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Areas of Expertise

Transpersonal Counselling

Transpersonal counselling incorporates the spiritual dimension of life, extending beyond traditional psychological models to explore transcendent experiences and higher wisdom. It views difficulties as integral to personal growth, aiming to help individuals reach their fullest potential. This holistic approach values the entire person and utilizes various tools, including mindfulness, visualization, breathwork, working with images to access different states of consciousness for healing.

Somatic Therapy

​Somatic Transformation is a therapeutic approach centered on the body, blending insights from interpersonal neurobiology, ancient wisdom, and somatic experiences. The aim is to bring limiting patterns into conscious awareness, facilitating the individual’s internal regulation. It emphasizes the role of the body’s autonomic nervous system and right brain in promoting neuroplasticity and enhancing emotional regulation and relational abilities.

Intuitive Counselling

Intuitive counselling connects theory with practice, allowing counsellors to deeply connect with clients in the present moment, fostering positive change and support. This approach utilizes intuitive understanding to identify and help release obstacles in energy flow. Techniques such as mindfulness, somatic experiencing, and inner child work support individuals in healing from past wounds, leading to feelings of clarity, lightness, inspiration, and a deeper connection to their authentic selves.

About Me

Since early childhood, I experienced multidimensional realities. At first, they frightened me, but over time, I embraced them and integrated them into my life and work. My intention now is to help others through this journey, enabling them to live more authentically.

 

As a highly sensitive introvert, I initially navigated the financial world in my first career. Later, I transitioned into working as a therapist and eventually joined the academic field. This journey has been empowering for someone as neurodiverse and spiritually attuned as I am.

 

Growing up in Northern Italy’s Piedmont valleys, I witnessed the impact of centuries of invasions that eroded local traditions and caused great suffering. This historical trauma, coupled with societal pressures, left me feeling disconnected from my true self and heritage.

 

To heal and find a sense of belonging, I collaborated with wisdom keepers, both living and in spirit, from various traditions. These teachings and practices reconnected me with my inner self, cultural roots, and nature, guiding my personal and professional growth. This journey made me realized I could serve as a bridge between worlds, fostering awareness and natural healing.

 

My approach to counselling integrates neuroscience research, somatic therapy principles, and universal wisdom teachings to promote self-awareness and healing, harmonizing the spiritual and practical aspects of life.

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© 2024 by Maria Stella, PhD

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