Welcome to Inner Bloom, Sound Therapy Maria is an experienced Psychotherapist and Sound Practitioner.
She specialises in combining sound therapy with her skills and knowledge gained through working in the mental health profession as an existential and contemporary psychodynamic psychotherapist. In 2020, Maria became the first distributor of Crystal Tones® Singing Bowls in East Kent. She has since established inner bloom Sound Temple which specialises in bespoke sound therapy treatments, courses, bowl consultations, workshops and raising awareness of the profound healing available through working with the Alchemy Crystal Singing Bowls. Maria has worked within the NHS, private and charity sectors with both adults and children as a psychotherapist. Her experience in this field has taught her that the body and mind are in union. Every trauma, negative belief and emotion is held within the body. The Alchemy Crystal Singing Bowls are a fantastic tool to enable you to be your own healer by helping you to connect with your body, exploring where trauma is held and helping you to align with your true essence. Through her unique practice, Maria aspires to facilitate a safe space for everyone, to enable healing and transformation to take place. She uses a combination of sound therapy and psychotherapy to help you develop and grow your inner awareness of yourself and soul journey. You are very welcome to experience her deeply transformative treatments or ceremonies by attending a private one to one session, or through her collaborative workshops and group events.
11/11/2025
We’re made up mostly of water- so just imagine how sound healing can impact your physical body ✨
Every sound we hear sends subtle ripples through our cells, tissues, and energy field.
Soothing frequencies can calm the nervous system, slow the heart rate, and bring the body back into balance.
This is why sound healing works on such a profound level- it doesn’t just reach our ears, it moves through every part of us, tuning the body like an instrument back into harmony.
Amazing video by Japanese artist Kenichi Kanazawa—“Event of Vibration”.
07/11/2025
Here's a simple and effective technique to calm your nervous system in under one minute.
Save this post to come back to in times of stress 💛
06/11/2025
You never know, you might just find some autumn leaves to play around in 🍂🍂🍂 (and what better way to ignite some childlike joy into your day 😊)
.And for an extra boost of nature's healing spirit combined with the power of crystal singing bowls, enjoy 45-minutes of you-time thanks to our mini sound healing sessions. Right here, on nature's doorstep.
Comment MINI and we'll send you the info 💛
31/10/2025
If you’ve ever said, “I can’t meditate, my mind won’t stop”…
you might just need to listen differently.
Sound healing isn’t about silencing thoughts — it’s about giving them a rhythm to rest into.
When the mind can’t quiet down, the body can still listen.
That’s meditation, too.
Comment or DM “SOUND” to calm your mind—the *easy* way 🎵
30/10/2025
Does starting therapy mean there’s something wrong with me?
If you’ve ever asked yourself this, you’re not alone. Many people feel a sense of shame or worry that needing therapy means they’re broken—but that’s simply not true.
Therapy isn’t only for moments of crisis. It’s for anyone who wants to:
✨ Understand themselves better
✨ Build resilience
✨ Create more ease and joy in life
Even if you feel content, therapy helps you notice what truly lights you up, what doesn’t, and gives you tools to navigate life’s challenges with confidence.
Starting therapy is a sign of self-awareness and courage, not weakness. It’s something to celebrate, not hide.
If you’ve been thinking about starting but feel unsure, comment GROW and I’ll share tips to make that first step easier 💛
20/10/2025
Burnout isn’t just “being tired.” It’s your body and mind saying: I’ve been running on empty for too long.
Here are some simple, evidence-based ways to start easing burnout — gently:
1. Lower the bar.
Give yourself permission to do less. Rest isn’t a reward; it’s recovery.
2. Regulate your nervous system.
Slow, intentional breathing or a few minutes of grounding can shift your body out of survival mode.
3. Reintroduce joy in microdoses.
Do something small that feels good or nourishing — music, nature, movement, creativity.
4. Create buffer time.
Stop scheduling yourself to the edge of your capacity. White space in your day is not wasted time; it’s healing time.
5. Let support in.
Talk it out. Whether it’s with a friend, partner, or therapist — connection helps your system regulate and repair.
Remember: burnout recovery isn’t about doing more self-care. It’s about undoing the constant pressure to push.
✨ Save this post as a reminder for your next low-energy day — and follow for more therapy-informed tools to support your nervous system and emotional wellbeing 💛
17/10/2025
Didn’t get what you hoped for in therapy? 💭
Sometimes it’s not the therapy itself — it’s the questions we didn’t ask before starting.
Here are 4 to keep in mind next time:
1️⃣ What’s your approach to therapy? Every therapist works differently — it’s okay to find a method that fits you.
2️⃣ How does the therapeutic relationship work? If it doesn’t feel right, you can talk about it. Therapy is built on trust.
3️⃣ What should I do in a crisis between sessions? Knowing this upfront helps you feel safe and supported.
4️⃣ What are realistic goals? Therapy isn’t a quick fix — it’s a process of awareness, growth, and understanding.
✨ Asking these questions helps you take ownership of your healing journey — and find the right support for you.
If you’re ready to begin, or curious about what therapy could look like this time around, comment INFO and I’ll share more about my online psychotherapy sessions.
16/10/2025
Ever notice you keep attracting the same situations or dynamics, no matter how much you try to do things differently? 🌀
That’s not random. Those patterns often begin in early relationships.. and without awareness, they repeat in subtle ways throughout adulthood.
In therapy, we look at both sides:
🪞 the past (how you learned to relate and protect yourself)
⚡ the present (how you express choice, freedom, and agency now)
When you understand where your patterns come from, you finally have the power to shift them.
✨ If you’re ready to explore this and find more ease in your relationships and within yourself, comment INFO below and I’ll share more about our new online psychotherapy sessions!
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Ikigai sound temple is located within ikigai Holistic yoga studio in the heart of Whitstable. We offer a range of Crystal Tones® alchemy crystal singing bowls for you to connect with and purchase.
Maria came into contact with the alchemy crystal singing bowls 10 years ago at a wellbeing show in London. After experiencing their unique ability to help support the body and mind facilitate a deep state of relaxation, she undertook practitioner training to be able to share this knowledge with others.
Maria is also a qualified psychotherapist. Combining her understanding of psychotherapy, psychology and the alchemy bowls, Maria’s approach is centred around calming the nervous system, whilst also helping you to reconnect with your physical body and become grounded in the here and now.
Sometimes we need tools to help us achieve a state of relaxation and it’s not always easy to keep a daily meditation practice even though we know the benefits are vast for our physical and mental wellbeing. This is why Maria believes the crystal singing bowls are so special, as they allow an alternative way to connect and tune in, to quiet the mind and truly listen to how we feel.
