Circle Leaders
This page lists available Compassionate Inquiry Circle Leaders who are certified to lead Circle Group sessions.
Alexandra MacKay
Registered Social Worker
Alexandra’s intention is to create a safe, attuned, compassionate and non-judgmental presence in which healing, growth and connection is possible. She has worked more than 16 years in non-profit community mental health and addiction agencies, as well as child-welfare. Currently, she’s employed at a hospital providing clinical services in the outpatient, […]
Pamela Sommer
CI Circles Leader
Pamela is a Registered Massage Therapist and an EFT International – Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) practitioner. She has a unique approach, blending the art of EFT and Compassionate Inquiry with a strong foundation of bodily awareness. Pamela lives in Rural Ontario on an off grid homestead with her two homeschooled […]
Varduhi Torosyan
Psychologist
Varduhi’s journey with Compassionate Inquiry began in 2019 as a participant in the Professional Training. Having completed Mentorship and Internship programs, she continues her journey in Compassionate Inquiry as a Mentoring Intern and Compassionate Inquiry circle leader. Simultaneously she pursued her therapeutic endeavours with Daniel Siegel exploring Interpersonal Neurobiology. She […]
Mary Lennon
Acupuncturist
Mary is a licensed Practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Acupuncture who brings a diverse and dynamic background to the Compassionate Inquiry (CI) community. Her path reflects a unique integration of disciplines, offering a foundation for cultivating confidence, presence, and the capacity to navigate the unknown—while embodying one’s authentic […]
Soraya Romao-Inglis
Circles Steward, Psychotherapist
As a trauma psychotherapist, Soraya offers the integration of Compassionate Inquiry (CI), IFS (Internal Family Systems), EMDR and mindfulness practices such as Kundalini Yoga in her sessions. She is trained in psychedelics-assisted psychotherapy which gives her the skills to support her clients during the integration process. As a BIPOC person […]
Phyllis Furkalo
Life Coach
It is my intent to provide compassion, love, and light to help hold and illuminate your healing journey. I have witnessed time and again that the healing power is within all of us. I have worked internationally assisting souls to unlock repetitive patterns and get clear, resulting in a reawakened […]
Rati Roberta Riccardi
Yoga Teacher
Since 2004 Rati has been supporting people in the expansion of consciousness, empowering them to find the healer/teacher within using different modalities. Trained in Attunement Therapy, Mediterranean massage (www.spaziopmr.com), still point induction and occipital release, Reconnective HealingTM and The ReconnectionTM, Hatha and Nada Yoga, Meditation, Breathing Techniques, Intuitive Energy Work, Rati […]
Cristina Bara
Life Coach
Cristina is a Compassionate Inquiry Facilitator, Circle leader and Practitioner. She is trained in the Neuro Affective Relational Model (NARM), working with complex and developmental trauma. Her work is Polyvagal informed, also providing Safe and Sound protocol interventions. Cristina gave up a career of 8 years in the tax consultancy field […]
Kevin Young
Circles Steward, Life Coach
Kevin Young is a certified professional practitioner of Compassionate Inquiry, a Compassionate Inquiry Facilitator, Compassionate Inquiry Educator and Compassionate Inquiry Circle leader. Kevin is passionate about bringing healing, compassion and connection to humanity. Kevin currently has a private practice based in Saintfield, Co. Down, Ireland and works with clients from […]
Beth Sanderson (Partridge)
Private Mentor, Body Worker
Beth is a Compassionate Inquiry practitioner, Compassionate Inquiry circle leader, Integrated baby therapist and a Cranio-Sacral therapist. She has been part of the senior tutoring team at the College of Cranio-Sacral therapy in London for the past 8 years. Beth Integrates many modalities with a strong somatic approach, infusing mindfulness, […]