Familiar   Ground

Familiar Ground is a series of 3 online workshops for women and men, exploring how our earliest relationships shaped the way we love and how that awareness becomes the foundation for change  in our relationships today.

For women and men

· Three Saturdays

· Small groups

· Therapist-led

· Safe and Supportive

Do you find yourself repeating the same patterns in relationships over and over again?

Perhaps you fear abandonment, struggle to trust, keep people at a distance, or lose yourself in love. Perhaps you give far more than you receive — or find it difficult to ask for what you need. Perhaps you have tried to change, and the same story keeps unfolding.

These patterns begin much earlier than we realise, taking root in our very first relationships with our parents or caregivers. From there, they quietly guide how we relate to others long into adulthood.

Navigate your patterns.

Understand why they have been there.

Find freedom to let go of what no longer serves you.

THE WORKSHOP SERIES

Three Saturdays. Women and men working together — and separately — in a journey from insight to change.

WORKSHOP 1— The Mother  Relationship

FOR WOMEN with Ana Ochoa de Eribe

FOR MEN  with Amit Vyas

Women and men work in separate groups with their own therapist, exploring the relationship with their mother or mother figure.

This first relationship shapes our sense of love, safety, emotional needs, self-worth, and our deepest beliefs about whether we are worthy of being loved.

 

WORKSHOP 2— The  Father Relationship

FOR WOMEN with Ana Ochoa de Eribe

FOR MEN with Amit Vyas

Women and men again work in separate groups, exploring the relationship with their father or father figure.

This relationship continues to shape our expectations of ourselves, our sense of security, and the kind of love we seek or avoid.             

 

 

WORKSHOP 3 — From  Understanding to Change 

WOMEN AND MEN TOGETHER.  led by Ana Ochoa de Eribe and Amit Vyas

This is where the work comes together. 

Having explored the most formative relationships of their lives, women and men now meet in one shared workshop, held by both therapists.

Like a seed growing, insight into our present-day relationships begins to surface on its own, from this deeper understanding.

Women hear from men, and men from women, what it was like to delve into their own journey — and now, each side's inner journey is witnessed together.

This is where three Saturdays of separate group work becomes something shared.

 

Participants leave with greater self-awareness, greater compassion — for themselves and for others — and a growing capacity for building relationships that are more secure, more honest, and more deeply connected.

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN

• A deeper understanding of your relationship patterns and where they come from

• Insight into how your earliest relationships continue to shape your adult life

• Greater self-awareness and self-compassion

• The ability to recognise and interrupt unhelpful patterns before they take hold

• Healthier boundaries and a stronger sense of what you need

• Practical tools for building more secure, authentic relationships

• The confidence to relate to others as the adult you are — not the child you were

These workshops are for anyone who wants to understand themselves better in the context of relationships — whether you are single or in a relationship, whether you are just beginning to explore these questions or have been living with them for years.

You do not need any previous experience of therapy or personal development. You only need to be curious, and willing to look honestly at yourself.

Practical Information

Workshop Structure

Workshop 1 & 2

  • Maximum 12 participants

  • Small, contained therapeutic group

  • Men and women work separately

Workshop 3

  • Maximum 24 participants

  • Integration workshop (men and women together)

  • Expanded group experience

Facilitation

  • Ana Ochoa de Eribe

  • Amit Vyas

  • Two experienced therapists working together

 

 

 

YOUR THERAPISTS / FACILITATORS

Dates & Format

  • Three consecutive Saturdays

  • 3rd, 10th & 17th October

  • 10:00am – 5:00 pm (online)

  • Secure video call (join from anywhere)

Fees

  • Early bird: £350 (by 5th September)

  • Standard: £450

 

Places are limited.

A small number of concession places may be available.

 

Hello, I am Ana Ochoa de Eribe, a psychotherapist since 2001. 

I am passionate about helping men and women build healthier, more secure relationships by healing old relational wounds and moving from unconscious patterns into intentional, respectful, values-led connection in everyday life.

I work with individuals, couples, and groups, both in person and online. 

My name is Amit Vyas, I am a psychotherapist and I treat individuals in my private practice by helping them to see themselves through the lens of their early experiences and relationships, and how these have shaped ones personality and mindset. I have helped patients to create lasting change through insight and awareness of old patterns and unmet needs, which allows them to 'change the script' in the present.

 I am passionate about giving men the opportunity to take up the ability to heal and grow in a space that values the masculine spirit.

Do I need to be in a relationship to take part?

Not at all. These workshops are for anyone who wants to understand themselves better in relationships — whether you are single, recently out of a relationship, or with a partner. The work is about you

I had a difficult relationship with one or both of my parents. Is this safe for me?

Yes. The workshops are held by experienced psychotherapists who understand this territory is sensitive. You are never asked to share more than you choose to. If you have specific concerns, please get in touch before registering — we are happy to talk it through

What actually happens in the workshops?

Each workshop is a structured, experiential day — not a lecture. You will be guided through a series of carefully designed exercises, combining individual reflection, creative exploration, and small  and big group sharing. You work at your own pace. No prior experience of therapy is needed.

Do I need to attend all three?

We recommend attending all three, as each builds on the previous one. The final workshop — where men and women come together — is particularly meaningful for those who have completed the first two.

Can my partner and I both attend?

Yes. Partners can attend the same series — each doing their own work in their respective groups for the first two workshops, then meeting in the shared third. For couples  this can be  a genuinely connecting experience

What if I have a question before I register?

Please reach out. Email us at anaeribe@gmail.com and we will respond in 24 hours. There is no pressure — we want you to feel fully confident before you join.

If this speaks to you, we would love to welcome you.

Places are limited . The early bird price of £350 is available until 5th September 2026. Standard price is £420.

Understanding where you began doesn't just make sense of your patterns — it opens the door to changing them.

Places are kept small so that every participant has the space they need. If this work speaks to you, we would love to have you with us.

September 2026 · Three Saturdays online · Early bird £350 · Standard £420 · Up to 12 per group

You can also use the form to ask any questions you may have.

A small number of concession places are available. Please get in touch if price is a barrier.

Register Your Interest Here.