Intuitive inquiry within the spaciousness of presence

with Alistair McKinnon


Alistair is a trained facilitator of “the work” of Byron Katie and holds a gentle and accepting space for clients to open deeply and trust the unfolding process. The process often includes the unfolding of wisdom and gaining of insights, and the shifting of old patterns of thinking and behaviour.

What is Intuitive Inquiry?

It allows people to move from “fixed positions” or perceptions of the world and themselves that limit them from being all that they are. It’s about opening up a clear seeing of relationships and conflict that enable the resolution of issues and the development of clear directions in moving forward. This can be a very healing experience.

What to expect in a session

Clients can expect to be deeply listened to. From there what usually happens is that we enter a dialogue of inquiry into the source of the problem that may go several layers deep and beyond the responses of the usual mind-stories. This process is supported by a light energy of curiosity and wonder and the energy of stillness – that can bring surprising results.  The over-riding goal of each session is for the client to get in touch with what is real for them and sessions can include some meditation and simple breathing processes.

How it works

It works alchemically. It works even when you think it hasn’t. It creates a space from which clarity comes.

List of what can be treated with the modality

  • Conflict of any kind, whether it’s internal to the mind of the client or it’s showing up in a relationship in the world.
  • Suffering of any kind that is created by our thinking (which in my experience is ALL suffering). This does not mean that pain can be treated. Pain is real but it is the mental story we tell ourselves about it, that creates the suffering, that this process can heal.
  • Relationship issues – e.g. your partner should be different
  • Communication issues – e.g. inability to ask for what you need
  • Leadership issues – e.g. lack of motivation, focus or purpose

Session length
Individual sessions are typically one hour but can be two hours or somewhere in between depending on the issue. Couple sessions are typically one and half hours.

List of rates and charges
Standard rate is $150 per hour or $200 for two hours.