Mary Mackenzie Counselling and Coaching

15/06/2025

Last week I completed some more training modules on ADHD in couples, as I seem to working with this more and more, as more adults are becoming aware of their diagnosis. The key takeaway was this!!

04/11/2024

I have one of those jobs where the idea is to make myself redundant. Sort of.....
Many couples come to me to do conflict better. I arm them with lots of communication techniques and strategies that are really helpful for making each party feel heard. However, we are all conflict avoidant at heart, and we tend not to have the hard conversations, and eventually things will simmer again until they boil. Hence I have a lot of couples that have a standing monthly or 8 week booking where they hold themselves accountable to still having the hard conversations. It is a proactive thing to do for a healthy relationship. 😀

12/09/2024

To all my lovely clients on the other side of the river, just a quick reminder about the closure of the Indooroopilly Bridge as of tomorrow midnight. This detour will last until the 30th. However, keep in mind that the Graceville train station is only a 2 min walk to my office.

29/05/2024

Jayme from Teacup Coach runs awesome school holiday programs.
She focuses on resilience and is brilliant for kids with social anxiety or neurodiversity.

Making New Friends.....is hard! Even for adults.

This week in our Standing STRONG wellbeing programs we explored Making New Friends including:

👉What it feels like to meet new people
👉Strategies to help us connect & get to know new friends.

Here is one of the Top Tips we discussed.

Get your FREE TRIAL NOW and uplift your child's wellbeing through STRONG Body (Movement), STRONG Mind (Mindset) and STRONG Heart (Mindfulness) with Teacup Coach.

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25/01/2024

Late last year I achieved a long wished for goal to become an accredited DISC facilitator.
I am now fully certified to run DISC ADVANCED® workshops and assessments. DISC ADVANCED® is a behaviour profiling tool to help businesses and teams improve communication and reduce conflict. Hit me up if you would like more info.
Just between you and I, I think my certificate is much prettier than my other credentials.

31/12/2023

Happy New Year! As we step into 2024, let's embrace new opportunities with hope and positivity. May this year bring you personal and professional triumphs. Let's make this a year of achievement and happiness.

29/12/2023

As we close another chapter, it's a time for reflection and gratitude. Reflect on your personal and professional growth this year and set intentions for the coming one. Wishing everyone a thoughtful and peaceful end of the year.

25/12/2023

Feeling overwhelmed by holiday stress and its impact on your relationships? The festive season, while joyous, can also bring unique challenges to relationships. Relationship counselling is not just for couples. It can help siblings, adult children and parents alike. If this is something you could use some help with let me know.
Reach out now for a consultation and make this holiday season a harmonious one for your family.

17/11/2023

This image, hauntingly silent, is loud with a question: 'When did we last truly share a moment?'
If this stirs something in you, if it echoes the silent conversations you’ve been having with your own heart, know that it doesn't have to be this way. The 2024 New Year's Relationship Reset Retreat is more than a pause from the digital chatter; it's where silent phones can lead to the conversations that matter. It's where you and your partner can find each other again amidst the serenity of The Abbey Hotel Warwick.

It's not about condemning technology, but about cherishing the human connection it was meant to serve—not replace. In rediscovering each other, you'll share laughter that's not for the screen, tears that don't fall on keyboards, and whispers that don't need to be typed.
Join us. It's time to reconnect, not just in the quiet of night, away from the world, but in every shared glance, every intertwined finger, every heartbeat that reminds you why you chose each other in the first place. "

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25/10/2023

Remember when you used to talk for hours? Do you miss that in your relationship? If you'd like some help getting it back then this is for you. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/725548564287?aff=oddtdtcreator

30/09/2023

Can a relationship come back from infidelity?
The answer is yes. Many do. Generally there is an impression that a relationship must end when one partner has been unfaithful. This is because we only hear about the relationships that don't make it. We rarely hear about the couples that privately work through this. The fact is that the majority of couples do NOT seperate after infidelity.

26/09/2023