Welcome to
The Ditch the Black Dog Virtual Retreat
It's 4am and you can't sleep. Everything feels hopeless.
The intrusive thoughts are overwhelming and you can feel yourself spiralling.
No one else is awake. You can't call a therapist at this hour. Getting an appointment is expensive and as rare as hen's teeth. You don't know what to do.
The loneliness is unbearable.
What if you had somewhere to go where you could get healing, guidance and practical solutions to whatever is causing you to feel depressed, no matter what time of night or day?
A sacred, inclusive, non judgemental space that feels comforting and safe?
Somewhere you can access support from others who understand.
People who'll never tell you to 'pull yourself together' or 'look on the bright side' or remind you that 'other people have it so much worse than you'?
Now you do!
I've created the kind of space that I yearned for when I was suffering from depression. One filled with wholistic, experiential, and dare I say, magickal, ways to take action towards healing your wounded mind, heart, body and Soul. Open 24/7 and accessible when you need it the most.
Introducing the Ditch the Black Dog of Depression Virtual Retreat, a therapeutic space designed to help you feel healthy, happy and whole!
Hi, I'm Maria.
I'm an ecotherapist, coach, counselor and Gaian Witch practicing Therapeutic Witchcraft™ in the beautiful Spanish countryside.
The most important thing you need to know about me is that I'm on a mission to help as many people as I can to ditch the black dog of depression and unleash their passion for life.
This is NOT an easy task!
Culture, society, tribalism, capitalism, 'othering' and the patriarchy, amongst other things, are all contributing to the rising number of people who suffer from depression.
I created The Gaian Method™ to address depression from every angle, not just what's going on in your mind, which is why it works so well!
Will you join the rEVOLution?
Way back in 2020, I had a dream of opening an ecotherapy clinic in Spain where wounded Souls could experience healing from depression in beautiful natural spaces.
I knew it wouldn't just be about immersion in forests or meditating by the sea.
My desire was to help people heal in a gentle, holistic way that felt simple, yet truly transformational.
I wanted to help people to understand that depression is not an illness in and of itself, but a symptom of something deeper.
And then the world paused and so did my dream clinic!
But I didn't give up on my idea.
I developed a unique approach called The Gaian Method™ which combines: -
🤯 modern neuroscience-based coaching and therapy tools;
🥗 simple and practical lifestyle changes;
💞 the ‘C’s of Change (these can transform your life);
✨ with a generous sprinkle of Gaian Magick™ (through Therapeutic Witchcraft™ healing rituals, ceremonies, spells and more);
to provide a holistic solution to depression. It can help wounded Souls to ditch the black dog of depression and unleash their passion for life without spending thousands on therapy or taking medications they might not need.
I know it's not possible for you to hop on a plane and join me in Spain every time you need support, so I created this virtual therapeutic retreat.
You might not get to actually dip your toes in the Mediterranean Sea, or wander the forests of Spain with me in real life, but you can access this experiential space 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year!
I battled depression for decades.
The Gaian Method™ didn’t just change my life – it saved it.
It can help you, too.
Get started for FREE.
Join the Ditch the Black Dog Virtual Retreat and get access to free support.
Create your account today and get immediate access.
All you need to do is register for this site and create your account.
Once you've done this, you'll see everything that's available, including some free resources to help you ditch the black dog of depression.
I recommend that you join the Black Dog Café and start connecting with others who understand what you're going through. Let's support each other!
All Ditch the Black Dog Retreat Programs
Maria, you’ve really created a wonderful world.
Every time we speak you always spark something.
It’s like a pull, it’s very comforting.
Vikki, UK
Accessible Programs & Courses
I've created a wide variety of courses, therapy programs, books, and workshops, all specifically designed to help you Ditch the Black Dog.
Heal At Your Own Pace
You can access the retreat from any device, any time, at your convenience. The community is open 24/7. Stay as long as you need to.
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