Women' s Circles ~ CPD ACCREDITED Facilitator Training ~
Leadership Mentoring ~ Community Building
You were never meant to carry it all alone.
In a world fraying at the seams, we gather women in Circle to remember what we’ve forgotten: that we were not meant to walk through grief, joy, rage and becoming along. That commuity is medicine. That our stories were never meant to be silenced and that sharing them so they can be witnessed with care- can heal us.
Sister Stories is a global movement and training school for women reclaiming connection, meaning and belonging, starting with their own voice.
THE ACHE BENEATH IT ALL
There’s a deep collective ache which touches so many of us every day. A longing for slowness, for togetherness, for truth telling and community that feels nourshing on a soul-level.
We crave something ancient and unnamed- a place to soften, to speak and be witnessed in our fullness.
This is where Circle begins and where we begin to remember who we truly are, together.
TRAIN IN CIRCLE FACILITATION
Learn to lead sacred spaces for others
& transform your own life as you do it
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In Circle, something profound awakens. As we soften into sharing our voices, the truths that want to be spoken, and as we witness each other's stories with open hearts, we discover ourselves in each other's experiences. Each story shared opens a gateway to something larger than ourselves - to the universal threads that weave through all our lives.
In an age of endless noise and quick judgments, Circle offers something rare and precious: a space to pause, to listen deeply, to witness and be witnessed. Here, beyond our screens and beneath our carefully curated personas, we rediscover not just our own truth, but the larger human story we're all part of.
For this revolution to have power, we need every woman's voice - quiet and thundering, young and wise, from every path and place. Our differences don't divide us; they enrich the tapestry of our collective story.
COME AND SIT IN CIRCE WITH US
Join our monthly circle online
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We live in extraordinary times. As communities fragment, division abounds and loneliness grows, women are remembering that there is another way. In Circle, we discover that beneath our apparent divisions lies a shared human experience.. That real listening can heal what judgment breaks apart. That in sharing our personal stories, we touch something universal.
““The Circle Facilitator Training is truly incredible - from the beautiful community of incredible women I had the honor of circling with, to Gemma, who brings such a radiant, grounded presence to the work. She leads with the kind of integrity and warmth that’s rare to find, and her genuine care really shines through every moment.””
THOUSANDS women have rememBered this way of gathering
In 20 countries, 500+ Circle facilitators trained with us are creating spaces where personal stories open doors to universal truths.
We are not introducing something new, we are returning to something ancient and urgently needed.
Each gathering, each story, each moment of recognition creates ripples that transform:
How we bridge differences in our communities
How we show up in our relationships
How we listen to our children
How we lead in our workplaces
How we hold space for change in our world
This is how we transform our world - through the ancient, simple power of women gathering to share their truths. Through spaces where personal stories reveal our shared humanity, where listening becomes an act of love, where we remember that we're all part of something bigger than ourselves.
WHAT WE DO
Sister Stories is the UK’s leading Circle Facilitation Training School. We train women to lead sacred, inclusive spaces of transformation in living rooms, yoga studios, hospitals, retreats, workplaces and beyond.
Through our CPD accredited training we offer:
A world-class methodology rooted in story, presence and integrity.
Deep personal transformation- because you can only hold others as deeply as you’ve been held yourself.
A global community of facilitators with ongoing mentorship, membership and support.
Over 500 women have been through our accredited training holding circles that are reshaping communities, workplaces and lives. And they’re doing amazing things:
Holding regular Circles as part of local community building, online spaces and making circle part of the fabric of their income and life.
Bringing Circle to organisations such as the NHS and Amnesty International.
Holding retreat spaces of depth and care.
Using Circles as tools for change in organisations from the Arts to NGOs.
Whether you are brand new to Circle faciltation or are already doing the work but are longing for deeper roots, we can support you to become a world-class space holder.
Will you join us in this quiet revolution?
A LIVING LINEAGE
Under skies, under stars, in kitchens and in temples, we have been circling for thousands of years.
Across culture and tradition, we have gathered together. We have tended the children. Sang the songs. Shared the stories.
We have grieved and celebrated and remembered what it is to be human in the company of one another.
This practice, this sacred, simple, radical act of gathering in Circle is not new.
But we are being asked to return to it now.
For ourselves. For our children. For the world.
MEET OUR FOUNDER
Gemma Brady's journey creating Sister Stories began in her living room in 2017, but her understanding of story's transformative power was forged years before. As an award-winning documentary maker for the BBC and Channel 4, she witnessed something extraordinary: when people shared their truths in the interview room, everyone present - from sound recordists to producers - found themselves softening, connecting, recognizing their own stories in others' experiences.
This deep understanding of story's ability to dissolve differences and awaken compassion now infuses every aspect of Sister Stories. Drawing on her background as both a documentary maker and trained narrative therapist, Gemma has created a unique approach to Circle work that honors both the power of personal story and the ancient wisdom of women's circles.
TWO SACRED PATHS
JOIN US IN CIRCLE
Step into these ancient spaces of deep listening and authentic sharing. Experience the profound medicine of being truly witnessed, of finding your voice, of remembering you were never meant to walk alone.
BECOME A FACILITATOR OF CIRCLE
Do you feel called to create these vital spaces? Train with us to hold Circles in your community and create a huge impact in your own life and the lives of others. Since 2018, we've guided hundreds of women in the art of gathering with integrity and impact. The world needs your unique medicine.
““This training weaves together deep compassion, attuned attention and a depth of insight to provide a comprehensive and heart-centred course. Going through this training is a totally immersive experience which makes you feel like you have fully embodied the teachings by the end of the course.””
Wherever you are on your journey, there is a place for you in Circle. Whether you’re seeking to be held, or learning to hold, we welcome you.