Men's circles
“When men sit in circles together, they remember the old ways — how to listen, how to feel, how to be.”
Robert Bly
Why Men’s Circles Matter
Most men carry more than they show. We keep moving, fixing, performing, and coping, but often without a space to slow down and feel what’s really happening inside.
A men’s circle changes that. It’s a place where you can drop the armour for a moment and meet other men who are doing the same. No competition. No pretending. Just presence, honesty, and breath.
When men gather in this way, something ancient comes alive again — a kind of brotherhood that reminds us we’re not meant to do life alone.
Many men today feel disconnected, isolated, or unsure where they belong. Studies show that more than a quarter of men in the UK say they have no close friends. (Vitality, 2023) And yet, when men come together to share, listen, and be witnessed, that isolation begins to dissolve.
A men’s circle isn’t therapy, yet it can be deeply healing. It’s a place to speak what’s true, to be met without judgment, and to rediscover your own strength through connection.
This work matters because it helps us remember what healthy masculinity really looks like, not performance or control, but grounded presence and honest relationships.
When we sit together like that, something shifts. Not just in the room, but in our lives, our relationships, and the world around us.
The Closed Circle (six-month commitment)
This circle is closed and only opens twice a year. Men join for a full six-month cycle, and during that time, the group stays the same. The commitment creates safety, depth, and accountability. Over time, we learn each other’s stories, patterns, and blind spots. We know when someone is hiding, and we name it honestly and with care.
Because we travel together for half a year, the connection grows. There is more brotherhood, more truth, more challenge, and more support. The circle becomes a place where men show up fully, practise presence, and step into life with more integrity.
This circle meets either fortnightly or monthly and is self-sustaining. When you don’t show up, you are missed. There is no penalty, but there is a consequence, because your presence matters to the whole. This form is for men who want to go deep, stay accountable, and grow alongside the same brothers over time.
The Open Circle (drop-in format)
The open circle is available for any man who wants a safe, honest place to land. You can join whenever you need it and skip when you can’t make it. The commitment is lighter, but the welcome is the same.
This form works well if you want a reliable space to bring whatever is happening in your life. If you’re struggling, confused, overwhelmed, or simply want to reconnect, you know there is a room of men ready to receive you without judgment. It offers support, steadiness, and community without long-term obligation.
The open circle is a good first step into men’s work. It gives you a taste of the power of meeting other men in truth, and it provides a consistent place to return to whenever you need it.