Maria Kalymnios is a culturally sensitive Registered Counsellor based in Cape Town, South Africa. She contributed to the development of the prompts for
Dear Diary, ensuring they were thoughtfully designed to encourage meaningful reflection and self-awareness.
Maria's expertise added a refined and impactful dimension to the journaling experience.Her psychology skill set is enriched by her experience working as a school counsellor at a local high school and as a group facilitator and research assistant at the Alan J Flisher Center for Public Mental Health at UCT, where she assisted children and adolescents battling depressive and anxious symptoms. While she has a soft spot for working with youth, her adaptability and expertise shine in working with a diverse population.
She brings a wealth of experience from her years in the creative industry and her international teaching experience. Maria is also a qualified Yoga Practitioner, which contributes to her holistic approach to counselling, ensuring she incorporates somatic work into her practice. She is known for her patient, warm, and friendly demeanour, as well as her deep passion for personal growth and helping people 'grow through what they go through.'
Growing up as a third culture kid and working overseas for several years has given Maria a rich understanding of diversity, with a soft spot for supporting sensitive and neurodiverse youth. Maria strongly leans toward inner child healing work with adolescents and adults, dedicating her career to using a holistic approach to health and wellbeing combined with mindfulness, art and play therapy techniques. She offers a range of services, including one-on-one and group sessions, psychometric assessments, online and face-to-face group workshops, and talks at educational institutions.
Maria is committed to fostering genuine connections, nurturing beautiful souls, and continuously evolving both personally and professionally. She offers in-person counselling at her practice at Blouberg Medi Spa from 08:00 to 17:00 on weekdays and is available for online sessions at other times.
Registered Counsellor
HPCSA Reg No: 0042820 | Whatsapp: 064 553 6337 | Cell: 071 026 6210
It's important to acknowledge that while the mental wellness journal is a valuable tool, it is not a replacement for therapy or counselling. Life is full of obstacles, and unpacking past traumas on our own can put us in a vulnerable space. You should not navigate that alone. If you feel the need to explore or unpack any triggers, insights, or anything that may come from the process of working through the journal, we recommend contacting a mental health professional for support.
