"We are the caretakers of each others' nervous system"
Dr Lisa Feldman Barrett
Banu Alagoz Najemeddin
Counselling & Compassionate Inquiry
Compassionate Inquiry is a somatic-based psychotherapeutic approach developed by Dr. Gabor Maté that helps individuals safely uncover and release layers of childhood trauma, constriction and suppressed emotion embedded in the body, that are at the root of physical and mental conditions.
The approach is built on the understanding that early childhood coping mechanisms—often developed as a necessary way to protect ourselves from overwhelming childhood emotions—can lead to a lasting disconnection from our bodies and feelings. Over time, this ongoing disconnection can manifest as physical, mental, emotional, or relational difficulties.
By bringing awareness to how these old patterns are carried in the nervous system, we can begin to restore agency and foster a new way of being characterized by spontaneity, personal choice, and genuine freedom.
Are You..
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Stuck in unhealthy thinking patterns, self doubt, self judgement or criticism.
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Wanting to uncover hidden dynamics in relationships leading to isolation, withdrawal or conflict.
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Feeling unwell, low energy, pain, distress in the body.
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Sensitive, triggered, consumed by fear, anger, resentment, shame, anxiety.
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Disconnected from self, body, life, heart and purpose.
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Not able to be present and in peace.
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Still suffering from childhood trauma after having received therapy.
Wellness Therapies & Coaching
I work with high achievers, athletes and leaders in their field, as well as women and men struggling to find their sense of self, strength, and purpose, needing to gather inner and outer resources for building resilience, self worth and belonging.
As a mind-body trauma informed wellness practitioner, I am here to guide you through counselling, coaching and working with the body to build nervous system flexibility, as well as physical, emotional, mental, spiritual resilience and growth.
Modalities I use are Watsu, Compassionate Inquiry, Therapeutic Yoga for Trauma Healing, Kundalini Yoga and Meditation, Grounding Somatic Reset, and Deep Trance Light Therapy.
As a Visiting Wellness Practitioner at luxury spa and wellbeing resorts across Turkey, the Maldives, the Caribbean, Thailand, the Middle East, and Europe, I work with a diverse international clientele, delivering both individual sessions and group experiences.
I offer one-on-one sessions in Istanbul, and Zoom sessions online.
