Caring for the Soul in Supervision Space
'We've had a century of therapy and things are getting worse' - James Hillman's animist eco-psychology. The modeld that we have known perhaps aren't working as we would like them. Something has to shift that holds a deeper vaster and more cosmological, ecological, spiritual dimension of life. Our Soul. Our essence.
12th December 2026 - 8 places available
This experiential day long workshop 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.
Aims of the Course
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/supervisors through spiritual insights and practices.
4. Recognise the importance and personal responsibility of working with your shadow.
5. Understand how to ignite, develop and express you inner wisdom and intuitive capacities.
6. Experience a new lens in supervision through the alchemical framework the Ancient Mother Spiral , model developed by Maria .
Practicalities
Venue: The Sand & Sound Centre, Digital House, 35 Ridling Lane, Hyde, Tameside, Greater Manchester SK14 1NP
Date/Time: December 12th 2026
Full fee: £135
£65 Deposit to secure your place
limited places : 8
Refreshments/lunch:
Abundant refreshments will be available throughout the day. Lunch is not included, you can bring your own or buy lunch in shops nearby.
CPD Certificates will be issued in electronic format.
TERMS & CONDITIONS OF BOOKING
1. By booking you are confirming that you are either a qualified/trainee clinical supervisor or a counsellor/psychotherapist/ psychologist with at least 3 years of clinical experience.
2. Your place is not confirmed until the deposit is paid.
2. The balance of £70is payable at least 1 month before the workshop, i.e. by 12th November 2026, via bank transfer.
3. The deposit is not refundable but in case of cancellations before 12th of November may be partially transferable to a future event (minus £15 admin fee) - after that date there will be no refunds for any reason.
FEEDBACK FROM PREVIOUS PARTICIPANTS
EH - Lecturer, Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor
'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.'
SL - Counsellor, Clinical Supervisor, Healer
'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.'
Maria Kefalogianni
Maria Kefalogianni Maria Kefalogianni is an experienced psychotherapist, counselling supervisor, and the creator of Presence-Centered Psychotherapy Model and The Ancient Mother Spiral. A decolonial alchemical framework rooted in embodied non-duality, ancient wisdom of her ancestors and the intelligence of the Divine Feminine Studies. It is an evolving body of work.
With 17 years of clinical practice and 14 years of experience training and therapists and Supervisees in training - at Salford University - Maria’s work sits at the intersection of clinical rigour and spiritual depth. Presence.
She holds a special interest in working with Neurodivergence (ND), specifically illuminating the inherent decolonial aspect of the neurodivergent experience for Mothers as her niche expertise.
As a non-dual guide and sound healing practitioner, Maria is a creative co-weaver with Spirit and lives her life rooted on what she calls the "liminal fertile void" of our aliveness.
Maria writes on the studies of consciousness and has 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) and is a self published poet
Honey & Ash: Mothers's Alchemy of Burn and Bloom found on Amazon
To find more on Maria's work visit here https://www.presencecenteredpsychotherapy.com
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Masha Bennett
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 19 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
