My Story
Hello, my name is Maria Tjader and I am 42 years old. I am fortunate to live by the sea in the South of England, a place that mirrors the sense of depth, reflection and flow I’ve cultivated in my life and work.
My journey of self-discovery began when I left Sweden after finishing school, seeking a new life and a sense of belonging. Sixteen years ago, I experienced an early midlife crisis that intensified this path—an awakening that challenged me to confront who I truly am, what I value, and how I want to live. For much of my early life, I felt lost, disconnected and disempowered. I didn’t have a clear sense of my roots, my voice, or my place in the world.
As a child, I was socially awkward and often felt out of step with my surroundings. Though I grew up in a loving family, I struggled to feel a true sense of belonging. Friendships were fleeting, relationships with men were often unhealthy, my self-esteem and self-worth were fragile.
I was adopted from South Korea to Sweden at 18 months old, experiencing separation three times in my early life. These early experiences made it challenging for me to trust and form secure attachments. Not only with my adoptive parents but with others around me for many years. It was only after nearly 13 years of therapy, workshops, courses, and shamanic ceremonies that I began to fully understand and heal these patterns.
Through this journey, I have learned how to navigate life’s challenges with curiosity, courage, and compassion. I now guide others to reconnect with themselves, uncover their authentic voice, heal generational and personal patterns that may be holding them back. My work blends therapy, coaching, embodiment, creativity, intuitive practices, systemic and family constellations, to help individuals create a life of alignment, self-empowerment, and deep connection.
My intentions in the world
What I value most in life are love, compassion, intimacy, connection, authenticity, trust, integrity, sovereignty, humility, honesty, family, community, adventure, mystery, playfulness, creativity, pleasure, harmony, and nature—essentially, anything that awakens a sense of aliveness.
My intention is to embody these values fully and hold space for others to reconnect with theirs. Together, we can co-create a blueprint for a more coherent and harmonious way of being—one that honours ourselves, each other, animals and the natural world.
I am deeply curious about the journey of discovering who we truly are, both human and spiritual selves. When we remember who we came here to be and connect with the people we were destined to meet, we open the door to becoming our fullest selves. True growth comes when we embrace both vulnerability and power, stepping into the kind of leadership the world urgently needs today.
Change begins within, and its ripple effects extend far beyond us. Are you ready to open your heart, deepen your connection with yourself, and find your place of belonging? Are you ready to step into your power and be the change you wish to see? Join me on this journey of unraveling, discovering, and creating the life you’ve longed to live.
My qualifications
Authentic Relating (2020)
Authentic Relating is about creating true human connection—deep, intimate, and meaningful. Through carefully designed exercises, it encourages participants to show up fully, listen deeply, and engage from the heart. I often weave this practice into my workshops and 1-1 sessions, because I’ve seen how it opens doors to vulnerability, empathy, safety and authentic bonds that transform the way we tune in, relate to ourselves and others.Family Constellations (2016 & 2025)
Family Constellations has been one of the most transformative modalities in my life. The first time I experienced it, I felt shifts in my body, mind, and soul that were almost magical. It reveals hidden patterns in our families and ancestors, offering fresh perspectives and pathways to healing. Guiding others through this work is like embarking on a collective adventure, uncovering new pieces of life’s puzzle, and witnessing profound transformation unfold.Sound Healing – Heart Gong Practitioner (2016)
I discovered the power of gong sound healing over a decade ago when a single gong bath left me in a state of deep calm and renewal. The resonant vibrations dissolve tension, release emotional blocks, and restore harmony to body, mind, and spirit. Now, as a practitioner, I love holding space for others to experience this gentle yet powerful immersion—an invitation to reconnect with your inner rhythm and peace.Theta Healing (2012)
Theta Healing is a meditative practice that guides us into the subconscious mind, where we can gently uncover and transform limiting beliefs. Entering the theta state feels like opening a hidden door within, allowing healing to flow on emotional, physical, and spiritual levels. It’s a profoundly empowering modality, offering participants a chance to realign with their highest potential and step more fully into their authentic selves.Matrix Re-imprinting (2011)
Matrix Re-imprinting allows us to revisit our past with compassion and curiosity, giving our inner child and past selves the chance to heal and integrate. In this relaxed, theta-like state, old patterns can be transformed and new empowering beliefs can take root. I love witnessing how this process brings clarity, self-compassion, and a renewed sense of personal freedom.Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) (2011)
EFT is a gentle, yet profound method of tapping into the body’s energy system to release blocked emotions and restore balance. I use it to help participants acknowledge and meet their feelings safely, offering a space where emotions can be expressed and transformed. Over time, EFT helps people reconnect with their inner resilience, self-awareness and emotional clarity.Life Coaching (2009)
Life Coaching is a collaborative journey that reconnects you with your own inner wisdom. Through thoughtful questions and guided reflection, it unlocks clarity, courage and new perspectives, empowering you to move forward with confidence. I see it as a bridge between where you are and the life you are meant to live.Angelic Reiki (2009)
Angelic Reiki is a gentle, heart-centred energy healing practice that channels unconditional love and source energy. I use it to support alignment with your deepest truth, releasing tension and restoring harmony to body, mind, and soul. Each session is an invitation to reconnect with your essence and embody your highest potential.