Marilyne McPaul is the Founder/ Director of Bliss Beyond Counselling established in 2004. Having raised 3 children as a single mother using many PET principles she studied and became accredited to help other parents in 2011. The journey also included Be Your Best in 2015 and Leader Effectiveness Training 2024.
Background: Her childhood was spent enjoying life on a small island in Papua New Guinea called Kavieng and in 1975, her family moved back to Australia and settled in Brisbane. Her heart called to Vanuatu in 1992 and she became the owner of the Beachcomber Resort. Here amongst the beautiful surrounds, Marilyne found her passion for natural therapies and discovered how they enhanced the healing process when used in a holistic approach.
Returning to Australia in 1999, initiated the journey into an area of healing which had always fascinated her… Psychotherapy. She soon established herself as a conscious and compassionate counsellor with a deep understanding of the human spirit.
Her extensive experience in various industries such as Hospitality, Manufacturing, Legal, Media and Education, enables her to connect with people on many levels. Using her life experience and formal qualifications, she has established herself as a specialist in holistic and family counselling. Her business, Bliss Beyond Counselling provides an excellent alternative to traditional counselling methods and constantly strives to meet the ever so changing needs of society. Her passion to help others extends to volunteer work for the Smith Family as a Mentor to disadvantaged teens since 2008.
Marilyne is known for her unique ability to help people reclaim their life beyond the pain and to rediscover their bliss beyond challenging life experiences. The result she delivers is so well reputed that she attracts clients from interstate to see her on a frequent basis. They believe the time and travel to be of great value and personal benefit. As a testament to this, in 2005 she was recognised by her peers and clients with a nomination for the Telstra Business Woman of the Year.
Outside of work, Marilyne enjoys other passions such as hiking and immersing herself in a good book. She also loves playtime with her Siberian Husky and spending time with her adult children, grandchildren and friends.
Living by the simple yet profound philosophy of “I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.” Marilyne is a shining example of a woman walking her talk. Her infectious optimism has a positive life changing effect on people which ultimately sees them living the life they dream of.
