Marie Vakakis
Accredited Mental Health Social Worker / Couples and Family Therapist / Podcaster
Marie Vakakis is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Couples and Family Therapist, presenter, podcaster, and trainer, renowned for her expertise in the field of mental health and wellbeing. With a focus on normalising discussions around mental health, Marie equips audiences with the knowledge and tools to nurture their own mental wellbeing, helping to break down stigma and empower individuals to speak openly and confidently about mental health.
March 19, 2025
Are your money beliefs holding you back? (with Marie Vakakis)
Bron and Marie unpack the money beliefs that unconsciously shape how much we earn and what we charge as mental health professionals. We talk about the unspoken anxiety around money shared by many of us, and practical strategi...
March 12, 2025
How to make effective 'here and now' comments in therapy (with Marie Vakakis)
Bron and Marie chat about the comments that therapists make when they want to talk about what's happening right here and now in the therapy room -- you might know them as 'here and now' comments, process comments, or immediac...
Dec. 11, 2024
Should I start a group private practice or stay solo? (with Marie Vakakis)
Bron and Marie talk about the pressure some solo private practitioners feel to start a group practice. Bron and Marie talk about wise and not-so-wise reasons to become a group practice owner, the importance of having an entre...
Nov. 6, 2024
Tips for nailing the first three therapy sessions (with Marie Vakakis)
Want to get your client off to a good start in therapy but feeling lost? Bron and Marie talk about how to nail these crucial sessions. We cover 👉🏽 Setting expectations 👉🏿 Creating safety and hope 👉 Talking to clients about th...
June 26, 2024
Working with couples (with Marie Vakakis)
Bron and Marie chat about working well with couples on common issues like sexual desire discrepancies, communication, and conflict. Marie shares her approach to using the Gottman method for assessment and intervention, stress...
May 1, 2024
Working effectively with teens (with Marie Vakakis)
Bron and Marie explore how to work effectively with teenage clients. We cover 👉🏽 The importance of getting to the root cause of behaviours like vaping or excessive phone-use 👉🏻 Managing parents' expectations 👉 Ethical complex...
Jan. 17, 2024
Family therapy: The basics and an intro to relational dynamics (with Marie Vakakis)
Bron and Marie unpack family therapy using the hypothetical case study of the Wilson family, who are finding it hard to be in the same room without arguing, all while navigating work stress and teenage development. They chat ...
Nov. 29, 2023
How to feel confident when working with parents (with Marie Vakakis)
Nervous about including parents in therapy? Wish you could run the other way when a parent asks to speak with you? Our guest today, Marie Vakakis, wants EVERY therapist to feel comfortable working with parents and families. M...