Unthread
There is always more beneath the story.
You don't have to be struggling to want to understand yourself more deeply.
Sometimes there comes a point when you become curious about the things you carry.
The beliefs you've inherited. The roles you've taken on. The expectations you've learned to live by. The experiences that have shaped you. The parts of yourself you may have lost connection with along the way.
Perhaps you're asking:
- Who am I now?
- What parts of myself have I lost along the way?
- What am I ready to understand differently?
- What do I want to carry forward?
You may not be looking for counselling.
You may simply want somewhere to pause, reflect and explore.
That is where Unthread™ begins.
What is Unthread™?
Unthread™ is a reflective experience for women who are curious about their stories, beliefs, relationships, identity and the things they carry.
It offers space to explore the experiences that have shaped you and consider what you want to understand, acknowledge or carry forward.
Through conversation, creativity, symbolic exercises and gentle reflection, Unthread™ creates opportunities to look at your story from a different perspective.
You don't need to have all the answers.
You simply need to be curious about yourself.
Unthread™ is guided by Jackie Connaughton, a BACP registered counsellor with more than 25 years' experience in trauma-informed practice.
The Story Beneath™
Unthread™ is rooted in The Story Beneath™, the philosophy behind my work.
The Story Beneath begins with a simple question:
"What has shaped me?"
We are all influenced by our experiences, relationships, family, culture, expectations and the roles we learn to take on. Some of those influences are obvious.
Others can remain beneath the surface for years.
Seven Threads. One Self.
Seven dimensions of a life.
One continuous story.
Our lives are not made up of separate pieces. The experiences, relationships, beliefs, strengths and choices that shape us are woven together.
Unthread™ invites you to notice those threads,and to become curious about how they have shaped the person you are today.
Before You · Within You · Becoming · The Continuous Thread
Before You
The threads that shaped you
What came before you? What have you inherited, learned or absorbed through the people, relationships and experiences that shaped your story?
- Ancestral Courage
What strength arrived before me?
- Belonging & Heritage
Where do I belong, and what do I belong to?
Within You
The threads you live with now
What happens when the threads of your past meet the person you are today?
- Emotional Clarity
What have I learned to feel, hold or hide?
- Somatic Safety
What does my body know?
- Connection & Relationships
Who am I when I am with others?
Becoming
The threads of possibility
What becomes possible when you begin to see yourself differently?
- Creativity & Choice
What becomes possible when I choose?
- Legacy & Release
What am I ready to carry forward?
The Continuous Thread
Bringing the threads together
- What have I noticed?
- What makes more sense now?
- What do I want to honour?
- What am I ready to loosen?
- What do I want to carry forward?
Seven threads.
Four movements.
One continuous story.
Not everything handed to you has to be carried forever.
" I don't believe in breaking cycles.
I believe in shifting threads, with awareness, courage and compassion"
Jackie Connaughton
Who is Unthread™ for?
Unthread™ may be for you if you find yourself wondering:
"Who am I now?"
"What parts of myself have I lost along the way?"
"What am I ready to understand differently?"
"What do I want to carry forward?"
It may be particularly meaningful during times of transition, when life is changing, old identities no longer fit, or you feel drawn towards a deeper understanding of yourself.
You might be navigating a change in relationships, family life, work, identity or the stage of life you're entering.
Or perhaps nothing is particularly wrong.
You are simply ready to become more curious about yourself.
The Unthread™ Experiences
Unthread™ can be experienced in different ways, depending on how deeply you want to explore.
Each experience offers a different way into the same continuous story.
Colour & Lineage
An introduction to Unthread™
Some of what shapes us arrives before we have words for it.
Through family, relationships, experience and the ways people before us have lived, loved, coped and carried on.
Colour & Lineage is an invitation to become curious about those threads.
Through colour, natural materials, conversation and creative reflection, you will begin to explore what you may have inherited, what has shaped you, what you recognise in yourself, and what you may choose to carry forward.
You don't need to know what your thread means.
You simply begin by noticing.
Colour & Lineage is the first doorway into Unthread™
The Threads We Carry
Seven Threads. Four movements. One continuous story.
A deeper Unthread™ journey exploring the threads that shape us, what we inherit, what we learn, how those experiences live within us, and what becomes possible when we begin to see ourselves differently.
The journey moves through:
BEFORE YOU
The threads that shaped you
WITHIN YOU
The threads you live with now
BECOMING
The threads of possibility
THE CONTINUOUS THREAD
Bringing the threads together
The Threads We Carry will be offered as a series of intimate gatherings and, in time, as a deeper retreat experience.
Coming soon
Women's Circles
A space to stay connected.
For women who want to continue the conversation, pause, reflect and share in the company of others.
Women's Circles will offer a quieter, ongoing space for thoughtful conversation and connection around the things we carry, the stories that shape us and the lives we are continuing to create.
Coming soon
Investment
Unthread™ experiences will vary depending on the format.
Colour & Lineage
From £65 per person
A creative and reflective introduction to Unthread™.
The Threads We Carry
Details will be announced when the first gathering is released.
Women's Circles
Coming soon.
Is Unthread™ Counselling?
No.
Unthread™ and counselling are connected through The Story Beneath™ philosophy, but they are different experiences.
Unthread™ is a reflective experience for women who want to explore their stories, beliefs, experiences, identity and the things they carry.
It is not therapy and does not replace counselling.
If you are experiencing significant emotional distress or need therapeutic support, counselling may be the more appropriate place to begin.
If you are looking for space to pause, reflect, explore and become more deeply connected to yourself, Unthread™ may be the place for you.
Refund & Cancellation Policy (Unthread)
Intro & Threads Series:
• Cancellations 14+ days prior to the event: Full refund
• Cancellations 7–13 days prior: 50% refund
• Cancellations less than 7 days prior: No refund, but materials or future date may be offered at discretion
• Unthread™ experiences may be rescheduled in exceptional circumstances.
• This policy is specific to Unthread™ and separate from counselling services
HAVE A QUESTION?
If you'd like to know more about Mondays, The Story Beneath™,
you're very welcome to get in touch.
Contact Jackie
Email: monday.storybeneath@gmail.com
Phone: 07432 373270
You can also leave a message using the contact form below.
Important Information
The Unthread programme is designed to offer space for personal reflection, insight, and growth. It is not a form of therapy or counselling and is not a substitute for professional support.
If you feel you need therapeutic care, we encourage you to reach out to a qualified counsellor or therapist.
While every effort is made to create a safe and supportive environment, participating in Unthread is at your own discretion, and you engage in the activities with awareness of your own wellbeing.