Systemic Constellations

We carry more than just our own stories. Often, the pain we feel - grief, fear, shame, stuckness belongs not just to us, but to the generations who came before.

Systemic or Family Constellations is a way of gently bringing these hidden threads into the light. Through a mix of experiential work and embodied presence, we explore how family patterns, losses, entanglements and loyalties might be shaping your life, without you even realising.

This isn’t about blame or digging up the past. It’s about healing through seeing. When we acknowledge what’s been held in silence or carried unconsciously, we create space for new movement, freedom and peace.

I offer this work with deep respect for the wisdom of the body, the nervous system, and the wider field of connection that holds us all. Whether in a group or one-to-one setting, constellations work can offer profound insight and often, a quiet sense of relief.

What happens in a Family Constellation session?

Individual and group sessions available

Family Constellation work begins with a gentle conversation about the issue or pattern you would like to explore. This might be a current struggle, a recurring theme, or a deeper question about family, relationships, health, or identity.

We then explore some history, particularly significant events, losses, or patterns that may have shaped the generations before you. You do not need to know everything. What is needed often reveals itself during the session.

In an individual session, we might begin with a short grounding meditation. You will then be invited to choose small figurines or objects to represent family members or parts of the system. These are placed in a way that feels instinctive. This is known as the Constellation Set Up. From here, we observe, sense, and respond to what unfolds in the space between the figures.

In a group session, we work together in circle. After your intention is shared, you will be invited to select representatives from the group to stand in for family members or aspects of the system. These representatives begin to sense and reflect what is happening not through acting or analysing, but through embodied awareness. It is a powerful and moving process, often bringing hidden dynamics to light.

Throughout the constellation, healing sentences may be spoken aloud. These are simple, powerful words that support release, belonging, and understanding. They are often felt deeply, both by the person receiving them and those listening.

You will often know when the process is complete. There may be a sense of relief, recognition, or quiet clarity. Something in the system begins to settle.

Constellation work is not always easy, but it is often deeply transformative. It offers the possibility of seeing with new eyes, and of standing more freely in your own life. 

Book for Systemic Constellations

For more information on workshops or to book a 1:1 session please email drlucy@35greatjames.com

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