Testimonials:

“I had the pleasure and honor to have two Compassionate Inquiry Mentoring Sessions with Leigh. She is kind, respectful and makes sure the mentee is always in the driver`s seat.  She has a gentle presence. What I liked the most is that she asks the kind of feedback that you would like to get and designs her guidance accordingly. She makes sure you feel fine with the feedback and gives space for what might arise in you in your journey towards being the best therapist you can be through self exploration with meaningful guidance and mentoring.  I  learned so much in our sessions and I found myself quoting the information she shared with me during some of my sessions with my clients. Thanks Leigh!”

- Siymah K., Istanbul, Turkey

“Leigh met with me for a Compassionate Inquiry Mentoring Session at a time when I needed the most support. This was at the start of a new chapter and during a transition going into the mentorship programme. The session helped me to understand some of the questions and curiosities I had about my own role as a practitioner/therapist. It was very easy to communicate with Leigh about my vulnerabilities and insecurities too, as I believe Leigh creates an immensely safe space. I felt encouraged and empowered in areas as a practitioner, which has set me off with more confidence than I initially expected. In addition, the generosity and sharing that Leigh expressed in our session, has helped me to connect more with certain stepping stones and other relevant references. As mentioned, I felt incredibly safe in the session with Leigh. I felt heard, and I was able to receive the support that I needed at the time. I would highly recommend working with Leigh to anyone who is curious to develop themselves either within the mentorship programme, and beyond.”

— A.T., Stockholm, Sweden 

“I was privileged to work with Leigh for five Compassionate Inquiry Mentoring Sessions over a couple of months in preparation for applying for Compassionate Inquiry certification.

Prior to each appointment, Leigh emailed me with questions about my expectations for the session, encouraging me to reflect on and communicate my specific goals and needs. The written communication before and after each session provided a supportive framework for our work together.

Leigh was flexible in her approach, and at different times reviewed videos, provided resources, offered CI during the session, or reflected on qualities and processes of CI. I appreciated her commitment to asking permission for shifts during the sessions, and her attunement to me at all times.

The most significant impact of mentoring has been a greater understanding of my inner critic, and resources to explore this further. This has given me confidence to resume working with clients after a period of self-doubt and discouragement.

I have found Leigh to be insightful, affirming, and generous in sharing out of  her vast knowledge and life experience.

I highly recommend Leigh as a skilled and compassionate mentor.”

- M.D., Tasmania, Australia 

“Having had the experience of two Compassionate Inquiry Mentoring Sessions with Leigh Aschoff, I have come away with increased confidence in my own capacity to embody the qualities of a CI therapist, as well as an increased capacity to attend more closely to my own experience in-relationship with a client, and, how I might attend to deepening my trust in my intuition/gut feelings.  I am also more aware of ways in which I can more clearly cultivate curiosity, and, how that manifests in practice with a client, which may then afford a deeper sense of safety and attunement in the therapeutic relationship.  I also appreciate Leigh's unerring capacity for both clarity and compassion, and her willingness to brainstorm together as co-learners and co-creators.  Her approach is the perfect balance of soft and precise.  If I had to describe sessions with Leigh in just three words, they would be:  Spacious, Vibrant, Fruitful.  And, ok, a fourth:  Inspiring!  My deepest respect and gratitude to Leigh--I highly recommend working with her.” — C.W., Massachusetts

“Working with Leigh on specific intentions at times when I am going through major life changes has given me the most rewarding set of  therapeutic experiences I've ever had. I wish Leigh's practice had been available decades ago. Her combination of intellectual, emotional, and somatic reflection has enabled me to take my personal practices of meditation, breath work, and journal-writing beyond the limits of my beliefs. Leigh has provided gentle guidance in becoming aware of my body's responses to thoughts and feelings in real time. This has been essential to my healing process. She has also guided me through inner-child exploration in ways that directly impacted my current, real-life experience. I am grateful for her generosity, perception, and gifts of sensitivity that make her Compassionate Inquiry Sessions so meaningful.”

- V.C., California

“Having had numerous therapists (individual, marriage counseling, child psychiatrists for offspring) all with differing approaches over the years, these sessions felt like a revelation. Instead of just talking about and intellectualizing emotions from outside the session, the Compassionate Inquiry Sessions examine the emotional and physical reactions as they are happening. Leigh is brilliant at then opening the door to the origin of one’s various reactions to the world, mostly meaning your childhood. I found that it has produced powerful and productive new skills for coping and examining my relationships in a way that is compassionate to myself and the people in my life

The process connected me with a clearer picture of the person that I believe I am, all my flaws included, while providing me insight into the personal growth journey I intend to keep exploring during my life.

I feel more equipped to create meaningful boundaries with people, including the guilt free ending of relationships that have become untenable, and even the respecting of painful boundaries others have set with me and being ok with it.

As long as there are other people in the world, emotional challenges seem to arise sooner or later. So, it was easy for me to draw from my own life experiences for a session wherein Leigh would hone in and clarify and simplify what I was bringing into a clear intention for the session which she then gently refocuses on if things drift off course. It really makes you feel that you have accomplished something at the end of the session, which feels wonderful and positive even when it is dealing with the more difficult things in life.

My experience from the sessions was continuously grateful to both Leigh and her gifts and to myself for giving myself the gift of meaningful self exploration. 

If I were to describe the session experience in 1-3 words, I would say - It is golden.

I recommend Compassionate Inquiry sessions with Leigh to everyone.”

- J.A.D., California

“Compassionate Inquiry Sessions have been a life changer. Over time, Leigh has guided me during C.I. sessions into grounding, self-awareness, and clarity, which led me to regulate my system. This work allowed me to connect to my higher self - my authentic self, that helps me to live my life in a state of calm, and engage in wholehearted relationships with my loved ones. I celebrate and honor myself for the work I am doing, and will continue on this journey for the rest of my life. I highly recommend Compassionate Inquiry with Leigh, as she is a genuine soul, and truly cares about her own practice and helping others. I am extremely grateful to have her in my world.”

- L.A., New York

“Experiencing Compassionate Inquiry Sessions with Leigh was transformational in ways I could have never predicted. The process immersed me within areas of my psyche that I had not previously been fully aware of and I left each session feeling like I had discovered something new. I felt safe and supported in opening up to my subconscious mind and emotional body. The presence, compassion, and guidance that Leigh provided allowed me to relax into myself in significant ways. I felt fully held and accepted by Leigh, and therefore was able to experience inner holding and acceptance from within myself. I would recommend Leigh to anyone who is looking to explore themselves in new ways and receive the alchemical medicine of Compassionate Inquiry.”

- Lillian S., Brooklyn, N.Y.

"In each Compassionate Inquiry Session with Leigh I was met with safety and gentle curiosity. I felt so at ease that I was able to comfortably explore, deeply, my inner terrain and my emotions.

I felt a need to get clarity on some unhelpful behaviours of mine and Leigh guided me toward my own inner knowing with such skilful questioning and reflections, bringing me to clearly understand why I use those strategies to cope. I came to experience what true compassion actually feels like, for myself, which led to profound and important shifts in my perspective.

By connecting with my younger self and experiencing the world through her eyes, I have been able to appreciate the protective, loving nature of my own coping strategies, as they show up in the present.  

If I were to describe my session experience with Leigh, in 1-3 words, I would say…. Sacred, Spacious and Attuned.

I recommend sessions with Leigh to everybody who has a dilemma, a question for themselves or any challenging behaviours that they would like to address.

Leigh is a rare gift."

- Teri P., Dorset, UK

"Compassionate Inquiry Sessions with Leigh are a beautiful experience. The Compassionate Inquiry process allowed me to explore different perspectives to a current issue that I was facing. Leigh facilitated the session with a calm and grounding presence, which made it easy to open up. I felt so seen, heard, and held throughout. I would highly recommend this work to anyone who is looking to gain a deeper understanding of themselves."

- Diana C., Brooklyn, NY

“When I first came to work with Leigh during our Compassionate Inquiry Honoring Sessions, I arrived with a laundry list of areas in my life that felt less than satisfactory. In sharing these concerns I was met with grace, understanding, and the space to process what I had shared. Our time together always felt like a sacred place where, regardless of what was presenting for me emotionally, energetically, or physically, I knew I was being held in a special container that made it safe to explore and get curious about what I was feeling. 

Leigh became a mirror for me, reflecting back what I had shared, but in a way that was nuanced and honored where I was at in the present moment. At the end of each session I was presented with these beautiful takeaways, small lines of inquiry or actions to carry with me for the following week that were truly transformative. I found myself becoming more grounded in my energy body, there was more time spent in presence, and a heightened connection to my inner-knowing. The confidence and support I can now consistently offer to myself since my Honoring sessions are wondrous. 

I would recommend Honoring sessions with Leigh to anyone who is questioning or feels out of touch with their whole, worthy, authentic self.” 

~ Danielle V., Califon, NJ

“Leigh's guidance and support in the Compassionate Inquiry Honoring Sessions was like no other therapy I have ever experienced. She had unwavering faith in my intuition's ability to go straight to the center of old wounds and do what was needed to release and heal. I found the format of the sessions to be a perfect fit for my healing needs and Leigh to be the most loving, grounded guide. I felt seen and empowered in her care. I truly feel like I did 6 years worth of healing in only 6 sessions and, even months later, I am still finding ways that my time with Leigh has brought big energetic shifts in my life. Since our sessions, I have found myself more able to love my family. I feel clearer in how I feel and what I need. I feel like I have the tools to investigate feeling safe. My life has really improved. I enthusiastically recommend Honoring Sessions with Leigh if you are ready to break through old patterns and free yourself for the truest, most beautiful version of your life!” 

- Ashley P., Columbia, MO

“Working with Leigh was incredibly rewarding. Her ability to engage and focus my thoughts using techniques of paraphrasing, inquiry, and body awareness impressed me from our first meeting. I'd had no previous experience with transpersonal energy healing, but understood its value right away. Entirely different from more conventional talk therapies, Leigh's sessions directed my attention to my own words and feelings by her regular reflections of my thoughts and her insightful questions. The homework assignments helped me to expand the practice into other real-life contexts and explore how I can be present more often for myself and people around me. I'd recommend Compassionate Inquiry Honoring Sessions with Leigh to anyone dedicated to honest personal development.” 

- Vanessa C., Glendale, CA

“My Akashic Intuitive Guidance session with Leigh was invaluable. I was drawn to work with her initially because she demonstrated a genuine sense of embodied presence, skill, knowledge, and compassion through how she expressed her offerings online. And it was such an honor to be able to experience all of these characteristics first hand when we had our reading. She provided safety through expressing clear professional boundaries, as well as, a heart-centered approach. I felt I was in the presence of a compassionate and non judgmental witness. Our session together was moving! I laughed and I cried! Afterwards, I felt so full and grateful that Leigh was able to hold me through this journey and be my companion. I would highly recommend working with Leigh, and I am looking forward to exploring all of her offerings.” 

- Lillian, Brooklyn NY

“My Akashic Intuitive Guidance session was a calming, peaceful, and supportive experience all around. Leigh was excellent at communicating exactly what to expect during my session and provided insightful and judgement free feedback throughout.  I was a little nervous prior to beginning my session but that faded immediately once we began.

I had been struggling to emotionally manage many facets of my life and Leigh provided me with space to ground myself. It was exactly what I needed to help me cope and gently move forward through this time.

The entire experience was helpful in clarifying what my priorities and needs are in my life right now. 

Working with Leigh provided me with the space to focus on my own health and to find balance- something that I have been struggling with during these very uncertain times. I trust Leigh and know that she will provide me with judgement free supportive guidance that will help me find peace. 

Leigh not only provided me with the session, but she also gave me specific recommendations to utilize including a guided healing and a visual strategy to assist with managing stress.

The session was peaceful, supportive and empowering. It created space for me to focus on myself, something that is much needed in my life.

After my healing I felt a peaceful wave of calm for several days, despite being in the middle of several significantly stressful situations in my life. I also found that I slept better for several days and was better able to manage my stress. The recording was a nice take away for me to have so I could later reflect on the messages from the reading and healing.

I recommend Leigh to anyone looking to uncover the peace they have within themselves. Akashic Intuitive Guidance helped me realize that I have the ability to find balance within my life despite environmental stressors that surround me. 

As a mental health professional trained in systemic and behavioral therapeutic modalities, I found my experience with Akashic Intuitive Guidance refreshing and comforting. It is a different type of support than I am trained in and I value the empowering and fulfilling nature of my experience”. 

- Kimberly F., Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Southbury, CT

“As a natural skeptic, I was not entirely sure what I was getting into when I scheduled this Akashic Healing, but was so thrilled I did! Leigh was a natural planner and did an amazing job providing before, during and after instructions about the Akashic records, planning for the call and the process during the call, and I was 100% blown away by the responses I received to my questions. The session was extremely validating, and I walked away after it feeling lighter, more confident and equipped with a few new tools to navigate through life when fearful or doubting my path. Leigh has a beautiful gift that needs to be experienced to truly understand it.”

- Lori S., Algonquin, IL

“I love getting spiritual guidance and I have had several different readings over the years but never an Akashic Healing. During my reading with Leigh, clarity and compassion came through and immediately I was crying because I felt so supported, and everything truly resonated. A lot of what came through echoed what I have already been working on, which was lovely, and I took it as a confirmation that I'm on the right track.

All the insights about parenting have helped me relax more with my son. I'm already feeling better in my care taking as I keep thinking about this. I also feel more connected to my husband, and shared a lot of what we spoke about with him which brought us closer.

Some of the messages validated me to my core! I am still riding that high of feeling so validated and seen, in ways that I'm finding challenging to put into words!! Utterly grateful. It was so profound. It has helped me to relax.

Thank you again!! I'm so excited you are sharing your talents. I'm very grateful!!”

- Laura B., NYC

“An Akashic Healing with Leigh is like a stroll through a magic realist novel. The imagery that came through was poetic and expansive, reconnecting me to a sense of authenticity, purpose and belonging. Weeks later, I continue to savor the vivid visuality of the messages that came through. Leigh’s compassion and wisdom allow for a safe and open channel to the records. Beautifully transcendent, the readings are also practical and actionable, providing grounding guidance and body-based insight. I took copious notes - the densely rich information has continued to resonate with healing power. Better than a year of therapy!”

- Pilar, L.A.,CA

“Thank you SO MUCH for the wonderful Akashic Healing! As I continue to quietly, gently reflect on the reading, I feel strongly compelled to tell you how PERFECTLY well the words resonated with me and presented imagery and messages that I intuitively knew to be true or had even recently seen/experienced on some level and then knew to be meant for me deep in my being. I am deeply grateful and awed by the timing and significance of everything you relayed to me”.

- Bryna Z.

“I am so deeply grateful for your Akashic Healing yesterday. It gave me much needed clarity and I feel that I can now take some decisions and move forward to what feels aligned with my path. Everything you said felt so spot on and was very healing to hear. Before our reading I felt a bit anxious and confused about where to go and what to do in this new country but now I feel excited about taking the next steps here in beautiful Costa Rica. Thank you so much for offering your skill so generously, what a blessing for me in this situation”.

- Elisabeth O.

“My Akashic Healing was deeply relaxing. Like meditation perfection. It was incredibly validating to my intuition, honoring of where I'm actually at and I ended it feeling empowered to honor my knowing and my path with tangible things I could do to move forward with integrity and grace.”

- Kristin H., Bigfork, MT

“I very much appreciated the reading and messages. Your guidance and gifts resonated with me on many levels. The visuals and messages I received were highly attuned with my spirit and current life/soul questions. After my Akashic Healing I felt very connected to a higher power and was able to receive some clairaudience communication through meditation. I also felt more grounded, connected and inspired to follow my path.”

- Danielle

“I found my Akashic Healing to be validating, inspiring, and grounded in peace. Thank you for sharing this with me. I have integrated the messages with clarity.”

- Kim