Welcome to Singing Roots
Whether you are looking to join a singing circle straight away or just dipping your toe in the waters, I am glad you have landed in these pages. Take a breath and linger for a moment; you never know, something might just call to you if you listen carefully…
Therapeutic singing circles in and around Sussex
Singing roots us; it connects us to ourselves and is never the same experience twice. When we do it in a group, it can connect us to more and when we do it in nature it can connect us to more still.
As a psychotherapist, I weave my many years of training and experience into my circles, enabling me to create these uniquely curated therapeutic singing experiences. My circles aren't about judging yourself, or being perfectly in tune or in time, they are simply an invitation to turn up just as you are and trust yourself just enough to bring your voice and be held by the circle.
In order to provide this environment, I keep numbers low so that each person in the circle can feel met and held and to allow for a fully immersive, connected, nurturing and therapeutic experience.
I currently run the following regular singing circles:
Woodland Circle - Nurturing Singing Circle:
Held in private woodland, on the 2nd Saturday of the month, 10am-12.30pm, all welcome.
The Wolf Pack Women’s Circle:
A monthly women’s circle held on the last Friday evening of each month, 7-9pm.
The Den - A Closed Women’s Circle:
A monthly closed women’s circle that opens every 6 months to new members. The third Thursday evening of the month, 6.30-9.30pm.
The Honouring Circle:
All welcome - a nurturing circle in which to share, sing and connect. The first Thursday evening of the month, 7-9pm.
Please note that by coming to one of my singing circles you agree to the terms and conditions.
Woodland Circle - Nurturing Singing Circle:
The 2nd Saturday of each month, 10am-12.30pm in private woodlands near Barcombe
£25/£20 (concs).
Held in the woods around the fire - connect with yourself, the land and each other. This group is a bit longer to really allow time for quiet at the end to let the songs and harmonies sink in and a moment for ourselves before heading back to life! The circle is held in beautiful woodland and goes ahead whatever the weather so be sure to bring whatever you may need to keep yourselves comfortable.
The Wolf Pack - A Therapeutic Women’s Circle:
The last Friday of each month, 7-9pm, in private woodlands near Barcombe (and indoors when needed)
£30/£24 (concs)
The Wolf Pack is a nurturing women's circle that offers a moment in your month where the pace can slow down and you can be the one being held. With a more therapeutic element and set around a different theme each month, each circle will be a bit different, but will always involve some gentle movement, some singing and some time in ritual or quiet with blankets and relaxing oils for your hands.
The Honouring Circle - A Gentle Singing Circle:
The first Thursday of each month, 7-9pm in The Nest, Furner’s Green.
£30/£24 (concs).
With lovely sofas and armchairs, The Nest is the perfect setting for our gentle, tender Honouring Circle. A space for bringing whatever or whoever you want to honour and an opportunity to share what you are walking with and wish to be witnessed. We come together to sing gentle, holding songs to honour what we are each bringing and what we are holding in the circle and as always will have time to check in with ourselves, our voices and each other. This is a mixed circle, open to all adults!
The Den - A Closed Therapeutic Women’s Circle:
The third Thursday of each month, 7-9pm, in The Nest, Furner’s Green
£45/£38 (concs)
The Den is an extension of The Wolf Pack, but instead of being a drop in circle, this circle is made up of a small number of women who commit to 6 months of circles (one a month) so that the group stays the same and we can really sink into deep connection and sharing, with songs to weave in and out of our offerings. More therapeutic, this circle has threads of continuation woven through it and will offer a space to really drop into connection with yourself, your voice and the others in the circle.
Upcoming events:
Oak Time: therapeutic singing day retreat - Spring.
Saturday 26th April 2025 - 10am-3.30pm - The Nest, Heaven Farm, Dane Hill - £75 (£68 Concs).
Gift yourself Oak Time…..
We can find ourselves holding a lot in life and it can be easy to forget to fill our own cups. In contrast to the fast moving, capable parts of us that can end up carrying a lot, 'Oak Time' is a phrase I use to describe that slower, deeper rhythm that our souls know. This Oak Time singing retreat is an invitation to arrive completely as you are and slide into a slower pace, where you can connect with yourself and you can be the one being held.
We always start our circles with an internal check in and the invitation to check in with the circle too, before moving into some singing. The songs will be offered like medicine, to sit with, digest and sing either for yourselves or holding a part of yourself in mind. There will also be an exercise for contemplation - a chance to meet yourself exactly where you are and spend time with an intention, a wish or a process you might be holding at the time. If you wish, you can speak this to the group, or you can just name it to yourself. At the end of our day, we come back together for some more singing and a closing circle. The day will also involve some gentle movement and some time in ritual or silence with blankets and relaxing oil for your hands, hopefully leaving you feeling peaceful, nourished and really present with yourself.
Numbers for my circles are kept small to allow for a fully immersive, connected, nurturing and therapeutic experience. As a psychotherapist I hold all my circles in a way that is informed by my training, knowledge and many years of experience and there is always a therapeutic element that you can lean into should you wish.
I will teach everything by ear - no previous singing experience required and all abilities are welcome.
Please be aware that the space we will be in is up a steep flight of stairs which may not be suitable for those with mobility issues. We will also spend time outside in the woods - if this causes concerns around accessibility or any questions at all, please get in touch and I will try my best to answer them.
Please contact me for more details and to book tickets.
I RUN FOUR DAY RETREATS A YEAR - ONE IN EACH SEASON:
Future day retreat dates:
Spring - Saturday 26th April 2025
Summer - Sunday 20th July 2025
Autumn - Saturday 18th October 2025