Compassionate Inquiry is a therapeutic approach developed by Dr. Gabor Maté that invites you to explore your thoughts, emotions, and past experiences with kindness and curiosity rather than judgment. This process helps uncover hidden beliefs and patterns, allowing you to see how they have shaped your life. By fully acknowledging and understanding these beliefs—without resistance or shame—you can begin to integrate them, moving toward a more complete and authentic version of yourself. A key aspect of Compassionate Inquiry is creating a safe, supportive space where honesty and self-reflection can flourish— which is where I come in.

Think of Compassionate Inquiry as the vehicle that helps you understand your hidden beliefs, defenses, and coping mechanisms. In our sessions I will guide you through feeling and experiencing how those beliefs have played out in your life so far. Instead of focusing solely on symptoms, our session will delve into the root causes of suffering. We will sit together and talk, and honor anything that comes up. The session will be in a question answer format which will help you gain deep self-awareness and emotional freedom. Once your life has been thoroughly felt and understood, you can begin to integrate those parts into a more complete and whole version of yourself. 

Compassionate Inquiry is primarily designed for adults (18+), as it involves deep introspection, questioning narratives, and accessing suppressed emotions. CI is for anyone seeking deeper self-awareness, emotional healing, and transformation. It is particularly effective for people struggling with:

• Childhood Trauma & Emotional Wounds

• Anxiety, Depression, & Stress

• Addiction & Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms

• Chronic Illness & Mind-Body Disorders

• Self-Sabotage & Limiting Beliefs

• Relationship Challenges & Attachment Issues
  
  
  

• Go beyond surface-level symptoms and uncover the root causes of suffering

• Release self-judgment and foster inner kindness.

• Heal emotional wounds in a safe, supportive space.

• Break free from unconscious patterns and gain clarity over automatic reactions.

• Improve your relationships & connections with others.

• Strengthen mind-body awareness to promote promote holistic healing.

Your journey with us begins with a warm and personalised consultation, during which we take the time to understand your needs and answer any questions you may have.

This frequency of sessions and number depends on your specific context and purpose. At minimum, I recommend starting with five sessions so that I can understand your needs.

Compassionate Inquiry (CI) was developed by Dr. Gabor Maté, a renowned physician, author, and expert in trauma, addiction, and mind-body health. His approach integrates neuroscience, attachment theory, and somatic awareness to uncover the unconscious beliefs and emotions that shape behavior.

Yes! While CI itself is a relatively new therapeutic approach, its foundations are deeply rooted in scientifically supported fields such as Trauma Research, Attachment Theory, Neuroscience, Mind-Body Connection, Somatic Therapy & Mindfulness Practices

Both Compassionate Inquiry (CI) and talk-based psychotherapy help people explore their emotions and experiences, but they differ in approach and depth.