Tom Compton

Tom Compton is a facilitator of The Work of Byron Katie, a process of inquiry that helps people identify and question the thoughts that cause suffering. It consists of four questions and the turnarounds, and asks for nothing more than a willingness to open the mind. He works globally with individuals, couples, groups and organizations, in person or by Zoom, FaceTime and phone.

Tom has had a daily practice in The Work for 24 years and has staffed over 25 of Byron Katie's 9-day and 14-day Schools since 1999. He has sat with thousands of people from all walks of life, and he works full-time as a facilitator. His invitation is to discover how The Work can awaken a kind, loving presence within.

He describes coming to The Work through a deep wish, "more like a desperate cry for help," to find something that could make a real difference in understanding and ending people's suffering, his own included. Applying The Work daily, he says, has changed how he relates to every part of his life and every person in it. It helps him take responsibility, see his part in what unfolds, and begin now rather than stay in the role of victim.

Alongside private sessions, Tom offers group meditation and hosts a podcast. He is a certified facilitator and trainer in The Work, according to his Insight Timer teacher page.