suitable if you can manage stairs with mobility aids and support. Contact me with questions before booking.

Question 14

Is there sliding-scale pricing?

Accepted Answer

Yes, this circle uses community pricing. Concession (£15) is for genuine financial hardship. Standard (£20) is the real cost of running the circle. Supporter (£25) helps keep a concession place open for another woman.

Women's Circle: The Thing You Have Never Said Out Loud | Shame Lives in Secrecy | North London

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