Private Mentors
This page lists approved Compassionate Inquiry Private Mentors, whom you may contact for individual or group mentoring for additional mentoring sessions. Whether you are in the Professional Training, are preparing for a Certification Review, or for the supervision sessions required during your first two years of practice as a Compassionate Inquiry Practitioner; please discuss the rate for mentoring directly with your chosen mentor.
The private mentors listed on this page have completed a 30-hour Supervision Training, and have been approved by the Compassionate Inquiry Mentoring Internship Team.
This page does not refer to the Compassionate Inquiry Mentorship Program, which can be found in the menu under Online Training.
Joakim Appell
As a mentor in the Compassionate Inquiry Training I’ve undergone extensive training in this modality and have a deep understanding of the principles and techniques involved. No matter if you’re in the year-long training, mentorship or certifying/recertifying my aim for us is to co-create a safe and supportive space where […]
Natalia Sotomayor (Sanjog Kaur)
Private Mentor, Life Coach
My first encounter with the work of Dr. Gabor Maté was in 2012 through the Beyond Addiction program. As a person who struggled with an eating disorder since my early teenage years, Gabor’s work gave me resources to approach the symptoms of my ED from a place of compassion, understanding […]
Quito, Ecuador
Vimalasara (Valerie) Mason-John
Private Mentor, Life Coach
Dr Valerie (Vimalasara) Mason-John M.A (hon.doc) is an award-winning author of 8 books, including her debut fictional memoir novel, Borrowed Body, and Detox Your Heart, Meditations for Emotional Trauma, and Eight Step Recovery Using The Buddha’s Teachings to Overcome Addiction. She is a co-founder of the secular 8-week course Mindfulness-Based […]
Gibsons, British Columbia, Canada
Sheila Tyacke (Siri Dharma)
Private Mentor, Lawyer
Sheila is a certified Compassionate Inquiry practitioner. She has been a facilitator of the online training since its inception in 2019. She co-leads the Safety and Connection course that is part of the online training, where the focus is on creating safety in Compassionate Inquiry sessions. Sheila and Vimalasara Mason-John […]
Johannesburg, 2196, South Africa
Rhonda Nelson
Private Mentor, Master Practitioner in Clinical Counseling, Qualified Clinical Supervisor
My intention as a Compassionate Inquiry Mentor is to support you toward Compassionate Inquiry Certification and/or in deepening and expanding your knowledge and experience with Compassionate Inquiry competencies. My approach is person-centered and aligns with the qualities inherent in reflective supervision. The process is intended to support and inform your […]
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Varduhi Torosyan
Private Mentor, Psychologist
As a CI Mentor, I will be working with you to support your CI competency development on a continuum, and directly and indirectly improve session effectiveness. My philosophy of mentoring is mentee-centered based on a mentor-mentee relationship as a safe container where professional and personal development is possible in the […]
Yerevan, Armenia
Steve Borloz
Private Mentor, Yoga Teacher
Hi, I’m Steve. My own journey of self-discovery started in 2012, however I only came across Gabor’s work in 2016 when I read his book, ‘In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts’. His life changing approach to mental illnesses and addiction planted a seed which has only grown through the years. […]
Nendaz, Switzerland
Rachèl Hughes
Private Mentor, Counselling therapist and Life Coach
My intention as a Compassionate Inquiry Mentor is to support you along your journey in Compassionate Inquiry. My approach is soul-centered and aligns with aiding to develop a reflective practice. Supervision is meant to support and inform your work both personally and professionally. Working alongside you, we can examine one […]
Belleville, ON, Canada
Phyllis L. Furkalo
Private Mentor, 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 […]
Penticton, BC, Canada
Luke Sniewski
Private Mentor, Life Coach
My name is Luke. I’m a Wellbeing Coach and Somatic Therapist. I’m also a Facilitator, Mentor, and Practitioner of Compassion Inquiry. Within the context of mentoring, I enjoy – maybe a little too much – unpacking the richness, depth, and wisdom within every single moment of a Compassionate Inquiry session. […]
Auckland, New Zealand