Moving Encounters.

Moving Encounters – a one-day experiential workshop for therapists and relational practitioners, taking place on 21st June in London.

The day offers a structured and contained space to explore embodied awareness and relational presence through movement-based inquiry. Drawing on principles from Body-Mind Centering®, Authentic Movement, and Contact Improvisation, the focus is on direct experience rather than technique or performance – staying close to what is actually happening in the body and in relation, moment by moment.

The workshop is open to therapists, counsellors, psychotherapists, and practitioners working in relational or somatic contexts. No previous movement or dance experience is required.

The day is facilitated by Mark Rietema, UKCP-registered Psychotherapist and Somatic Movement Therapist (BMCA), with a background in clinical practice, somatic education, and movement facilitation across the UK and internationally. His training in Process Work (Mindell)  informs the way the group field and emerging process are held throughout the day.

Mark will be supported by Sole de la Hoz, a Contact Improvisation teacher and trainee psychotherapist in Process work, with a professional background in dance.

📅 Date: Sunday 21st June

🕙 Time: 10am–5pm

📍 Location: Highgate, London (details on booking)

💷 Cost: £90–£140 sliding scale | Early booking available (£80 until 8th May)

Places are limited. You can find full details and reserve your place here:

👉 https://www.markrietema.com/MovingEncounters/

Do feel free to get in touch if you have any questions.

This day is also being run as a pilot to explore interest in a six-week series later in the year. If that’s something you’d be curious about, there will be an opportunity to hear more and share your thoughts. The one-day workshop stands fully on its own.