One-to-One or Horse Guided Virtual/Remote Sessions Available 

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"Today was my first virtual constellation session with Shivaun and the herd. While my previous experiences in person have been powerful and effective, I was surprised at the connection I immediately felt with the horses today. Despite initial resistance, I found myself pulled right into the herd energy, as if blending with it. Very quickly we touched on the issue that I was grappling with. The horses are so willing to serve and there is so much love and healing in that. I emerged from the session more balanced, grounded and resourced to face the challenges ahead. Thank you Shivaun and the herd for offering me such a beautiful experience, from the comfort of my home."
​D. Portes, London, UK


Systemic Constellation Counselling

What is Systemic Constellation?
It’s a therapeutic model developed by German philosopher and psychotherapist Bert Hellinger. It departs from mainstream therapies in that it recognises that individuals are part of ‘systems’ – within a family, at the workplace, or even cultural and tribal contexts. Furthermore, systemic constellation acknowledges ancestral legacies --loyalties and resources at the soul level. 

​Often, the source of our challenges are not confined to our individual problems or circumstances alone, but are systemic and relational in nature, and sometimes, even inter-generational or historical. We are not always conscious of the gifts or challenges we carry from our ancestral line, and giving back what is not ours can free us, while gaining insight into the gifts bestowed upon us can help us embrace and manifest in powerful ways. 

During a session, you will be guided to create a 'living map' of aspects or elements of the issue you are facing. This facilitated exploration brings to light the hidden dynamics, underlying entanglements and perhaps even unconscious ancestral legacies which lie at the root of the issue. This is an embodied and experience-based process which allows us to tap into the 'knowing field' and our own body's knowing. We can transcend the narratives that may bind us to reveal deeper truths and opportunities for healing, insight and direction.

​Constellations in the Field™ Horse-Guided Systemic Constellation
A systemic constellation session, with the horse as guide, offers us an alternative way of connecting with and immersing ourselves in the 'knowing field.' For insight into this type of equine-assisted therapy, you can read this Centre for Systemic Constellation: Where the Horse Comes In.

About Shivaun Woolfson

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Shivaun is a published author and historian who has worked in both academic and community settings. As a trained counsellor, addictions specialist and constellator, she has worked extensively with individuals, families and groups. 

She lived and worked in the US before relocating to the UK in 2000. She was a community organiser with the Miami Dade Community Anti-Drug Coalition where she worked with local faith communities to address issues of youth violence, drug addiction and domestic abuse. As a counsellor in the Spectrum Rehabilitation Drug Program, she was engaged with case management and family therapy services. Later, she became director of Regis House which offered a comprehensive programme for at-risk youth, overseeing counselling, educational, psycho-social and health-related services for youth and their families. As a Senior Tutor at Goldsmiths, University of London, Shivaun was responsible for the development and delivery of a 2 year programme, which included the following components: apprenticeship/placement scheme, counselling, community and youth work studies, and individual and group counselling sessions. 

Shivaun's qualifications include a Phd in History (University of Sussex) and B.A. in Social Work and Counselling (Union Institute Miami). She is a certified Systemic Constellations practitioner/ Constellator and trained with Gaye Donaldson, Judith Hemming, Chris Williams and Jutta ten Herkel at the Centre for Systemic Constellations UK, with Ruud Knaapen in Systemic Horse Assisted Coaching (Wind Organisatieontwikkeling Netherlands) and with Emma Ross as an EAPD (Equine Assisted Personal Development) facilitator (Intuitive Horse UK). ​She is a member of The Complementary Medical Association UK (CMA), International Systemic Constellations Association (ISCA) and Accredited Counsellors, Coaches, Psychotherapists, and Hypnotherapists (ACCPH). Insurance ZUR-CMA/17/04/189.​

Systemic Constellation Services & Fees

Systemic constellation sessions are available on the following basis:
  • In-person session at our venue or remote via phone/WhatsApp/Zoom
  • Horse guided session at our venue or remote via phone/WhatsApp/Zoom​​
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For queries, to book an appointment, or to discuss a customised workshop for your community group, organisation or company,
please contact Shivaun via email or mobile.