Compassionate Inquiry
Developed by Dr. Gabor Maté, Compassionate Inquiry is a gentle therapeutic approach that helps uncover the unconscious beliefs, emotional wounds, and protective patterns that shape our lives.
What is Compassionate Inquiry?
Rather than asking "What's wrong with you?", Compassionate Inquiry asks, "What happened to you?" Through curiosity and compassion, we begin to understand the origins of our struggles and create space for healing and lasting change.
From self-judgment to self-compassion
Discover a gentler way of relating to the parts of yourself that have been carrying pain, fear, or shame.
Understanding the roots
Together we explore the deeper beliefs and experiences that may be shaping how you feel, think, and respond today.
Listening to the wisdom of the body
Learn to notice how emotions, beliefs, and physical sensations can offer valuable clues to what needs healing.
Dr. Gabor Maté
Why I Was Drawn to Compassionate Inquiry
For many years, Dr. Gabor Maté's work on trauma, addiction, and healing gave me hope and a deeper understanding of the human experience. His compassionate approach resonated deeply with me, both personally and professionally.
I was fortunate to be in the audience in November 2018 when Gabor announced that he was launching the Compassionate Inquiry training programme. Something about the approach felt profoundly aligned with how I understood healing, and I knew I wanted to be part of it.
When the training began in 2019, I joined and have never looked back. The journey has been transformative, not only in the way I work with clients but also in my own personal growth and understanding of myself.
What continues to inspire me about Compassionate Inquiry is its belief that our struggles are not signs of something being wrong with us. Rather, they often reflect intelligent adaptations developed in response to life's challenges. When we meet these parts of ourselves with curiosity and compassion instead of judgment, healing becomes possible.
Today, I feel privileged to bring this approach into my work, offering a safe and supportive space where clients can explore their experiences, deepen self-understanding, and move toward lasting change.
If you're wondering whether Compassionate Inquiry could support you
I'd love to meet you for a free introductory conversation.