Hi, I’m Maria.
I’m a Somatic Coach — which means I work with the body as well as the mind.
But I’m also trained in more traditional coaching methods, and I use whatever approach best supports you.
Some people need space to feel. Others want clarity and direction. Most need a bit of both.
Somatic coaching invites a different kind of intelligence into the conversation: the intelligence of your body. And while I deeply value embodiment, I’m also a huge fan of psycho-education.
When you understand how your brain works — and what sets off your nervous system — you get agency. You realise you’re not powerless. Just stuck. Just tired. Not used to being with discomfort for long enough to move through it.
I’ve lived enough life to know this: change is the only guarantee. Things fall apart, shift shape, or slowly stop making sense — even the parts we worked hard to build.
That’s been true in my life, again and again.
I’ve worked in corporate environments and run a successful creative business. I’ve launched things, let things go, started over — more than once. But the last decade? That was the one that shook everything. It brought loss, liminality, big transitions, and constant reinvention. It tested my marriage, my identity, my health, and my sense of direction. It was raw, honest, and not always graceful.
And in the middle of it, I often thought: Why didn’t anyone teach us how to do this part? How to be with uncertainty. How to honour what’s ending. How to stay kind to yourself while everything changes.
That’s what led me here. I spent the last eight years training in different modalities to ensure I have a wide range of skills.
My clients are often people like I was — strong on the outside, stretched thin on the inside. Capable, responsible, high-functioning — but quietly wondering is this it?
They come to me at turning points. When the old way isn’t working. When they’re tired of performing and ready for something more real. I don’t offer quick fixes or endless soul-searching.
I offer steadiness. Space. Real conversation. A way to move forward that feels true.
How I work
There’s no one-size-fits-all method here.
I use a blend of traditional coaching, somatic practices, mentoring, and real-life experience — depending on what’s most useful for you.
Some sessions are reflective and spacious. Others are focused and practical.
We might explore what’s happening in your body, your beliefs, your relationships, or the decisions keeping you up at night.
Most people need a mix — we figure that out together.
My work is trauma-informed, which means we move at a pace your nervous system can handle — gently
expanding your capacity to be with what’s real, and act from a more resourced place. What stays constant is the
quality of the environment we create: Warm. Spacious. Grounded. Non-judgemental.
This isn’t about waiting for life to magically change. It’s about engaging with what’s holding you back — and clearly defining what comes next.
I balance gentle support with direct guidance — helping you feel steady even when things aren’t yet clear,
while challenging old patterns that keep you small. I believe you can take up more space in your life.
In your relationships. In your work. In your sense of self.
Not by doing more — but by becoming more of who you really are.
And when that happens, ease, joy, and pleasure tend to return. Naturally.
What somatic coaching means in my work
Most people are used to living from the neck up — solving problems, keeping things together, powering through.
Somatic coaching (also known as embodiment coaching) invites your body to join the conversation.
It’s about learning to listen to your internal signals — so your decisions aren’t just smart, but aligned.
So your pace, your boundaries, your desires actually make sense in your body, not just in your head.
Where many practices guide the body in specific ways, somatic coaching helps you listen to what your body is already saying — often quietly, underneath the surface.
It helps you notice where you’re stuck, pushing too hard, or overriding your own truth — and builds your capacity to do something different.
With more steadiness. More ease. More self-trust.
It’s not always easy. But it’s honest. And it works.
If you’re curious about how this might feel in practice, I’ll walk you through it when we speak.
Trainings
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Guided Imagery 1 & 2
Couples Therapy: Neurodiversity and relationship
How to control chronic anxiety and Lift depression
Rewind 1 & 2
Addictions & Self harm
Couples therapy - a practical masterclass
Effective Anger Management