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Maria Kalymnios HPCSA Registered Counsellor : Your Partner in Mental Health
Welcome to Maria Kalymnios HPCSA Registered Counsellor Counseling
Support Our Yoga Mat Drive
As part of my ongoing commitment to wellness and mental health in underserved communities, I’m partnering with Cindy Britton from Khulisa Abantwana to run a yoga mat drive in support of the Breathe, Water, Sound (BWS) Workshop. This initiative forms part of the Mental Health Management Program for youth and the Youth Leadership Training Program for interested educators in Du Noon.
Our goal is to collect 130 yoga mats by the end of this month to provide participants with the tools they need to fully engage in a holistic wellness journey that integrates movement, mindfulness, and emotional support. Many individuals in this community do not have access to even the most basic equipment.
By donating a yoga mat or sponsoring one for just R150, you’re helping someone reconnect with their body, mind, and breath. Every mat counts.
Let’s come together to move, breathe, and restore — one mat at a time.
mental health advocacy
Creator of Mental Wellness Journal Prompts – Dear Diary at Be Kind
I was honoured to contribute to Dear Diary, a mental wellness journal created by Be Kind, offering my expertise and guidance as a Registered Counsellor. My role involved developing psychologically-informed journal prompts designed to support users on their healing journeys toward greater health, growth, and self-awareness.
Drawing from my background in counselling, education, and mental health advocacy, I ensured the content promoted emotional regulation, self-reflection, and personal insight. I worked closely with the Marketing Director, editing, and design teams to ensure the journal aligned with psychological best practices while remaining inclusive, culturally sensitive, and accessible to individuals with diverse needs and abilities.
This collaboration was deeply meaningful to me, as it combined creativity and clinical insight to create a supportive tool for everyday mental wellness.