Kelly Mackie
M.Couns, D.CHyp, Adv. EMDR, MACA, MAHA, MEMDRAA
As a Clinical Hypnotherapist, EMDR therapist and Registered Clinical Counsellor (alcohol and drug specialisation), I have extensive experience in the psychology of habit formation and reversal.
Some clients report that they had tried everything to quit their habit, before finally achieving success with Better Day Hypnotherapy.
During my sessions I use a variety of proven and effective techniques, combining hypnosis, EMDR and counselling/ coaching to help you beat your bad habit or overcome anxiety or cravings for good.
My training in and experience of trauma enable me to help people who have grown up in traumatic family environments, those recovering from emotional abuse who have experienced multiple, complex traumas, or people who have had a one-off incident that significantly impacted their lives. I can offer EMDR as a stand-alone therapy, without hypnosis, or I can use it with hypnotherapy to help people stop unwanted habits. My clients have had amazing results with EMDR and report dramatic shifts in a relatively short time.
My qualifications in hypnotherapy and psychotherapy were from the Institute of Clinical Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy (ICHP) Australia which is a reputable organisation with very high standards of training and my Master of Counselling through UniSQ had a heavy focus on helping people with addiction and trauma. I am a current member of the Australian Counselling Association, the Australian Hypnotherapists Association and the EMDR Association of Australia. This means that I can offer rebates for many private health funds.
So if you are ready to make a change today and break free call/ text 0410 573 650 or email me at [email protected]
My Story
Personally I have benefited enormously from EMDR and hypnotherapy. Years ago I used to be a slave to cigarettes, alcohol and sugary food. I was experiencing a lot of painful emotions that I was trying to avoid by using external comforters (my bad habits). I remember swearing I would never drink again and getting all of the alcohol out of my house only to be back on it within days.
I used to eat bowl after bowl of chocolate ice cream, never feeling satisfied and I would carry lollies (sweets) in my pocket and eat them all day. I used to find it impossible to get through the week without wine! I smoked cigarettes for years wondering how it was that some people could stop smoking without any effort.
I kept trying to kick these habits using willpower alone but I always ended up giving into the cravings. This left me feeling defeated and powerless. I was worried about my health but I didn’t know how to stop. While studying psychology, I became increasingly interested in the subject of addictive behaviour and how we form and break habits, which led me on a path to focus on subconscious therapies. This has not only allowed me to break free from my unhealthy lifestyle habits and negative emotions- but I have also been able to help many others. I discovered that hypnotherapy and EMDR are amazing tools to reprogram the subconscious mind.
These days I am a slim, athletic, addiction-free, happy picture of health and fitness. Even my relationships and friendships are healthier! Some people imagine that life will be boring and empty without their favourite habit but I assure you that you’ll enjoy your new life far more! You imagine that there will be a hole in your life- but hypnotherapy can help you to feel satisfied, happy and complete without your unhealthy habit.
I am passionate about helping others achieve the same results that I have…. it’s so incredibly rewarding to see others make such positive changes in their lives…. and so quickly! I get such a buzz from hearing all the many success stories of my previous clients.
Kelly’s Qualifications
To attain membership with the EMDR Association of Australia, I achieved advanced training in EMDR, completed years of supervised (in clinic) practice and trauma-informed professional development
Contact Kelly
Kelly Mackie- M.Counselling, DCHyp, Adv Cert. EMDR, MACA, MAHA, MEMDRAA
MONDAY TO FRIDAY 10AM- 5:30PM
6/156 Boat Harbour Drive, Pialba, 4655
Hervey Bay, Maryborough, Bundaberg and Surrounds