Lisbon Therapists & Coaches Connect

Please join us for our regular Women's discussion and support group on questions and challenges when working in the coaching, therapeutic and healing professions. This is a facilitated group discussion in which each participant will have an opportunity to share and receive support from the group on a professional question or challenge they are currently experiencing - whether related to developing a niche, expertise or practice, working in Portugal, sole-entrepreneurship or any other professional topic. It is also an opportunity to connect, chat and share stories and experiences with fellow practitioners living in the Lisbon area :)

This is open to both our existing members and newcomers - so if you are a coach, therapist, counselor or healer based permanently in the Lisbon area, looking to connect with fellow professionals and contribute to our beautiful community, we would love to meet you!

The event will be facilitated by Samantha Whetstone (Jungian Psychoanalyst & Professional Development Coach) and Niah Sommers (Systemic Couple and Family Psychotherapist).

Meet-Up Format

• 6.00pm to 6.15pm - Welcome and introductions
• 6.15pm to 7.30pm - Facilitated group discussion in which each participant will have an opportunity to receive support from the group
• 7.30pm to 8pm - Key takeaways and closing.
• 8pm onwards - Opportunity for further connection and optional dinner.

Please arrive promptly by 6.15pm in order to be able to participate fully and so as not to disrupt the energy of the group.

Practicalities
The event will take place at Honest Greens in Cais do Sodré (we should be in the big seating area at the far end of the venue furthest from the order point). There is no charge for attendance but we recommend a purchase of at least €5 of food and/or drink to support the venue.

Note: This event is open to our women-presenting community only, and is aimed at those who are already practicing or in training in the coaching, therapeutic and healing professions and based permanently in the Lisbon area. If you have any questions, please reach out to one of the Organizers.

About Lisbon Therapists & Coaches Connect
Lisbon Therapists & Coaches Connect is a strong and diverse community of Lisbon area-based professionals with various coaching, therapeutic and healing specialisms, established in 2022. We meet regularly to share our knowledge and experiences in order to help each other learn, grow and develop, support each other and discuss interesting topics relevant to our practices.

In astrology, Chiron is known as the Wounded Healer: a place in your birth chart that reveals your most persistent, often invisible wound and the quiet wisdom that grows around it. For anyone interested in self-awareness, personal development, or understanding the patterns that keep showing up in your life, Chiron offers a surprisingly precise mirror. In this talk, Martina will introduce Chiron not as an astrology lesson, but as a practical tool for self-inquiry, exploring what it reveals, why it matters and why it tends to resonate so deeply with people who work in helping, healing and coaching roles (or are simply curious about what makes them tick).

What to expect:

• A conversational, jargon-free introduction to Chiron and the wounded healer archetype
• Real-life examples of how Chiron themes show up in relationships, career and personal patterns
• A chance to identify your own Chiron placement (using your own chart during one of the activities)
• Space for reflection and conversation
• No astrology knowledge required, just curiosity

You don't need to know anything about astrology to walk into this session, but you might walk out seeing yourself a little differently.

Practicalities:
The event will take place at Kube Coworking, upstairs in the Open Hall. We will begin promptly at 6.30pm so please ensure that you are seated before then so as not to disrupt the energy of the event. You can buy refreshments at the adjoining cafe before the event.

There is no charge for attendance but we recommend a voluntary donation of at least €5 (cash only) for those who are willing and able to contribute to help cover the use of the venue, support for the presenters, as well as administrative costs.

If you have any questions about this event, please feel free to reach out to Kat LeRoy.

About the venue:
Kübe is a coworking space that supports engaged communities that align with our values—creativity, networking, learning, and well-being—by providing space for impactful events.

About the Presenter:
Martina Anguelova is a professional Astrologer, Reiki Master and Wellness Practitioner based in Lisbon, where she leads The Seekers Circle, a practice that blends astrology with healing modalities including Yoga Nidra, Reiki and EFT (Tapping). Having worked with over 700 clients, her approach is rooted in what she calls "practical spirituality": making ancient systems feel relevant, personal and immediately useful for everyday life and growth.

Chiron is central to Martina's work. She has developed a system that bridges the worlds of astrology and psychology that has Chiron at the heart of it. Her own Chiron wound has been her compass, in her personal life and even more so in her professional development. Martina is currently pursuing a master's degree in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology. She also consults for astrology apps and platforms, manages two Lisbon-based communities and practices at one of the city's leading wellness centres.