AT THE MOMENT I HAVE NO SPACES FOR ONE-TO-ONE SUPERVISION, but will be starting a Trauma-informed Creative Supervision group in January 2025.
I offer clinical supervision to counsellors and psychotherapists of varied theoretical orientations. Standard charge is £70 per hour or £100 for 1.5 hours.
AT THE MOMENT I HAVE NO SPACES FOR ONE-TO-ONE SUPERVISION, but will be starting a Trauma-informed Creative Supervision group in January 2025.
I offer supervision to Sand Therapists of all backgrounds (sandplay, sandtray etc) from an Integrative Sandplay and Transpersonal perspective. Standard charge is £70 per hour or £100 for 1.5 hours.
Innovative training and CPD for supervisors and experienced practitioners aspiring to become supervisors. Current course available: Spirituality & Alchemy in Supervision (see below). Past course: Walk & Talk Supervision. Upcoming in 2025: Supervision in the Sand
This experiential 1-day workshop (formerly titled 'Counselling Supervisor: The Mystic') is designed for counselling supervisors, trainee supervisors and counselling practitioners with at least 3 years post-qualifying experience who wish to explore and integrate spirituality into their current and future supervision practice. The course will explore the mystical aspects of supervision, allowing participants to tap into their innate spirituality and create a more holistic and transformative supervision space. You do not have to have a faith or adhere to any religious philosophy in order to benefit from this course.
Working with the soul/alchemical/mystical experiences in Supervision can be a provocative and vulnerable topic. We will hold a respectful safe space for whatever you wish to bring to the day with us, respecting your beliefs and any spiritual path you might be following.
1. Explore the role of spirituality/soul/alchemy in counselling supervision, and share how this is expressed through your work.
2. Uncover ways that you already connect to your spirituality and explore new ways of integrating this.
3. Foster a deeper connection with supervisees through spiritual insights and practices.
4. Recognise the importance and personal responsibility of working with your shadow
Venue: The Sand & Sound Centre, Reddish, Stockport SK5 6EE
Date/Time: Saturday 5th April 2025, 9.30am - 5pm
Cost: £125, deposit of £45 reserves your place
Maximum group size: 10
Abundant refreshments will be available throughout the day (lunch is not included, bring your own or buy in shops nearby)
Maria Kefalogianni is an experienced presence-centered psychotherapist, counselling supervisor, sound healing practitioner with the voice, and non-dual guide. She has been in practice for 15 years and training psychotherapists and supervisors for 12 years, including lecturing at Salford University. As a creative co-weaver with Spirit and lover of the liminal space, Maria is braided in an ever unfolding process of surrender and power. She writes on the studies of consciousness and have contributed a chapter titled Delving into Deeper Consciousness in Person-Centered Practice and Research: The value of Non-Dual Self-Inquiry to the Routledge Handbook of Research Methods in Spirituality & Contemplative Studies (September 2024). She is here to point you to your innate light with pristine clarity and tender heart. Maria's website is https://www.presencecenteredpsychotherapy.com
Masha Bennett is a creative trauma psychotherapist and supervisor, integrative sandplay teacher, gong practitioner and Pesso Boyden therapist. She has been training health professionals for 18 years. Having been brought up as an atheist, Masha is on an ongoing journey to re-connect to her innate spirituality which she explores and develops through creativity - sandplay, painting, poetry and song. She published her first collection of healing poetry, The Appearing Act, in 2023. Masha runs an online community for those interested in creative approaches for personal and spiritual development, and helps others to find what makes their heart sing and to nourish their own creativity and playfulness. Masha’s website is https://sandsoundcentre.co.uk
'Today I was fortunate enough to have attended the dreamiest CPD event: ‘The Counselling Supervisor: The Mystic - Caring for the Soul in Supervision Space’ at Sand & Sound Centre. The one day training delved deep into the spiritual and soulful aspects of supervision, offering a refreshing and profound perspective on the role of a counselling supervisor.
The trainers, Masha Bennett and Maria Kefalogianni, are exceptionally knowledgeable and engaging, seamlessly blending their lived experience with insightful and practical applications. Their ability to weave mystical elements into the supervision process was both enlightening and inspiring. The small group discussions and interactive sessions with sand tray and sound provided ample opportunities for reflection and personal growth, allowing exploration into the deeper dimensions of our experiences and consideration of its impact on both supervisees and clients.
What stood out most was the supportive and nurturing environment created by Masha and Maria. There was a strong sense of community and shared purpose among peers, fostering meaningful connections and discussions. I’m looking forward seeing to how this training develops over time and would highly recommend to any counselling supervisor looking to deepen their practice and connect with the more spiritual and mystical aspects of their work.
It was an enriching day that will have a lasting positive impact on my professional practice.'