“Is this in person or online?”
Online, so you can join from wherever you live. The conversations go well beyond the usual video call.
“When are the sessions?”
The timing is set to suit those in Asia-Pacific time zones, but will also work for those in the US. Dates for all six months are confirmed before you join.
“How much time will I need?”
About three to four hours a month in group sessions, plus your two private sessions across the six months. Allow some time between sessions to reflect and put what you're learning into practice.
“What if I miss a session?”
Sessions are recorded only with the permission of ALL participants; I will also send a short summary of the theme so you can rejoin without losing the thread.
“Will I still get time with you individually?”
Yes. You'll have two private sessions with me, to explore what's particular to your circumstances, including anything you'd prefer not to discuss with the group. There is also the option of additional 1:1 sessions if needed.
“What if I'm not comfortable sharing personal things with people I don't know?”
That's understandable. Trust takes time, and nobody will expect you to disclose more than you're comfortable with. What matters is that you come willing to participate, listen and engage honestly. The depth develops as the group gets to know one another.
Will what I share stay private?
Confidentiality is fundamental. Everyone who joins agrees to keep personal conversations within the group, and we set clear expectations from the outset.
"How are the other women chosen?
Every woman has a private conversation with me before she's offered a seat. I'm building a table of women with comparable life experience who will hold the room well for one another.
Is this therapy?
No. My clinical training informs how I work, but this isn't a therapy group or a treatment programme. We look at the decisions, relationships and circumstances shaping your life, with my guidance and the perspectives of the other women.
Can I pay in instalments?
Yes. Please let me know if you would like to do this and I can give you details.
How do I know if it's right for me?
We'll have a private conversation before you commit. You can ask questions, understand how the programme works, and decide whether this is the right time.