Robert Rowland Smith is a UK-based philosopher and practitioner of family and systemic constellations.
He builds bridges between the rational and the intuitive, the mainstream and the alternative, mind and soul.
Whether helping clients through family constellations, writing books, or speaking on stage, his aim is to cut through complexity to find insight. Based in Oxfordshire and working regularly in London, Robert’s work brings philosophical clarity to lived experience, relationships, and the patterns that shape our lives.
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Robert Rowland Smith
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Prize Fellow of All Souls College, Oxford
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Columnist for the Sunday Times Magazine
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Expert adviser for McKinsey and Company
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Author of seven books including bestseller Breakfast with Socrates
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Winner of two Library of America awards
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Co-founder of Philosophy Slam! ®
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Writing tutor, Arvon Foundation
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Keynote speaker on the international circuit
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Board member, Tavistock Relationships
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Founding faculty of The School of Life
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Leading figure in Systemic Constellations
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Creator of the Simple Truths ® card deck
Robert Rowland Smith is a philosopher and family constellations practitioner based in the UK. He works at the meeting point of philosophy, systemic practice, and everyday life, helping people explore questions of relationship, inheritance, and meaning.
After many years as a writer, speaker, and teacher of philosophy, Robert trained in family constellations as a way of working more directly with lived experience. His work is grounded, reflective, and practical, offering a thoughtful space in which individuals and groups can encounter what is often unseen but deeply felt.
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What is Family Constellations?
Family Constellations is a systemic practice that explores how patterns, relationships, and unresolved experiences within families can shape our lives across generations. A constellation makes these hidden dynamics visible, often leading to insight, relief, and movement where things have felt stuck.
Who offers Family Constellations in the UK?
Robert Rowland Smith offers Family Constellations in the UK, working with individuals and groups in Oxfordshire and London. His approach combines systemic insight with a philosophical perspective, focusing on clarity, dignity, and respect for what emerges.
Where can I attend a Family Constellations workshops?
Robert runs regular Family Constellations workshops in Oxfordshire and London, as well as occasional retreats and special events. Details of upcoming sessions can be found on this website.
How does philosophy relate to Family Constellations?
Philosophy brings language, reflection, and perspective to the work of Family Constellations. Robert’s background as a philosopher helps participants make sense of what they experience, connecting personal insights to wider questions of meaning, responsibility, and relationship.
Is Family Constellations therapeutic?
Family Constellations is not therapy in the clinical sense, but many people find them deeply supportive. They can complement therapeutic work by offering a different way of seeing long-standing patterns within families and systems.
How do I book a Family Constellations session?
You can book a family constellations workshop or enquire about one-to-one sessions directly through this website. Robert also works with organisations and groups by arrangement.