CIRCLE FACILITATOR TRAINING

JANUARY 2026

So Everyone Has a Place to Be Seen, Heard & Be Welcome.

BE A CIRCLE LEADER

You are invited… Let your facilitator journey begin.

ATTENDANCE DATES AND BOOKING DETAILS

ATTENDANCE DATES -

January - March 2026

(All sessions are 120 minutes)

Live zoom training dates 1300-1500 GMT:

Live dates: Mondays 26th January (Opening Circle), 9th February, 23rd February, 9th March, 23rd March, 13th April 2026 (Closing Circle)

Self-study resources and online support from Julia & Tessa on the teaching platform for non-live weeks & homework to practice new skills.

Listening partnerships with other participants to embed learning and build your facilitator network.

TAKE YOUR PLACE (scroll down for payment plans)

Not sure if this is the right training for you? Or the right time in your facilitation journey? Have a clarity call with Tessa or Julia to answer your questions and see if you connect with us as your guides. Email now

PRICING

Full cost £795

Early Bird Discount - Pay by 1st December and get £150 off full price

EARLY BIRD 4 MONTH PAYMENT PLAN £165 Per Month
EARLY BIRD PRICE £645

PLUS sign up before 1st December 2025 and attend Circle Holding Fundamentals 3-hour introductory workshop for FREE

OR have a 30 minute one-to-one mentoring session with Tessa or Julia before or during the training.

BOOK A CALL with Julia or Tessa and find out if this is the right training for you.

What people are saying about our trainings…

  • “Fabulous and inspiring course. Run by two lovely people who made me feel safe and supported as well as being encouraged to take risks and try new things/skills. I feel empowered to take these new offerings into my community.".”

    Louise Reynolds

  • "Your training helped enormously, I think it gave me the confidence boost that I needed just beforehand. It helped me to create the structure that I needed and the shared guidelines were much appreciated."

    Anna Carruthers

  • "I loved the course, it was informative, interactive and inspiring. I finished the course totally inspired to hold a circle for menopausal women to help build community and fight isolation in our increasingly automated world. I recommend it to anyone who is interested in starting to learn how to facilitate circles."

    Emma Catherine Lawn

  • ""The course itself has been a space to explore, to listen and to learn in a way that is safe to express whatever I have experienced and know whatever I share will be held with respect and kindness. my ambition is to create these spaces and also prioritise joining these spaces held by others."

    Roisin Gaughran

What people are saying about our book…

  • “A much-needed guide to the art and skills of circle holding, this book is inviting, accessible, and full of inspiration and practical advice. If you work with groups, or you would like to, put it at the top of your reading list - you won't regret it."

    Jess Glenny, somatic movement teacher, facilitator, therapist

  • “With crystalline enquiry and analysis, as well as passion for the form, they have built an easeful, how- to guide for beginning and extending a circle-facilitation practice. What a treasure trove of thoughtful, creative tools for holding the simplest and most informal circles through to managing serious and impactful group intentions. Thank you!"

    Jane Bennett, Menstrual Educator and Founder of the Celebration Day for Girls

  • “ As an individual working in hospitals and prison settings, Circle Holding was a transformational read. In the exploration of meaningful connection, the authors’ heartfelt voices were especially moving as they led us to gain intimate insight into how various communities engage with the shared values of inclusivity, personal and communal growth."

    Soshana Perry, Narrativ 4 Facilitator & Mindfulness Educaor

  • "A gorgeously nourishing book that will open the heart of anyone who reads it. Julia and Tessa take us on an inspiring journey, immersing us in knowledge and courage so we know how to design beautiful inclusive, safe and creative circles in an infinite number of ways."

    Fiona Agombar, Yoga Therapist, author and Rest Activist

  • Circle Holding by Julia Davis and Tessa Venuti Sanderson is a must-have guide for anyone leading circles. Their passion shines through as they empower you to create safe, supportive spaces for meaningful conversations. Packed with practical tips and insightful interviews, this book equips you to confidently navigate every step. Whether you're a seasoned facilitator or just starting out, Circle Holding will be your trusted companion on your circle-leading journey.

    Donna Noble, Author, Teaching Body Positive Yoga

  • Julia Davis and Tessa Sanderson's clear, approachable discussion of the dynamic process of circle holding in Talking Circles is vital reading for anyone interested in fostering empathy and empowering positive change. It will be extremely useful for my own work in interfaith and cross communal conversations. This is a book that will help build the supportive communities of the future, and enable anyone to access the necessary skills required to set up and run a circle, enabling us to appreciate and overcome any challenges along the way. It is written with warmth, insight and humour. A significant contribution to changing the culture and building a better society.

    Ariel Kahn, novelist and Associate Artist at the Woolf Interfaith Institute

  • Julia Davis and Tessa Sanderson take us gently by the hand and invite us to dive into the possibilities for connection and healing that are calling us to hold space for our communities. Deeply practical, it offers step-by-step guidance on everything we need to consider; who to invite, inclusion, venues and online meetings, preparing the space, marketing, support and money are all laid out. An absolute gem, I wish this book had existed before I held circles - it would have saved me heaps of time, energy and heartache.

    Kate Codrington, Author of Second Spring and The Perimenopause Journal

  • Just wow!! This book is ALL THE THINGS when considering or creating a Circle. So many authors on this subject focus only on what will be happening during the event but these authors cover not only those essentials with great passion, insight and depth but then also speak to the 'dream space' that will lead you to create a deeply authentic-to-you, congruent and meaningful offering. They then double down on the value by walking the reader, step by step through all the technical, logistic, administrative and challenges of circle creation by sharing their personal insights and 'time in the trenches'. It's beautiful, powerful and pretty ESSENTIAL if you like to either start your journey creating Circles or want to seriously hone your craft!

    Jenny Burrell, Founder of Burrell Education

  • Julia Davis and Tessa Sanderson have written a well researched, clearly communicated and compelling story into the art and craft of how important Talking Circles are and how they work. It is strong theoretically AND practically. This is an essential read for anyone who works in the Wellness Industry - Yoga Teacher, Reiki Master, Sound Healer, Breathwork Facilitator - because all of this work essentially takes place in the sacred space of a circle. I cannot recommend this highly enough.

    Benedict Beaumont, Founder of Breathing Space

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