Sensitive Soul Circle

Inner Critic to Inner Ally: A Creative & Somatic Workshop

Sat, May 2 · 2:00 PM BST

Birmingham Buddhist Centre, 11 Park Road Mosley, Birmingham, GB

Date: Sat, 2nd May 2026
How to book: BOOK YOUR TICKET VIA EVENTBRITE
Cost: £30 per person

That voice in your head, the self-criticism, the self-doubt, the negative self-talk that says shrink, be more, be less, don't mess this up, work harder, stay quiet, prove yourself, didn't come from nowhere. It speaks with such authority that it's easy to mistake it for the truth. But that voice, however convincing, is not the entirety of who you are.

Most people try to silence their inner critic by pushing it down or arguing back, but it always comes back.
This workshop takes a different approach; think of it as couples counselling for you and your inner critic. You'll explore where that voice came from, what it's really trying to say, and how to build a relationship with it that doesn't cost you so much.

What to expect
In this workshop, you'll move through creative, reflective, and somatic practices, including drawing, journaling, and group sharing, in a small, intentional space. These integrative practices aim to ensure the workshop is embodied, mind, body and soul. Whether you are new to healing work or already on your journey, you are welcome.

You'll leave with:

• Greater insight into the origins of your inner critic and why it developed
• A clearer distinction between who you are and what that voice tells you
• A written agreement with yourself about how you want to move forward
• The CLEAR framework to return to when the negative self-talk feels overwhelming
• Shared experience with a small group of people doing the same work

This is for you if:

• You're tired of the inner commentary and ready to do something different with it
• Your self-doubt, perfectionism, or people-pleasing has been running the show for too long
• You're drawn to approaches that work with the body, not just the mind
• You want insight that actually translates into how you feel day to day

How to book:
BOOK YOUR TICKET VIA EVENTBRITE

Cost:
£20 per person

About your facilitator
This workshop is facilitated by Ash Alves, a qualified Psychotherapist, Author, and Workshop Facilitator whose work sits at the intersection of psychology, social justice, and the soul. Through her therapy practice and Sensitive Soul Circles, she has supported countless people in developing a deeper relationship with themselves and others.