About Maria Pareo
Therapist | Coach | Founder of Psychoenergetic Work®
I’m Maria, a therapist, coach, and founder of Psychoenergetic Work® — an integrative mind-body-soul approach to healing and self-realisation.
My path began in Rome at the age of 21 and has unfolded over more than two decades of study, self-therapy, and experience in emotional healing, trauma recovery, and embodied transformation.
My curiosity about the human experience was born not in theory, but through lived experience, through the quiet ache of moments that shaped me deeply. I’ve walked through the pain of childhood emotional wounds, family separation, the profound loss of my father to cancer, and the challenges of motherhood met with misunderstanding and medical neglect.
Each of these experiences became an invitation, to meet pain not as a limitation, but as a teacher. They opened the doorway to awareness, compassion, and transformation, guiding me to see healing as a sacred process of coming home to oneself.
What began as a personal search for understanding evolved into a lifelong vocation. My journey of self-exploration and integration shaped my approach to therapy, one that honours the wisdom of the body, the language of the emotions, and the intelligence of the soul.
Today, my work is dedicated to helping others reconnect with their true selves, release what no longer serves them, and cultivate a life rooted in authenticity, resilience, and inner peace. I believe that within every challenge lies an opportunity for growth, an opening to greater wholeness and freedom.
Through my work I aim to guide individuals in navigating emotional pain and fostering deep, embodied transformation. My intention is to create a safe, compassionate space where healing can unfold naturally, at your own pace, and in alignment with your truth.
Every encounter is an energetic agreement between souls.
My path deepened when I met my first spiritual teachers, Bernard Rouch and Carla Sbardella, who introduced me to Egyptian–Essene Healing and Aura Reading. Their teachings helped me see myself more clearly and awakened a deeper level of spiritual awareness and self-healing.
Over the years, I’ve led more than 100 workshops, taught courses in basic counselling skills and Egyptian–Essene healing techniques, and facilitated numerous mindfulness and meditation groups, both online and in person. With over 1,000 hours of therapeutic practice, I bring a wealth of experience to every session, combining ancient wisdom with modern therapeutic approaches.
In addition, I’ve worked closely with neurodiverse children, especially those with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), in Steiner and mainstream schools, using creative and mindful interventions to support emotional regulation and self-expression. These experiences continue to shape my integrative, compassionate approach to healing and personal growth.
Formal Qualifications
Level 5 Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling Practice (Ongoing)
Level 3 Diploma in Hypnotherapy.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training.
Physiology and Pathology Diploma.
Holistic Counselling Skills and Life Coaching Training.
Reiki Levels 1 and 2 Training.
Egyptian Essene Therapies and Aura Reading
CPD Courses: Esoteric Psychology, Archetypes and the Manifestation of the Soul, Gestalt Interventions, Child Protection in Education, Person-Centred Values, Safeguarding Children, Autism Level 3.
DBS Adults and Children.
I receive regular supervision.
My Previous Life… a Journey into Soul Expression
Before stepping fully into the world of therapy and healing, I lived a vibrant life as a musical artist. My connection to music began early, singing at five, and writing and producing original songs by fifteen. Music became my first language of emotional expression and soul connection. I had the privilege of collaborating with international artists such as Montell Jordan and Regina Rogers, and appeared on major television shows including X Factor Italy, Saranno Famosi, and Good Morning Atlanta in the U.S. My work was featured in numerous magazines and radio stations, and I proudly released two albums. Performing on stages like the legendary Rock Café remains a cherished part of my journey.
Alongside music, I nurtured a deep love for painting, particularly soul art, intuitive works that channel inner messages for self-discovery and healing. Though currently offered less frequently, soul painting remains a part of my creative path and will return to my practice in time. These artistic experiences taught me the transformative power of creative expression, a principle I now weave into my therapeutic work. I integrate sound healing, voice work, and creative interventions to help clients access their emotions, release inner blocks, and reconnect with their authentic selves.