As you consider participating in a Compassionate Inquiry session, it is important that we have a shared understanding about this modality and the conditions we agree upon.
Compassionate Inquiry is a somatic-based psychotherapeutic approach that gently uncovers and releases layers of childhood trauma, constriction and suppressed emotion embedded in the body, that are at the root of physical and mental illness and addiction.
Certain principles are maintained during a Compassionate Inquiry session. These are:
- The client is encouraged to bring a specific intention to each session.
- The client determines how much to engage in the session and may request to stop at any time.
- The therapist may interrupt the client during the session to bring the client into awareness of the present moment and to body sensations and emotions.
- The therapist follows the subtle cues of the client.
As a Trauma informed coach, I have been able to integrate my personal and professional experience into a unique approach for helping others. Today, I combine Compassionate Inquiry, IFS, and mindful lifestyle strategies to help clients experience their truth, and for the first time being able to see and express this, and reconnect with their Self. The start of my inner journey was through a meditation practice, and this taught me how we need to find stillness to go within. It takes great courage and determination to keep going, as we first will have to stir up the dirt. With the guidance of great teachers, I continue to reconnect to my authentic self, and use my journey to help others. Currently, I am in direct training with the Hungarian-Canadian doctor, Dr. Gabor Maté – a world leader in mental and physical health, addiction, and trauma – and I work together with some amazing people in the field from all over the world.
As a health care professional, I have an ethical responsibility to protect your confidentiality. That means that what we discuss in your sessions is not shared with anyone else. This is essential for the therapeutic process. There are, however, important exceptions to confidentiality, where information could be released without your consent. This could happen if:
- I believe that you could be a risk or a danger to yourself or others
- I have received information leading me to suspect that a child may be at risk of being abused or neglected
- I am given information that a health care professional has sexually abused you
- Records are subpoenaed by a court of law
I will speak to a third party (i.e. family doctor) on your behalf if you would find that helpful, and if you communicate this request in writing.
You are responsible for the total charges incurred for each visit, which have to be paid by revolut/ bank transfer
I am accountable to you and to the Compassionate Inquiry Code of Ethics, as well as my ICCT licensing board. If you have any complaints about my service, you are invited to let ICCT and/or Compassionate Inquiry Inc to know your concerns. I am always interested to know your feelings and encourage dialogue.
Although there can be many benefits to Compassionate Inquiry sessions, it can also be a difficult process that leads to the opening up of emotional pain. This may disrupt your relationships and daily activities. As I accompany you in your therapy journey, I will endeavor to create an attuned and safe container for any difficult material to be processed. Please discuss any concerns that you may have, with me.
I book sessions in advance. I do not offer crisis response. If you require immediate support dial 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
I understand that things can come up, and choices need to be made which can change your schedule. I respectfully request 48 hours’ notice to cancel or reschedule your session.
Charges apply to sessions cancelled within 24 hours.