"Ceridwen is a uniquely, inspiringly skilled, sensitive, effective, light-touch facilitator-guide.” London, 2018
"What I’m doing now in my life is all a journey set in motion since attending your NVC foundation training almost exactly 2 years ago!...
I'm immensely grateful to have been inspired by you and supported along the way. And it's not just about NVC which you taught (that I can read in books of course) - it's the indescribable quality of empathy which I've experienced in your workshops/sessions. I've had the experience that every part of everything makes sense if I meet it at its level without trying to bypass or shortcut." Foundation Training, Ecology of Empathy and Building Restorative Systems participant
"I only ever attended one NVC workshop (the one with you), but it made a huge impression on me and I use my knowledge almost daily.
There’s something about the way you lead the event, a sort of positive, hopeful, happy, colourful quality to everything that happened, that was really heart-warming for me and at the same time, I think it really brought the group together in a way that I’ve rarely seen before on a workshop like this." Foundation training participant 2019
"I want to express gratitude for your gifts. And I am so thankful you offer these type of sessions, these deep dives. I've used all sorts of therapy of the years, this is the best one yet. It's about being able to find and practice self-empathy. It's magic, at least for me." 121 client needing support for a family conflict 2021
"I just wanted to say thank you again for the course - I was so impressed with how much knowledge you imparted, how effective the exercises were, and how that was all held in a really friendly, warm and enjoyable space. It was one of the best courses I’ve ever done! I have already recommended you to a couple of friends, and will continue to!" Foundation Training participant 2021
"I see Ceri truly representing the principles she teaches. This is not an easy find for me so I am inspired by it. I found that Ceri's vulnerable share in the workshop really helped give the group permission to accept ours in a deeper way and I felt a real 'love for humanity as whole' during and after the course. Thank you so much, I feel lucky to have done this course. " Foundation training participant 2021
"I found the 2 days an amazing combination of Ceri's responding to everyone's questions and needs as they arose, and sticking to the planned activities so a coherent journey or learning arc was possible. Her facilitation of the Celebration and Mourning circle was particularly striking for me - to make a space for these two often overlooked aspects of life in the first place, to participate herself whilst holding the space, helping us arrive to a place where we could hold the space for each other, and bringing humanity to the forefront of the training." Sanford Housing Community, March 2019 Foundation Training
"Amazing amount of ground covered in a very pleasurable way in a very short time. I feel it really helped to ground the theory inside me. I am very keen to continue studying and practicing too." Foundation Training participant, London, October 2019
An excellent workshop, expertly facilitated and with a good balance between discussion and practice. I took lots away from it and even got a sense that I might one day be able to do mediation myself. November 2019 NVC approaches to Mediation
I have read and known about NVC theory for years - but never found it easy to put in practice in the heat of the moment. The honesty, wisdom and care Ceri puts into her courses have helped me move on from theory to application of the practice. This workshop is well worth doing - for newbies and those already familiar with NVC. It has been carefully put together, and is very well facilitated. Foundation training
I have wanted to do the NVC Foundation weekend with Ceri for years and finally, finally, I gave myself the gift, and what a gift it was. Ceri is one of those amazing people who understands the importance of the felt experience. Her talent for holding space and allowing everyone to be seen and heard is a skill. Her knowledge of NVC combined with her vulnerability, honesty and openness gives an opportunity for attendees to drop into the work, make real lasting changes in the way they feel, think, act and do, and transform they way they relate to both themselves and those around them. Please do this workshop! Foundation training
One to One and Couples Mediation sessions
"I had one to one sessions with Ceri over the course of a year and a half and they were simply transformative. Ceri skilfully, and with great care, created a space where I felt entirely safe to explore past and current trauma and devised creative ways that helped me to heal. This was all underpinned by a wonderfully collaborative approach which left me with a renewed strength and a greater sense of empowerment. I cannot recommend Ceri enough."
"Most couples go through relationship difficulties from time to time, and we were no exception. Doing a couple of sessions with Ceri was a perfect way to supplement our relationship counselling. Learning to focus on our needs helped take the heat out of conflict and difficult discussions. During the sessions Ceri held the space expertly, and guided us gently through the exercises that would help us. I'm so pleased we found her."
“Each time I have left our encounters lifted into a more open, appreciative and peaceful mindset that has remained with me for a long time afterwards.” London, 2016
“The talking is really good. Very easy and natural and you get to the point. You ask searching questions. I’m happy that I can be vulnerable with you. I come in as a wounded guy and it’s good for me to be open and be as vulnerable as possible and it’s testimony to you that I can be vulnerable with you. My material can be quite heavy and I’m never sure if people can handle it. With you, I don’t need to hold back. I really appreciate that and the space that you hold. Lovely energy in your space. Really good healing.” London, 2019
"What I’m doing now in my life is all a journey set in motion since attending your NVC foundation training almost exactly 2 years ago!...
I'm immensely grateful to have been inspired by you and supported along the way. And it's not just about NVC which you taught (that I can read in books of course) - it's the indescribable quality of empathy which I've experienced in your workshops/sessions. I've had the experience that every part of everything makes sense if I meet it at its level without trying to bypass or shortcut." Foundation Training, Ecology of Empathy and Building Restorative Systems participant
"I only ever attended one NVC workshop (the one with you), but it made a huge impression on me and I use my knowledge almost daily.
There’s something about the way you lead the event, a sort of positive, hopeful, happy, colourful quality to everything that happened, that was really heart-warming for me and at the same time, I think it really brought the group together in a way that I’ve rarely seen before on a workshop like this." Foundation training participant 2019
"I want to express gratitude for your gifts. And I am so thankful you offer these type of sessions, these deep dives. I've used all sorts of therapy of the years, this is the best one yet. It's about being able to find and practice self-empathy. It's magic, at least for me." 121 client needing support for a family conflict 2021
"I just wanted to say thank you again for the course - I was so impressed with how much knowledge you imparted, how effective the exercises were, and how that was all held in a really friendly, warm and enjoyable space. It was one of the best courses I’ve ever done! I have already recommended you to a couple of friends, and will continue to!" Foundation Training participant 2021
"I see Ceri truly representing the principles she teaches. This is not an easy find for me so I am inspired by it. I found that Ceri's vulnerable share in the workshop really helped give the group permission to accept ours in a deeper way and I felt a real 'love for humanity as whole' during and after the course. Thank you so much, I feel lucky to have done this course. " Foundation training participant 2021
"I found the 2 days an amazing combination of Ceri's responding to everyone's questions and needs as they arose, and sticking to the planned activities so a coherent journey or learning arc was possible. Her facilitation of the Celebration and Mourning circle was particularly striking for me - to make a space for these two often overlooked aspects of life in the first place, to participate herself whilst holding the space, helping us arrive to a place where we could hold the space for each other, and bringing humanity to the forefront of the training." Sanford Housing Community, March 2019 Foundation Training
"Amazing amount of ground covered in a very pleasurable way in a very short time. I feel it really helped to ground the theory inside me. I am very keen to continue studying and practicing too." Foundation Training participant, London, October 2019
An excellent workshop, expertly facilitated and with a good balance between discussion and practice. I took lots away from it and even got a sense that I might one day be able to do mediation myself. November 2019 NVC approaches to Mediation
I have read and known about NVC theory for years - but never found it easy to put in practice in the heat of the moment. The honesty, wisdom and care Ceri puts into her courses have helped me move on from theory to application of the practice. This workshop is well worth doing - for newbies and those already familiar with NVC. It has been carefully put together, and is very well facilitated. Foundation training
I have wanted to do the NVC Foundation weekend with Ceri for years and finally, finally, I gave myself the gift, and what a gift it was. Ceri is one of those amazing people who understands the importance of the felt experience. Her talent for holding space and allowing everyone to be seen and heard is a skill. Her knowledge of NVC combined with her vulnerability, honesty and openness gives an opportunity for attendees to drop into the work, make real lasting changes in the way they feel, think, act and do, and transform they way they relate to both themselves and those around them. Please do this workshop! Foundation training
One to One and Couples Mediation sessions
"I had one to one sessions with Ceri over the course of a year and a half and they were simply transformative. Ceri skilfully, and with great care, created a space where I felt entirely safe to explore past and current trauma and devised creative ways that helped me to heal. This was all underpinned by a wonderfully collaborative approach which left me with a renewed strength and a greater sense of empowerment. I cannot recommend Ceri enough."
"Most couples go through relationship difficulties from time to time, and we were no exception. Doing a couple of sessions with Ceri was a perfect way to supplement our relationship counselling. Learning to focus on our needs helped take the heat out of conflict and difficult discussions. During the sessions Ceri held the space expertly, and guided us gently through the exercises that would help us. I'm so pleased we found her."
“Each time I have left our encounters lifted into a more open, appreciative and peaceful mindset that has remained with me for a long time afterwards.” London, 2016
“The talking is really good. Very easy and natural and you get to the point. You ask searching questions. I’m happy that I can be vulnerable with you. I come in as a wounded guy and it’s good for me to be open and be as vulnerable as possible and it’s testimony to you that I can be vulnerable with you. My material can be quite heavy and I’m never sure if people can handle it. With you, I don’t need to hold back. I really appreciate that and the space that you hold. Lovely energy in your space. Really good healing.” London, 2019