Introduction to Family Constellations

One-day experiential workshops with Katie Despres & Jamie Colston

Workshop Dates
Friday 13 June 2025
Saturday 27 September 2025
Friday 28 November 2025

Bristol Subud Hall

A new way of understanding what shapes your life

Some challenges are difficult to think your way out of. Patterns repeat. Emotions linger. Decisions feel fogged. Despite your insight, something deeper seems to be at play.

Systemic Constellations offer a different kind of perspective. One that looks not only at your individual experience, but also at the wider systems you’re part of: family, work, culture, inheritance. This is a way of listening to what hasn’t yet been seen or acknowledged, through a mix of experiential exercises, embodiment, and intuitive insight.

These one-day workshops are designed to offer a practical, grounded introduction to systemic work, with time to explore, reflect and experience the method firsthand.

Who this is for

These workshops are for everyone who is curious about what lies beneath the surface of complex issues, in life, relationships, or work. You might be:

  • Noticing repeating patterns and wondering if they began somewhere earlier

  • Holding roles or responsibilities that feel heavy, unclear or misaligned

  • Wanting to explore new ways of looking at entangled systems, personal, professional, cultural

  • A therapist, coach, facilitator or manager looking to broaden your understanding of relational dynamics

  • Have heard of constellations work but are slightly terrified of coming. This is a softer introduction

  • You are a professional who wants to see how this work adds understanding to dynamics in the work place.

No previous experience is needed. Whether you come with a personal question, or simply want to witness and take part, you’ll be supported throughout.

What you’ll experience

  • An introduction to the theory and practice of systemic constellations

  • Core principles including the Orders of Love, systemic perception, and embodied knowing

  • Group exercises to map hidden patterns and dynamics

  • Live constellations facilitated by Katie and Jamie

  • A reflective space to make sense of what emerges

These workshops are practical, embodied and participatory. You’ll leave with a clearer sense of how systemic dynamics show up in your own life and work, and how to begin responding to them with more clarity and compassion.

What past participants say

“It is enlightening. Things in your life that seem like boulders, unsurpassable, will dissolve and life flows more easily.”

“I really enjoyed the session. I went with an open mind but a sore heart and although you had tried to explain it for me I couldn't imagine it. I thought the space was perfect for the event adding to the ease of the evening. I felt both facilitators were great at holding space and controlling/keeping order and the most valuable experience was feeling like you were making a difference to the issue holder. I left feeling less bruising in my heart.”

“The experience of coming together with a group of people from different walks of life that are there to support you and vice versa — by offering new perspectives — is powerful, unique, and creates a healing connection between you and the wider web of humanity.”

“It was very well held and I felt safe and left feeling positive and lighter. I appreciated the care around the comfort provided- tea, chocolate, etc and the clear instructions to engage with the work. I thought there was a good balance of information and chance to experience.”

Meet the facilitators


  • Katie is a Systemic Constellations Facilitator, Transpersonal Coach, and Senior Yoga Teacher with a background that bridges psychology, corporate recruitment and embodied wellbeing. She has trained with the Centre for Systemic Constellations and brings over a decade of experience in creating safe, practical spaces for deep transformation.

    Katie offers 1:1 sessions, couples work and monthly workshops in Bristol and online. Her facilitation style is intuitive, warm and grounded in the real-life complexities of family, parenting, business and healing. You can learn more about her work at www.katiedespres.com


  • a facilitator, trainer and artist who has been immersed in constellation work since 2010. He has trained in both organisational and family constellations, teaches systemic approaches to psychotherapy students at Weston College, and runs regular workshops.

    Jamie’s wider work explores ancestral storytelling and community ritual. He is currently co-creating Motherlode — a book of collective wisdom drawn from stories of women around the world. You can learn more at www.jamiecolston.com

Booking and pricing

Price for Workshop 1
£95 per person

From 2026, pricing will increase to £195 (individual rate) or £245 (organisational rate).

Spaces are limited to maintain depth and safety in the group. To book or ask questions, please .