“Only when compassion is present will people allow themselves to see the truth.”

A.H. Almaas

Inessence

These one-to-one sessions provide an opportunity for you to connect to your soulful self. Many spiritual practices refer to essence, as being the core soul energy that exists in our physical bodies. From a shamanic perspective, when we experience any form of trauma, we can lose essence and from this understanding the shamanic healing technique known as ‘soul retrieval’ is practiced. But it is not merely this healing technique, which can provide support, we can reconnect with our souls essence on many levels and Inessence is one of them.  

Inessence sessions are based on the ‘Compassionate Inquiry’ healing approach developed by Gabor Maté. I have attended his one year ‘Compassionate Inquiry professional training’ and I am now qualified to share these powerful healing techniques using the name ‘Inessence’. Often over 90% of our decisions are made by our subconscious mind being driven by emotions. If we suppress our emotions as children they will resurface later in our lives, unconsciously influencing our behaviours and beliefs. Inessence sessions gently provide an attuned space to be fully present with ourselves, inviting self awareness and conscious compassion guiding us into a deep alignment with our intuitive soulful self. This practice returns us to the power of feeling our emotions safely, securely and soulfully. Inessence sessions truly are the path to being in our own beauty. 

  • For many of us, who have experienced trauma in our childhoods, we learned to suppress our emotions and create coping strategies in order to survive. These intuitive actions were often essential, providing the self regulation we required. Later in our adult years these coping strategies can develop into unconscious beliefs, behaviours and perceptions which hold such an enormous influence over us it can be difficult to break free. For many of us we disassociate during moments of challenge or distress, unconsciously returning to these coping strategies believing they will keep us safe. But we are no longer children, we are adults and so we try to manage our present emotions in current situations with old unconscious beliefs and behaviours. If we continue like this, our suppressed emotions will eventually resurface manifesting in physical and psychological symptoms.

  • Following an initial conversation beforehand, you can share what is happening in your life. This invites a deep attunement with both you and myself, which is essential for the foundation of our work together. All Inessence sessions begin with a grounding focusing on the breath, inviting you to connect to your own presence. As we progress through the Inessence session you will have the opportunity to share what is happening and I will support you to sense any feelings you are experiencing, whether physical, psychological or spiritual. At all times you will receive my full support and presence as we give space to your openness to share and welcome the wisdom of the body to feel.

  • The Inessence sessions provide an opportunity to be with ourselves, bringing compassion and conscious awareness to all parts of us whether conscious or not. It is this depth of awareness that supports the richness of the Inessence session to flow in harmony with your own healing process. You may find that you book numerous Inessence sessions as you invite your essential essence that wishes to be witnessed with compassion. The benefits of these sessions are infinite and can easily guide you towards much deeper healing as you begin to integrate your experiences connecting with your own essence. These inessence sessions are an invitation to become your true self, witnessing any emotions, once suppressed now can be held in loving compassion. It is a journey honouring your sacred self, in union with your essence bringing all aspects of your own authenticity into being.    

  • £80 for a 1 hour session

    If you cannot afford the session cost, please contact me and tell me what you are able to pay, and I will review your request.

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“Pete listens with his heart and responds with his whole essence. Fully present, with a great input and obvious compassion, always bringing a perspective I never thought possible. He has offered greatly in how I view the world, helped me connect with myself and breathe with relief each and every time we have worked together. Thank you Pete."

Eleni Athanasiou - Systemic and Family Psychotherapist