Katie Despres, Family & Systemic Constellations Facilitator & Yoga Teacher

17/05/2026

Sometimes what we are witnessing socially and politically is not just division of opinion… but nervous systems under strain.

When systems feel unsafe, overwhelmed or under threat, perspective narrows.

We move towards certainty.
Towards protection.
Towards “us and them”.

Systemic work invites something different.

Not agreement.
Not bypassing reality.
But the possibility of seeing a wider picture.

The hidden loyalties.
The inherited fears.
The exclusions.
The patterns repeating beneath the surface of modern life.

In a world that feels increasingly reactive, this work can help us develop more capacity to stay with complexity, difference and uncertainty without immediately attacking, collapsing or disconnecting.

One of the things I value most about constellation circles is the reconnection that can happen when people gather together in this way.

Through witnessing, representing, listening and revealing, we often begin to understand something about each other and the systems we are all carrying, even when we do not share the same opinions, experiences or perspectives.

Next Thursday I’ll be facilitating the Bristol Monthly Family & Systemic Constellation Circle.

You can bring an issue, represent in someone else’s constellation, or simply witness.

No experience needed.

Thursday 21st May
6:15–9:30pm
Faithspace, Redcliffe, Bristol

Questions are always welcome.

Booking:
Bristol Monthly Constellation Circle Tickets

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11/05/2026

On the weekend I spent a beautiful day on Dartmoor with , exploring Family & Systemic Constellations amongst the wild ponies.

We were blessed with the weather, and as we arrived the whole wild herd seemed to be waiting for us. Such a beautiful sight, the stallion, his mares, and three recently born foals moving together across the land.

There was something deeply moving about witnessing the family system of the herd alongside the constellation work itself. Watching closeness, distance, protection, hierarchy, sensitivity, movement, belonging. So much becomes visible when we slow down enough to observe systems in nature.

As Harriet writes,

“Horses are curious, precise and completely unimpressed by status, explanation or strategy. They respond to the actual state of the nervous system in front of them.”

That felt very true throughout the day.

The horses were ever-present, quietly responding to what people were bringing. At different moments we were joined by crows, buzzards overhead, and the persistent call of a cuckoo echoing across the moor.

Being there brought something full circle for me.

I grew up surrounded by nature and horses, and later took my own children to equine therapy. Spending the day amongst the herd reminded me how much I trust the honesty of the natural world, the way animals respond without performance or pretence.

I could feel a real calling back towards this kind of work. Not separate from constellations, but deeply connected to it.

I loved being outside in the elements, working in nature rather than within four walls. There was something incredibly grounding and honest about it.

Harriet’s facilitation was careful, gentle and steady, creating a space that felt both held and spacious.

The whole experience has inspired me to begin holding outdoor, nature-based constellation days in Bristol very soon.

Stay tuned, or feel free to reach out if this kind of work speaks to you.

04/05/2026

04/05/2026

As part of Diaspora Festival I’ll be running an online session exploring migration and belonging through a systemic lens.

Rather than just talking about it, we’ll look at how these themes live in our families, our histories, and how they may still be shaping our experience now.

This will be experiential, with simple exercises and a short constellation.

You don’t need to know your family history or have any experience of this work to take part.

Wednesday 6 May
2–4pm (online)

Low cost from £3 - supporting the festival.
https://www.diverseartistsnetwork.com/event/diaspora-online-what-we-inherit-what-we-carry-an-introduction-to-systemic-constellations/

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17/04/2026

What is a Family Constellation & how does it help me ?

17/04/2026

Curious about Constellations ?
Last minutes spaces available at tomorrows Family Constellations circle Stone Rock Lodge

10am-1pm

A small group
Come with something mind to explore or simply take part

Every constellation reveals insights & movements for everyone involved

Code: Member10 for £10 off ticket price