About Vera | Compassionate Inquiry® Practitioner

Many people feel lost or disconnected from themselves and others, stuck in their head, questioning their worth or their direction in life, wondering if this is all there is. Even after cognitive therapy, something may still feel unresolved on a deeper level.

If any of this sounds familiar, you are not alone.

These sessions may resonate if you are dealing with burnout, chronic pain, stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship difficulties, or simply a feeling that something is missing. This may or may not be the right path for you, and that is completely okay.

I offer body-based therapy, sometimes combined with separate bodywork sessions, as well as integration after psychedelic experiences. These are options, and you are always free to choose what feels right for you.

During our sessions, you are welcome exactly as you are. I meet you with an abiding presence, compassionate and without judgment. In that space, everything is allowed to be just as it is.

Compassionate Inquiry is not about fixing or solving, because you are not broken. All answers are already within you. We explore the deeper layers within you, emotions, beliefs, body sensations, and unconscious patterns. From this space, insight can emerge naturally through the connection between mind and body.

Trauma does not live only in the mind, but also in the body. That is why real change happens not only through talking, but through feeling, slowing down, and being present.

Over time, and at your own pace, old patterns may become more visible. From that awareness, you may find that you can consciously choose how to respond, rather than react automatically.

This work is not for everyone, and that is perfectly fine. Only you know what is right for you.

When you feel ready, you are very welcome to explore further.

About me

There was a time when I felt deeply lost and disconnected from both my life path and my true self. For years, I sought refuge in distractions and indulgences, trying to escape the discomfort I felt within. This prolonged disconnection from my authentic self ultimately led to burnout in 2016

Through bodywork and Compassionate Inquiry®, I began my inner journey. These approaches gave me the time and space to transform my traumatic experiences, resulting in a deeper understanding of my emotions, beliefs, behavioural patterns, and the different parts of myself.
I reconnected with myself, found inner peace and profound self-love.

A recent ADHD diagnosis added another layer of insight. It helped me see my past in a new light, with more kindness and understanding for how my beliefs, behaviours and reactions were meant to protect me from pain I couldn’t bear as a child.

From this lived experience, I now guide others as a Compassionate Inquiry® Practitioner, certified in Compassionate Inquiry®. This approach, developed by Dr. Gabor Maté and Dr. Sat Dharam Kaur, is rooted in gentleness, presence, and attention to what is unfolding deep within. It invites you to recognise and transform old patterns, beliefs, and inner protective strategies.

In my sessions, I invite you into a safe, non-judgmental space where everything is welcome. You don’t have to force anything. You may simply be — exactly as you are.

I warmly welcome you,
Vera

Trainings and Education

I am a Certified Compassionate Inquiry® Practitioner and a Internationally Certified Therapist with the International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPHM).

In training: Integrative Psychedelic Practitioners Training – Kiyumi
In training: The Polyvagal Certificate Course – Dr. Stephen Porges
Compassionate Inquiry® Mentorship – Gabor Maté
Internship – Gabor Maté
Professional Training Compassionate Inquiry® (240 uur) – Gabor Maté
Compassionate Inquiry® Circles – Gabor Maté
Beyond Addiction Program – Sat Dharam Kaur
Suicide Attention Training – Gabor Maté
Master Certified Professional Life Coach – CLCI
Communicating Desires, Needs and Boundaries in all Your Relationships – Wheel of Consent – Art of Consent
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Course – Tina Romenesko (USA)

In addition to my work as a Compassionate Inquiry® Practitioner, I have a broad background in body-oriented trainings that support inner processes and help deepen body awareness. This background enables me to guide clients on multiple levels in their personal development and growth.

What I find so special about this therapy is how quickly it goes to the depths, to the core, based on what is currently present. It's incredible. Every session, I feel like I’ve gained a lot of space. At the end of the session, I often feel relieved. A "weighty piece" has lifted. I feel comfortable in my body again. Very meaningful!

Working with Vera is transformative. She instantly gets to the heart with patience, openness and understanding. In just a few sessions she has helped me access parts of myself that have been buried deep for years. With her expert guidance I’ve been able to process past traumas in a way that has felt safe yet powerful and has left me feeling more connected with myself. I am grateful to have the opportunity to work with Vera.

From the bottom of my heart I have to recommend Vera as a therapist. I have to say that she does hold the space for me in a beautiful way and has soft and beautiful energy. I have worked deeply on myself with her and can feel the change in me and my life!

Without expectations I came to you for guidance. I knew what I wanted to work on and felt completely ready for it. Your gentle approach made me feel safe and at ease right away. Thank you for your gentleness, your wisdom and your listening ear. I reached a deeper, intense layer of my consciousness. A part that I could not reach on my own or perhaps did not have the courage to do so myself. You guided me through it with your knowledge and experience. I was always allowed to receive a lot of fireworks during and after the sessions with the same safety and soft bedding.