Maria Kefalogianni

* Currently spaces open for supervisees and limited space for new clients. Enquire for more for my online mother/women circles I'm holding. 

NEW offering: From Burn to Bloom: A divine Feminine Journey for Mothers and Awakening Women:

find more here https://www.presencecenteredpsychotherapy.com/about-6 

Please check my NEW website for my updated organic developments in the field of psychotherapy .

Presence-Centered Psychotherapy (@)( MY currently unfolding modality)
Holistic, Trauma-Informed, Neurodiversity-Affirming

The Heart of My Work
Psychotherapy, from the Greek psyche (soul) and therapeia (healing), is soul care at its core. My approach is heart-led and deeply holistic, empowering you to reconnect with your authentic self and live a life aligned with that truth. Rooted in a humanistic and transpersonal (psycho-spiritual) philosophy, I honor you as a whole being—mind, body, and spirit—already holding the seeds of your own healing.

Who I Work With
I support clients and professionals in allied fields: psychotherapists / healers / coaches through a wide range of challenges, including:

Anxiety, depression, self-esteem, identity and sense of belonging
Relationship difficulties and life transitions
Grief, loss, existential questions, 
Psycho-spiritual  emergence andnavigating  awakening experiences
and though my work and door is open to all, lately my expertise is taking me to be of particular support for : 

*Women reclaiming their power from patriarchal conditioning
*Mothers navigating the intense initiatory journey of parenting
* Neurodivergent souls seeking understanding beyond conventional frameworks
*Those experiencing spiritual emergence or awakening
*Anyone sensing there's something more beneath the surface of everyday reality
*Those ready to transform personal healing into collective medicine

You can read my website for more detail but working with me You will walk away with 

You’ll walk away with…

• More space to breathe and be

• A deeper connection to your intuition and body

• Relief from anxiety, burnout, and shame

• Tools to support your nervous system

• A reclaimed sense of power and purpose

• A profound sense of inner belonging

•An abiding of stillness from which to express your uniqueness. 

As a neurodivergent therapist and parent to ND children, I bring lived experience and deep professional understanding to my work with ADHD and other forms of neurodivergence. I offer a safe and empowering space to explore your unique expression and strengths , in my Mother Alchemy Sangha circles found here

https://www.presencecenteredpsychotherapy.com/about-6

My Therapeutic Approach
Every client is unique—and so is every therapeutic relationship. I don’t follow a formula. Instead, I offer a dynamic, attuned space shaped by:

The Alchemy we co-create:​
In our work, you'll experience the Person-Centred Approach—the path of the heart—while drawing from practices specifically chosen for your unique journey:

*Trauma-Informed Mindfulness practices that honour your nervous system
*Internal Family Systems (IFS) that welcome all your inner parts
*Process-experiential therapies that move beyond mere talking
*Somatic movement and embodiment practices connect you to your body's wisdom
*Jungian shadow work: transforming your challenges into allies
*Transpersonal dimensions: accessing your deeper consciousness
*Family constellations liberate you from ancestral burdens
*Ancestral Healing approaches reconnect you to your lineage
*Shamanic approaches bring ancient wisdom to your modern life
*Creative expressions through art and sound awaken your innate healing
My journey has been deeply somatic—feeling truth in the body before understanding it in the mind—and this embodied wisdom will infuse your experience with meA core thread running through all I offer is cultivating a compassionate, embodied witness—one who can hold space for all parts of you with care and curiosity.

Trauma Awareness & Safe Exploration
My work is informed by psychodynamic insights and group analysis. I bring deep awareness to how early experiences shape present struggles and support trauma healing through regulation, relational repair, and safe embodiment. This includes creative modalities and sound when appropriate.

Clients often share that they feel unhurried, truly listened to, and never pushed. Together, we move at your pace, honoring what feels ready to emerge.

 
Contemplative Presence & Self-Inquiry
In a world that prizes speed and productivity, I offer the medicine of sacred pause. Influenced by Jung and non-dual teachings, I hold space for moments of spiritual insight and deep stillness. Some clients experience these as turning points in their healing journey—glimpses of their own divine nature.

 
The Power of the Therapeutic Relationship
The relationship we build is the container for transformation. I work relationally and reflectively, offering insights when they serve your growth. This dynamic space becomes a living mirror for how you relate to yourself and others—and often reveals hidden gold.

 
Creative, Sensory & Expressive Integration

Sound Healing & Voice Work
I am a qualified Sound Healing Practitioner (College of Sound Healing). Using the voice to soothe the nervous system and support integration is especially effective for neurodivergent individuals. Sound works on a cellular and energetic level—gently releasing tension and unlocking insight.

Where appropriate, I combine sound healing with psychotherapy for a deeply intuitive and embodied process.

 
Teaching & Supervision
Alongside my private practice, I lecture on BSc and MSc psychotherapy programs at the University of Salford, where I’ve taught for over a decade. I’m a trained supervisor and offer reflective supervision for therapists and trainees (see supervision page for more).If you're seeking a deeply attuned, integrative therapeutic experience—one that honors every part of you—I’d be honored to walk beside you.

🌿 Learn more:
www.presencecenteredpsychotherapy.com for a more detailed view on my actual work. 

FREE COMMUNITIES

* I offer FREE community service in the below ways :

*if you are : Neurodivergent with a spiritual inclination and interest. Join our community *Roots of Consciousness on facebook. More details on my website

*If you want to join a collective to anchor in the universal heart -every now and then I offer FREE of charge blocks of sessions with embodied poetic  meditation and Heart Inquiry(@)- subscribe on my website for more information https://www.presencecenteredpsychotherapy.com/ 

* If you are a psychotherapist who wants to access deep dimensions of consciousness in your practice - my website has my communities , you re welcome to join. 

LINKS 

https://ifs-institute.com/resources/articles/internal-family-systems-model-outline

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMi7uY83z-U&ab_channel=BertWestern 

https://www.bacp.co.uk/about-therapy/types-of-therapy/person-centred-counselling/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA-eeMBhCpARIsAAZfxZBeawoOueRkSZgkYDsDK8p8UgDSeYX-MYIfB2kM1T7FnipZtzUgdIkaAoPJEALw_wcB

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE 

Qualifications:

*Sound Healing practitioner Diploma with the voice : College of Sound Healing, (2yrs)

*BSc Philosophy and Social Studies (1st Honours; 4yrs)
*MSc Counselling Psychology (Distinction; 2yrs) Bacp Accredited course
* Post Graduate Certificate in Counselling Supervision (Keele University)- Qualified supervisor (1yr)
*Post Graduate Certificate in Academic Practice (1yr)
* Foundation Certificate in Group Analysis -Group Analysis North; (1yr)

* Reiki Energy Practice Level II

* Foundation training in Shamanic practice with Shenoah ( http://shenoahtaylor.com/ )

Other training / ongoing CPD 

* Trauma Informed Mindfulness training (2022)

* Level 1 & 2 Compassion Focused Therapy* ( weeks intensive )

*Level 1 & 2 Focusing Oriented Psychotherapy - John Threadgold (2 weekends)
* *PET- Parent Effectiveness Training- as a participant - Parent Effectiveness Training (P.E.T.) - Gordon Training International 

* Breathwork CPD training and ongoing practice.

*  Member of a  group exploring shamanism- ongoing-

* Member of a spiritual supervision group -ongoing-

*8week course on mindfulness and an experienced meditator; mindfulness informed practitioner

* Certificate in Couples & Relationship Counselling   -Macclesfield Training Centre (3mnts)
*Certificate in Gestalt ( day CPD) 
*Certificate in CBT     ( day CPD)
*Certificate in Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) ( day CPD

Professional membership:
BACP - British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy- Registered member: 038198
cMind : Centre for Contemplative Mind In Society http://www.contemplativemind.org

Recent Training 2021 /2022

Ukraine Fundraiser Summit: Counselling and Psychotherapy's contributions to global PEace Justice and Wellbeing.. What difference can we make ? March 2022 

Creating a trellis for spirituality in therapeutic practice , BACP conference, November 2021

4 hour constellation work - Bert Hellinger - November 2021

5 day Grief Conference  -October 2021

7 days Sound Healing Conference - August 2021

Throughout the years of my practice I have engaged in a lot more training

RESEARCH PROFILE/ PUBLICATIONS/ PRESENTATIONS

articles

Parsons, A., Kefalogianni, M., Dubrow-Marshall, L., Turner, R., Ingleton, H., *Omylinska-Thurston, J., Thurston, S., and Karkou, V. (2020). Reflections on Offering a Therapeutic Creative Arts Intervention with Cult Survivors: A Collective Biography. International Journal of Coercion, Abuse and Manipulation.https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r2-LIHBjE0BYWOnaxUAJuhizbOL1I5vu/view

*Parsons, A., Turner, R., Ingleton, H., Dubrow-Marshall, L., Kefalogianni, M., Omylinska-Thurston, J., & Thurston, S. (2020). Flowing towards freedom with multimodal creative therapy: The healing power of therapeutic arts for ex cult-members. The Arts in Psychotherapy. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aip.2020.101743

*Kefalogianni, M (2018). ''Making is connecting… A journey into the making as a means of connection and personal growth: Exploring the feminine in the making'' in Creative Academic Magazine , September 2018, pp. 38- 41.

*Kefalogianni, M 2017 'I am my Pedagogy; my Personal Ecological Pedagogy', in: Creative Academic Magazine, Exploring Creative Pedagogies for Creative Learning Ecologies, , April 2017, pp.20-23. 
http://www.creativeacademic.uk/uploads/1/3/5/4/13542890/cam_7c_march.pdf

*Kefalogianni, M 2017 'The emergence of my creativity through creative HE', in: Creative Academic Magazine, Exploring Creative Pedagogies for Creative Learning Ecologies, , February 2017, pp.68-81. .

http://www.creativeacademic.uk/uploads/1/3/5/4/13542890/cam_7b_february.pdf

*Kefalogianni, M, 2010 "Collective Biography Practices", a creative approach to research, in "Counselling & Psychotherapy Research" Journal.

Book reviews/ book chapters

Self -compassion in the heart of parenting, in Not another parenting book, how to challenge the status quo, break cycles and parent with connection, calm & confidence 2021. InsideOut Publishing - available on amazon -

"Creative supervision across modalities: theory and applications for therapists, counsellors and others helping professionals" (Lia Zografou & Anna Chesner, 2013) -  CPR- Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal .

Conference /Symbosium Presentations :

-An idiosyncratic approach to person centred mindful practice - Minding the Gaps Symbosium, University of Salford , (2018)The ARM annual meeting ( Association of Radical Midwives) self-care: barriers and stepping stones (2016).

-Presentation of research papers at Keele University: Counselling Psychology Conference (2008)

-Presentation at the BACP "Research Impacts", Conference London (2010).

Guest Editor on Creative Academic Magazine, Issue: October 2017 issue " Using our present to explore our past" 
Moderator on a Creative Online Community of 527 members ,currently.

( if you somebody who may be interested in submitting an article in the above communites- or wish to be part of it  do not hesitate to contact me - we celebrate connecting with more people in the community-.

My special expertise is in supporting people who are navigating deep spiritual transformations and awakenings and as an awakening guide and mentor after having navigated my process and work i am in a place to support you through your journey.

I have ongoing sangha groups to anchor in stillness and share our spiritual paths, find more on my website, and express your interest via my website

for psychotherapists who had shifts in identity i also have a monthly free peer supervision group, meet us here and answer your questions to ensure you are a fit for the purposes of our group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1063578454881505

My other emerging special expertise , is offerings for MOTHERS and WOMEN  on a spiritual path, again find more details on my website.

*Individuals Counselling / psychotherapy  £60-£75

*Individual Supervision £60-£70 p.hr. Check my Supervisor profile for more details!

* Sound Healing sessions : £50 OR Exchange of services system in place. Please enquire for more details.

* couples counselling £70

* Sound healing treatment currently available; please note this might last longer than an hour and integrated in your talking therapy.I am happy to discuss your needs and the way I work via email or phone conversation, with no further obligation to proceed. 

For an expression of interest you can email me : maria.kefalogianni@gmail.com

*A number of concessionary places available for students and people on low incomes.

The frequency and length of our work together will be discussed during our initial meeting. The decision on how often and frequently you would wish to meet will be based on what you need from therapy but also on your practical circumstances.

GROUP WORK AVAILABLE

* Compassionate parent training  - and heartfelt parent group

- if you are a group of parents who wish to come together and personally grow out of your experiences through a personal development group do get in touch. Affordable accessible way to support each other.

- Group sangha available for deepening in the non-dual inquiry. FREE- Enquire for more details

* GROUP SUPERVISION

If you are a practitioner who wishes to join a group supervision please get in touch. I have run group supervision for over a decade. My style is more and more based on a presence oriented framework.

*Therapy offered in :

English & Greek.

I welcome enquiries from people of all nationalities. As an immigrant myself I have had the privilege to work with people of different ethnic backgrounds:
Greek, British, Spanish, Swedish, German, Canadian, Irish, Portuguese,  Polish, Welsh, Indian, Asian- Pakistani, African-Caribbean, American

VENUES :

*South Manchester (Northenden, 5min drive from Didsbury village) car park space available

Do get in touch for more details. If our schedules do not synch I  am happy to discuss this with you or refer you to a trusted colleague.

Counselling offers a space where the seed could become a beautiful flower once it received enough water, warmth and sunlight...
Sometimes we all need to talk to someone… I am here to listen to you..to offer you a space to think, a place to grow as an individual and re-connect with your unique potential.

I am looking forward to hearing from you.

Yours,