About Maria Gaian

Hola! I’m Maria Gaian.

It’s so good to have you here!

I’ll warn you now, things are going to get a little quirky, but you need to know what kind of weirdness you’re getting yourself into before you decide whether to stick around, or not.

You see, I’m a Gaian Witch, practicing Therapeutic Witchcraft, Soul Healing, and Energy Work. 

I work with the energy of plants, animals, stones and the sky to help people to ditch the black dog of depression and create a life full of happiness and meaning.

Because my work is deeply rooted in the power of Mother Nature – Gaia – I call it Gaian Magick. 

Still with me?

Yes?

Phew! I’m so glad you decided to stick with me and didn’t run for the hills!

Now that’s out of the way, let’s continue.

Since 2005, I’ve been creating sacred spaces in nature for wounded Souls to heal and thrive, helping people find sanctuary in a world that often feels too harsh for them.

When I first started out, my business looked very different to the way it does today. Back then, my focus was on helping kids with special needs to build self esteem and confidence through connection with horses and farm animals.

Over the last decade, I’ve expanded my therapeutic toolkit to include sacred rituals, energy healing, and earth-based practices to help people heal from emotional pain and banish the psychological blocks that hold them back from creating a magickal life worth waking up for.

But the metaphysical stuff is only part of the story.

I spent years researching depression and training in modalities that could help people beat depression. Today, I’m a certified coach, counselor, nature therapist, and advanced hypnotherapist.

There’s a reason why this kind of work matters so much to me.

I’ve battled depression and anxiety, for most of my life.

Growing up neurodivergent in an abusive home kinda does that to a person.

I tried the usual routes to get rid of it – antidepressants and endless yapping to a variety of counselors – but nothing seemed to get rid of my feelings of sadness, self hatred, hopelessness and helplessness.  

It felt like I was powerless and I thought I’d be stuck with depression for the rest of my life.  

My experience with depression came to a head in 2013 when my life turned upside down and I suffered a nervous breakdown.

I lost everything. My business, my home, and my mind.

After that, the Black Dog of depression became my constant companion.

Rather than being woman’s best friend, the Black Dog debilitated me and I’d go to sleep at night praying I wouldn’t wake up in the morning.

I knew I couldn’t live like this, so I had to make a choice, let the black dog win, or fight like hell and do everything I could to ditch it.

I chose to fight.

It was hard, I won’t lie. I tried all sorts of ways to help me heal, some were common sense, some were more ‘out there’!

In my desperation to let go of the past wounds that were causing me so much pain, I stumbled upon the world of witchcraft and energy healing.

I learned that rituals and developing a deep connection with Gaia, aka Mother Nature, could add some powerful therapeutic magick into my life.

Especially when in addition to Therapeutic Witchcraft, I started making practical lifestyle changes, using neuroscience based coaching and therapy techniques and including sacred activism in my life.

I tried and tested so many things and long story short, I found the right ways for me to put depression into remission.

Out of this, the Gaian Path™ was born. 

Today I use it to help other people to heal their wounds, banish their blocks and create a life worth waking up for. 

Following the Gaian Path not only changed my life, it saved it!

Anyway, I’m getting off track, which is a classic neurodivergent move. 

That’s actually another reason I have to carefully manage my mental health.

As someone with ADHD and autism, it’s way too easy for me to slip into anxiety and depression, especially if I start listening to my ‘Inner B*tch’ (pardon my Spanish.)  I’ll bet you know the Inner B*tch really well, too. They’re the voice in your head that loves making you feel like sh*t and beating you up for fun.

Getting that voice to STFU?

That’s one of the best ways to start ditching the black dog!

What makes my work different?

I stand at the crossroads where neuroscience and magick meet.

I’m actually a very analytical person (I used to be a lawyer.)

I believe in science, but I also love the metaphysical.

Metaphysics explores the things science struggles to explain – like spirituality, the afterlife, deities, spirits, and magick.

I use a combination of cutting-edge therapies and coaching tools based on neuroscience and tap into the metaphysical world for support.

My Spirit Guides, who happen to be my Nan and my Great Grandmother, help me unravel the deeper reasons behind why someone might be suffering from depression, and they help me to craft powerful healing rituals, ceremonies, and spells to help wounded Souls to reclaim their joy.

Through my wild and magickal circles, retreats, and programs (online and in Spain)  I help people heal their Soul wounds, banish any psychological blocks, detox their lives, and break free from the grip of depression.

My magickal toolkit also contains crystals, herbs, a pendulum and Tarot and Oracle cards.

I’m best known for my animal assisted work, often inviting cats, horses and dogs into therapy sessions.

I create beautiful Spiritual ceremonies, Soul healing rituals, blessings and ‘spells‘ to help you manifest the magickal life you desire and deserve!

Plus I also have a delicious little knack of helping you see the possibilities that you struggle to see for yourself. Then together, we can uncover your inner magick so that you can create the life you dream of! 

Through my wild and magickal circles, retreats, and programs (online and in Spain) I help people heal their Soul wounds, banish any psychological blocks, detox their lives, and break free from the grip of depression.

Is Ditch the Black Dog too woo-woo for you?

I get it! Therapeutic Witchcraft™ and Gaian Magick™ both sound a little out there.

But here’s the thing: They work like a charm.

If traditional approaches haven’t been enough to help you ditch the black dog of depression, maybe it’s time to try something different.

Read my blog post if you want to know a bit more: Think I’m too woo woo for you?

WARNING!!! I’m about to say something controversial…

I believe that antidepressants and endless talk therapy don’t actually work for most people struggling with depression.

For some? Sure.

But for most of us?

Not so much.

I believe there’s a better way.

One that digs deep into why so many of us feel depressed and flips conventional treatments upside down.

The Gaian Path: – A New Approach to Healing

The Gaian Path is a holistic depression survival and recovery program, born from my own struggles and the experiences of those I’ve worked with over the years.

It combines:

🤯 modern neuroscience-based coaching and therapy tools;

🥗 simple and practical lifestyle changes;

💞 sacred activism (this can transform your life in ways you probably can’t even imagine right now and you won’t find it included in any other depression recovery program as I write this);

✨ with a generous sprinkle of Gaian Magick™ (through Therapeutic Witchcraft™ healing rituals, ceremonies, spells, nature and animal assisted therapy, and much, much more);

✨ The results? Transformational! ✨

Instead of just managing symptoms, we focus on true recovery.

Through a mix of modern and metaphysical tools, you’ll:

🩹 Heal the emotional wounds at the root of your depression;

💥 Banish the psychological blocks holding you back;

🌻 Manifest a life where you feel healthy, happy, and whole – whatever that looks like for you;

Following the Gaian Path didn’t just change my life. It saved it.

Are you ready to see if it can do the same for you?