Welcome to Ditch the Black Dog
A safe and sacred space where wounded souls battling depression can heal and thrive as if by magick*!
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Hola! I’m Maria Gaian
I’m a certified coach, counselor, and nature therapist specializing in the holistic management of depression –
but I’m NOT your typical therapist!
Oooh no!
My approach to ditching the black dog of depression is unique.
I’m an intuitive Gaian Witch and energy healer practicing something I call Therapeutic Witchcraft™.
Recovering from depression isn’t all about the witchy ‘woo woo’ stuff though!
I created The Gaian Method™ which blends: –
🤯 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 help you recover from depression in ways so simple they feel like they’re happening as if by magick!*
I battled depression for decades. The Gaian Method™ didn’t just change my life – it saved it.
Now, I’m here to show you how the Gaian Method™ can help you break free from depression so you can feel healthy, happy and whole – whatever that means to you.
After the hell you’ve been through, isn’t it time you got to create the happy life you desire and deserve?
Are you tired of feeling the black dog of depression constantly nipping at your heels?
Here are some quick ways to find out more about me and my work.
Are you ready to start ditching the black dog of depression?
You can work with me online from anywhere, or come to a session in the Costa Blanca area of Spain.
*I believe in a fair, just, inclusive and equal society. This means that I aim to make my products and services accessible to all. I offer lots of free resources to help you get started and if you need financial help to access my paid programs, please visit my Giving Back page.
It's 4am. Everything feels hopeless. The intrusive thoughts are overwhelming.
What if you had somewhere to go where you could get help, no matter what time of day or night?
A sacred, inclusive, non judgemental space that feels comforting and safe?
Somewhere you can access healing and 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 can!
I've created the kind of space that I yearned for when I was suffering the worst depression I ever had.
After discovering the healing power of rituals, ceremonies and connection with a higher power, I developed a unique approach to depression recovery I call The Gaian Method™.
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 a virtual therapeutic retreat.
You might not get to actually dip your toes in the Mediterranean Sea, but you can access this experiential space 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year!
Introducing the Ditch the Black Dog Virtual Retreat.
🐺 If antidepressants and talk therapy haven’t worked for you;
✨ If you’re having trouble finding the right help you need to survive depression;
🐺 If you’re transitioning out of treatment and struggling to get back into your life;
Then the Ditch the Black Dog Virtual Retreat could be just what you need!
Curious?
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*The virtual retreat will be open for you to access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Even if I'm not personally in the retreat, there are tools and resources available for you to use whenever you need them. The retreat is unique and I've not seen anything quite like it out there. I invite you to try it out.
About Maria Gaian
Maria Gaian knows firsthand the weight of lifelong depression - and the freedom of putting the 'black dog' into remission! After overcoming her own struggles, she made it her mission to help wounded Souls feel healthy, happy, and whole.
With over a decade of study, Maria discovered that many sufferers don’t fully recover because traditional treatments only focus on managing depression, not healing its root cause. Depression isn’t a standalone illnes - it’s a symptom of deeper emotional wounds that need attention.
Determined to change the way we treat depression, Maria created The Gaian Method™, a holistic and deeply personal approach that not only supports individual healing but also addresses the societal and cultural factors that contribute to depression.
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