Ditch the Black Dog of Depression

17/04/2026

What if I told you that I help people to ditch the black dog of depression using tools such as:-

🃏 tarot and oracle cards;
✨ crystals, stones & shells;
🧴 essential oils, flower essences;
🌙 moon rituals, ceremonies, spells
✨soul journeying and mind rewilding?

Would you laugh and think I’m selling snake oil, or would you be curious?

I’ve got to be honest, I do worry that some of the tools I use might seem too ‘woo woo’ to be taken seriously!

You might be ok with me using slightly more mainstream methods such as hypnotherapy and equine assisted experiences, but tarot cards, ceremonies, spells and rituals might be a step too far.

It’s ok.

I understand if you feel cynical about the idea that the ‘witchy woo woo’ part of my work could help you ditch the black dog.

But what if it’s not as silly as it seems?

Read my post - link below

04/12/2025

My most played song of 2025! Love it. It's kept my spirits up through some sh*tty health issues. Love these guys so much. I predict they're going to be rockstars in 2026

04/05/2025

Hello new friend!

Thanks for popping in, it's good to see you.

I'm Maria Gaian, founder of Ditch the Black Dog - alternative therapy and coaching for depression that comes with a magickal twist!

I'm on a mission to help people to ditch the black dog of depression so that they can start their journey to creating a life worth waking up for.

How can I help you?

I'm not really around on FB. To be honest I find it all a bit negative, so I hang out in my no cost , no shenanigans, community called The Black Dog Café.
It's brand, spanking new and I'd love some company in there!

If you're struggling with depression, love animals, plants and nature, and a bit of woo woo witchery like crystals and tarot, come join me for a coffee.

I'll be sharing insights into The Gaian Path and how following it can help you put depression into remission. I struggled with depression for decades and The Gaian Path didn't just change my life, it SAVED it!

I also love doing Tarot card pulls, sharing tips and offering support to anyone who feels in need of a shoulder to cry on.

I'll warn you now, I may talk a lot about music, especially Taylor Swift and Heart, (I have eclectic tastes) and the colony of feral cats I'm proud to protect.

I'm also what is described as woke as F*CK, so if you're into hassling immigrants, people in the LGBTQIA2S+ community, or are ok with women's rights being taken away, I'm not your girl.

The link to the Black Dog Cafe is in the comments below.

With love and magick always,

Maria xx

Gaian Witch, Counselor, Coach, Nature Therapist and Energy Healer.

10/04/2025

The Ditch the Black Dog of Depression Virtual Retreat is a sacred healing space and community specifically designed to support you on your journey to rediscovering happiness and contentment in your life.

There are a multitude of reasons why you might feel depressed and as a member of the Virtual Retreat, you'll get access to a variety of tools and techniques to help you to not just heal, but to thrive.

07/06/2024

My eldest kid is the best. A few weeks ago I was wandering the shops in Alicante and I spotted this fun Freddie Mercury funko.

I love Freddie. Queen make up a lot of the soundtrack of my youth. My favourite movie was Highlander and despite its modern controversy I found Fat Bottomed Girls empowering.

I still listen to his music when I'm feeling low. The upbeat stuff can't be beaten.

I was devastated when this one of a kind man passed away. Far too young.

The more I learn about him, the more I love him. He loved cats. And he loved nice things.

When I saw this funko, I wrote a message to my kid and told her how fab the store was and how I wanted

ALL
THE
THINGS.

This is the note they put in the bag with my Freddie.

"Freddie Mercury once said, ' I want to live the Victorian existence, surrounded by exquisite clutter', so I think he would approve of you wanting All The Things.

I also think he won't mind being in storage for a little while, if it culminates in him standing in your 'exquisite clutter' room one day.

Happy Birthday."

It really touched my heart.

I hope Freddie is in his idea of heaven, surrounded by cats, exquisite clutter and beautiful people that love him, just like I am today.

01/06/2024

What if the chemicals your use to clean your home and body are contributing to your feelings of depression?

It's not all about what's inside our heads.

02/05/2024

Is the idea of using Therapeutic Witchcraft to ditch the black dog of depression too woo woo for you?

Read my blog post before you decide! You might be pleasantly surprised.

Think I'm too 'woo woo' for you? Before you walk away, read this post. Rituals are proven to help people to heal and thrive as if by magick!