PENsiv Creative Writing Social · Kahalia, Shoreditch
Exploring the science and poetry of
putting feelings into words.
PENsiv designs expressive and creative writing experiences that help people cultivate curiosity, explore emotions, develop emotional literacy, and build confidence in creative expression through language and storytelling.
PENsiv Creative Writing Social · Kahalia, Shoreditch
PENsiv is a creative wellbeing social enterprise contributing to the UK's growing Creative Health movement.
We design expressive and creative writing experiences that bring together psychology, storytelling and reflective practice.
Through guided prompts, creative exercises and group discussion, participants learn to translate internal experiences into language — helping them explore thoughts and emotions in ways that are both thoughtful and creatively engaging.
A structured and creative journey inward
Cultivating curiosity about their inner world
Exploring emotions in a structured and creative way
Developing emotional literacy
Building confidence in creative expression
Practising new writing techniques
Experimenting with language and perspective
Connecting with others through shared reflection and storytelling
PENsiv is currently delivering a five-week expressive writing programme at Raw Material in Brixton as part of their Creative Pop-Ups programme.
The sessions introduce participants to creative writing techniques, reflective storytelling exercises and the psychology of expressive writing.
Learn more about the programme
PENsiv is currently funded and supported through the Power Up London programme, delivered by Big Issue Invest.
Language helps us understand what we feel. Writing helps us explore it.
PENsiv collaborates with cultural organisations, community groups, wellbeing platforms and educational institutions to design expressive writing experiences that support reflection, creativity and emotional exploration.
If you are interested in collaborating or hosting a workshop, please get in touch.
Get in touchSola Janet Browne
PENsiv was founded by Sola Janet Browne, a behavioural and wellbeing science researcher, writer and creative workshop facilitator. Her work sits at the intersection of psychology and the arts, exploring how creative practices such as expressive writing can help people articulate emotions, develop emotional literacy and reflect on their experiences.
She has a background in applied psychology and creative practice and is particularly interested in the role of storytelling, language and culturally responsive creative work in supporting wellbeing and community connection.