I came across Gabor Maté’s work during the pandemic when I first watched the documentary The Wisdom of Trauma. At the time, I was in the process of reorganizing my life, transitioning from a career as a freelance content writer to something new. Initially, I thought coaching was my next path, but I quickly realized I needed something more. I didn’t know what that was until I saw Gabor speaking about trauma. After watching the film, I hit the replay button and watched it again. It was fascinating.

This is the story of how I decided to enroll in the year-long Compassionate Inquiry training.

Looking back, I’m in awe of my journey: from the shy person in a little Zoom square among all those amazing people, to a certified CI practitioner and mentor, eager to keep learning and share her experience with others in this incredible community.

The greatest gift I received from Gabor’s work is a new relationship with my body. This course, along with the work I’ve been doing over the years, helped me realise that my body is more than an object to be shrunken, reshaped, weighed, or adjusted according to social or personal standards.

I came to understand that my body is a storyteller, and the story she knows best is a painful one, one that began more than 40 years ago, or perhaps even earlier, when I first came into this world.

Our bodies hold stories, beliefs, and painful memories shaped by trauma. At the same time, they hold the resources for healing and for living a meaningful life. What we are called to do is to listen, to allow our emotions to be felt, and to meet ourselves with kindness and compassion.

This is not an easy path, and it is rarely meant to be walked alone. Moving from judgement to self-compassion is a profound shift, and we often need someone to walk alongside us.

This is why I chose to become a CI Practitioner. In my work, I welcome my clients with deep trust in their process, knowing that there is nothing wrong that needs to be fixed. What they need is a clear mirror and a compassionate companion on their path to healing. I am committed to doing my own inner work so I can truly be that companion.

We are here to thrive together.

I currently work as a Personal Development Counselor, trained in supporting anxiety through a somatic approach. My work is enriched by certifications as a Flow Coach and a Nirvana Fitness instructor, which allow me to integrate the body into the healing process. I am also deeply drawn to shamanic practices and trained in soul retrieval work.