Mary Newman Couples Counselling and Psychotherapy

Mary is an excellent couples counselor. She is the catalyst for change in my relationship with my partner and a major reason that we are still together, not only surviving, but thriving and very happy. She has provided us with very effective tools to help us deal with interpersonal conflict and critical issues within our relationship on an on-going basis. She has also carefully and effectively coached us through our issues using a solutions-based positive psychology coaching approach coupled with the use of Gestalt therapy methodologies and tools. At the outset, Mary does a thorough evaluation of issues and needs with careful analysis, builds a counselling plan that she reviews and shares with her clients, and follows through with regular focused counselling to resolve long-standing pain points and issues. We could not be more happy with her services. She truly has been a blessing for us and we thank her everyday for her kindness, thoughtfulness and structured coaching approach that helped shape our relationship, which is better than ever before. We would very highly recommend Mary Newman as an exceptional couples counsellor.

My partner and I sought Mary’s help when we hit a difficult point in our relationship and were unsure whether and how to move forward. We worked with Mary regularly for over 12 months and in that time were able to identify both the strengths and weaknesses in our relationship and also given a plan of action we could employ in our day to day lives. Mary’s theory and practice in working with couples like ourselves was one which emphasized patience and understanding, while also not being shy about helping us to find the root causes of some of the obstacles we faced. Not only did Mary help us to build a stronger foundation for our relationship, but she has given us tools which we continue to use today to build a life we were not sure was possible when we first began working with her. My partner and I got married in the fall of 2022 and I know we both attribute that to Mary’s help and the communication and problem solving skills she taught us. Would highly recommend Mary to anyone who wants help improving their relationship with their significant other.

I was struggling with the transition from career to retirement. I was depressed, feeling lost, and suffering from low self esteem. I really needed a coach to help me take control of my life during this period of dramatic change. I 'shopped' the Internet and found Mary. It was my lucky day! Mary has helped me to shut down the negative narratives in my head and to shift to more positive, productive thoughts and attitudes. She is kind, compassionate, practical, and results oriented. Her positive psychology approach is refreshing and effective. Mary has helped me to see myself in a new light and provided the support I need to restore my confidence and to move forward.