| Gender | Female |
| Modalities | Non-dual Psychotherapy |
| Training / qualifications | Bsc Philosophy & Social Studies |
| Code of Ethics | BACP |
| Areas of Focus | Self-realization, Self Inquiry , Family patterns/ ancestral trauma, embodied awakening, psychospiritual crisis, Grief, Relationships, , Meditation, Non- dual mentorship/guidance /therapy , Presence Centered supervision |
| Accepting New Clients | Yes |
| About the Nondual Approach | I have come to know me for who I always have been ; I have been knocking on a door all my life only to realise I have been knocking from the inside. Consciously, my spiritual journey begun with active self inquiry in 2008 in Brixton. All along the journey I had the strong glimpses of the absolute/ Tao /divine/ Supreme Self( you choose the name it that you resonate the most ) ; Until a radical (to the mind) shift occurred where the timeless of “my” nature was clearly seen and has never been un-seen. This shift in consciousness , followed after a spontaneous kundalini awakening a few months before , brought forward a wonderful psychospiritual crisis which called for a re-alignment in the body mind and spirit. This granted me great gifts in recognising the importance of integration of the cultivation of the awakening on all levels of this (my) human existence. The way I guide/support is not favoring spiritual bypassing but delving deep into the shadows . This shift in consciousness has inevitably transformed the way I am being lived through life as life. More and more there s abidance in the knowing that life is the dancer and I am the dance. How, I am being lived, beyond all illusions of control, decision making, responsibility, a self caught up in suffering loops, has brought a sense of peace and a refined awareness, living as awareness through the perfect vehicle of my/this unique human expression. In the recent years I found my sanctuary in the non dual philosophy and therapy which has felt like home. My practice, by Grace, begun effortlessly shifting towards the non- dual way and i was being sought from people for such guidance. Congruent to the story and the passion for the foundation principles of the person centred approach, which are non-directiveness the healing power of presence and congruence,; I honour and respect the unique expression of consciousness in my fellow humans. My heart is open to welcome you all from the place of one-ness. In person centred terms they say the relationship is that heals, which makes sense as it’s the relationships we also get wounded in. The focus of my work is to help you discover the YOU that has never been and can never be wounded. In saying that i’m well grounded ( integrated through the non dual) and so I adopt a very grounded/humble approach , in which I honour both your process of individuation whist remaining rooted in the non/dual – as the non- dual, and keeping the pointing and self inquiry alive. It'i s a presence informed and moment by moment encounter. I am worked through, during our work together as we both remain unconditional witness of what is emerging in our space. Humour is often part of the work as well. Abiding in the non- dual, I am here to support you to cultivate deeper the truth within you AS you. My approach isn’t a practice, i wouldn’t call it a doing of any sort. It cant be called psychotherapy either . A lot of the focus can be around self inquiry, intimately and deeply inquiring into the sense of yourself. Intimately and deeply looking to meet each now for what is. I am no teacher no guru . I am nothing, really, embodying the wisdom that Grace thus far has yielded, to the best of my capacity to date. Being grounded in trauma informed approaches as well i have found that ,in the moment, integrating ways to centre being in safe ways as the contractions are dissolving from the mind body, is crucial for a smooth cultivation in/as spirit in the human form. My particular passion in supervision also means i have a heart led approach to people who have begun to integrate/ marinate/ abide into their true nature and wish to be witnessed in their instrument of impact in the world being crafted. I am here to hold space to your inner visionary to emerge like a Phoenix. I rejoice in such birth making. Get in touch if this approach resonates with you or : If you have had transcendental experiences, peak experiences which have left you either more wobbly or that you can not understand If you have had glimpses of the truth and you wish to keep returning and integrate this in all areas of life If you wish to see through the illusionary sense of self ( including the expectations often created in the spiritual seeker) If you have this relentless thirst for truth that you can’t seem to quench If you wish to arrive HOME, the place from which you have never departed, I will look forward to welcoming and pointing you home. My role s nothing short of being pointer of the moon. My finger is the universal finger brought by Truth . I aim to walk “perfectly empty and emptily perfect “ alongside your journey and offer the insight in non duality in a very body based and direct experience, demystifying it from all terminology. If you and your colleague are interesting in joining a group where we intimately explore angles of non-duality and embodying/embedding in our humanness from a heart based space, do reach out on maria.kefalogianni@gmail.com and express your interest. IF enough people gather a group can be formed on a donation based only. |
| My Work is Influenced by | Mooji, Rupert Spira, Byron Katie, Adyashanti, Nissargadata Maharaj , and more… the inner conviction of truth shining since i remember there was a me… I dont follow a particular spiritual path; My direct experience has been the main guru/inner guide/teacher ...and Grace has brought other influences always timely always held. |
| Client Endorsements and Testimonials | " Maria's warmth and compassion, which feels a part of her nature and innate to who she is, was very helpful to me, as I felt safe and contained by her. Maria has an array of therapeutic skills and is trained in a number of approaches so is able to fit the therapy to the client. The authenticity Maria brings to the relationship make the relationship feel very real and meaningful. Doing imagery exercises (even though I resisted and really didn't want to at times!) was hugely powerful, and it's these experiential parts which have really stayed with me in my memory. I have had other therapies in the past, but it is only since my therapy with Maria that I have noticed lasting, deep changes to how I feel. I felt 100% safe with Maria to access memories and emotions which previously had felt too painful. I have gone from being a very self-critical, striving person, to a calmer, more compassionate and caring person towards myself and others. I have recommended Maria to numerous people I know as I felt that she would be very adaptable to different clients' needs, she does not take a 'one size fits all' approach. I am deeply grateful for all her support. "
"When I came to Maria for support, I was in a place that felt pretty broken. During my time with Maria, she supported me beautifully though we didn't try to piece together those broken pieces. Rather, through her guidance in nonduality, I had the direct experience that I was never the broken glass, but the glassblower itself and that the broken glass was a very small part of my existence. It was a very powerful experience. The process involved a chain of inquiries through which I became more and more aware to the point that I experienced awareness itself. An inquiry like this is rare in the world of conventional psychotherapy but Maria was able to guide me down this unique journey because of her expertise and experience. Since our sessions together, I've been able to tap into this limitless feeling time and again. Very powerful." |
| Clients I Work With | Individuals, Groups |
| Types of Sessions | Face-to-Face, Telephone, Online Video (I.e. Skype, Zoom) |
| Supervision | I offer supervision |
| Wheel chair Access | No |
| Type of Insurance Accepted | oxygen insurance |
| Languages | English and Greek |