* UKCP (United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy) - Registered Psychotherapist & Supervisor
* NLPtCA (Neurolinguistic Psychotherapy & Counselling Association) - Accredited Psychotherapist & Supervisor, Board Member 2020-2024; Accreditation Registrar 2022-2024
* WASTP (World Association of Sand Therapy Professionals) - Registered Sand Therapist - Consultant/Trainer; Credentialing Committee Member 2023-24
* AST (Association for Sandplay Therapy) - Member
* CoSH (College of Sound Healing) - Tutor & Gong Practitioner
* Creative Counsellors - Professional Member
Aimer (Ai) supports Masha with the admin and organisational tasks at The Sand & Sound Centre. You may hear from Aimer re your course bookings and other queries.
She has around 20 years of experience in PA and admin roles across both private and public sectors, and has found her passion in supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses. Outside of work, Aimer enjoys creative projects and staying connected to the events in the world.
You can find more about Aimer and her services on her website https://synctra.uk
Eleanor supports Masha with organisational tasks at The Sand & Sound Centre - you may see her around helping Masha set up the space for events.
She has vast experience of working in the community, with a particular interest in therapeutic support for older people. Eleanor has also been a professional face and body painter for the past ten years. In her spare time she loves being outdoors and going for long, peaceful walks with her dog.
You can visit Eleanor's Graffiti Faces business page here https://www.facebook.com/graffitifaces
Clara is a qualified Psychosynthesis counsellor as well as a professional musician. She offers therapy 1:1 both face-to-face in Suffolk and online, as well as co-facilitating Pesso Boyden groups in Suffolk and at The Sand & Sound Centre in Greater Manchester.
Clara has a specialist interest in offering therapeutic support to musicians, and also offers flute journey meditations.
You can find out more about Clara and get in touch with her via her website https://www.claratherapy.co.uk/
Pete is a qualified counsellor and Pesso Boyden therapist who works inprivate practice in Devon. He is also a registered Children's Social
Worker. Pete works 1:1 with clients in person and online, and also facilitates Pesso Boyden therapy groups in Devon and at The Sand & Sound Centre in Greater Manchester. Pete is a father of three, loves the outdoors and is a keen sailor.
You can find out more about Pete and get in touch with him via his website https://pessoboyden-devon.co.uk/
Mary is a recent graduate of the UK’s Pesso Boyden training programme, and has also been undertaking a postgraduate-level hypnotherapy qualification, after a 30 year career in financial services regulation. She co-facilitates 1-day Pesso Boyden Experiential workshops with Masha.
Leonie has been learning her sound healing craft from many different teachers, including Don Conreaux, Aidan McIntyre, Mitch Nur, Sheila Whittaker, Mike Tamburo, Michael Bettine, Bear Love, Kat Bumbul. She is now embarking on training as a deep listening facilitator. She regularly collaborates with Treedrum (Manchester) and Sound of Presence (Belgium), as well as offering gong baths at The Sand & Sound Centre.
Leonie says: 'I came to sound therapy after a period of ill physical health caused by a period of intense stress. During this time I experienced first hand the therapeutic power of sacred sound and this led me onto my current path.'
Leonie offers a regular Gong Bath Meditation at The Sand & Sound Centre - when bookings are open, you can find the details here.
Julie's background was working with Children's Services for 20 years supporting children with special needs in schools and Foster care. Alongside this in 1999 Julie developed a passion for holistic therapies studying Aromatherapy, massage and Karuna Reiki. This lead onto her love of sound and going on to complete her sound practitioner training, followed by Don Conreaux’s Gong Master training.
Julie says: 'Sound is so much more than what we hear, it has to be felt. Sound is the language of the universe and medicine to the soul. Sound has the ability to silence the mind, touch the soul and open the heart, allowing access to the higher self, creating a space to search and reflect.'
Julie offers a regular Gong Bath Meditation at The Sand & Sound Centre - when bookings are open, you can find the details here.
Masha has no current availability for new one-to-one clients, but can recommend some good colleagues working in Greater Manchester, High Peak area and online. See the list by clicking the button below.