I offer trauma-informed clinical supervision to counsellors and psychotherapists of varied theoretical orientations. Standard charge is £70 per hour or £100 for 1.5 hours.
Offered face-to-face in Hyde, Greater Manchester
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.
'Today I was fortunate enough to have attended the dreamiest CPD event 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.'
'Yesterday, I attended a beautiful workshop called Alchemy and Spirituality for Supervision at the Sound and Sand Centre in Hyde, Greater Manchester.
We explored right-brain processes through creative expression - using sandtrays, art materials, and storytelling - to deepen our ability to connect with supervisees and clients on a soul level. It brought an extra touch of magic to the work, opening up new possibilities.
We also learned how to use stories as powerful metaphors to reach the unconscious mind—while being mindful not to overcomplicate the process.
One quote from a fellow participant really resonated with me: “We forget we are hiding and feel lost instead.”
It made me reflect on how I can further integrate Shamanic practices - working with the elements of earth, air, fire, and water on the Medicine Wheel - as metaphors in supervision and therapy.
For a long time, I hid behind traditional counselling models. Now I embrace them and mix them with years of energy and Shamanic work. That blend - that alchemy - is where the transformation happens.
I’ve come away from the workshop full of ideas and inspiration to work in ways that transcend the limits of our everyday awareness—offering clients and supervisees the opportunity to go deeper.'
