
Mark Burnard
Languages Spoken - English
Mark is a down to earth and highly skilled counsellor specializing in couples counselling, family counselling, and individual counselling. Mark is dedicated to helping individuals and organizations navigate life’s challenges with clarity and purpose. With a background in both counselling and teaching, Mark brings a unique blend of expertise, empathy and practical skills to his practice. Mark empowers clients to take control of their lives, improve their relationships, and make positive, needs-satisfying choices that lead to greater happiness and personal fulfillment.
Meet Mark
Mark (he/him) is a trusted and experienced counsellor who is passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families strengthen their relationships and improve their emotional well-being. He provides marriage counselling, family therapy, and individual counselling, offering tailored support to help clients navigate life’s challenges with confidence and clarity.
Mark understands that every relationship and individual journey is unique. He works with couples seeking marriage counselling to rebuild connection, improve communication, and restore intimacy. He supports families facing conflict by fostering understanding and harmony, and he also provides men’s counselling to help men manage stress, navigate emotions, and strengthen their relationships.
With an honest, compassionate, and practical approach, Mark creates a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel supported and empowered. Using evidence-based techniques, including Glasser’s Choice Theory, he helps clients take control of their lives, make positive choices, and build healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
Mark is committed to equipping individuals, couples, and families with the tools to thrive. Whether you’re looking to reconnect with your partner, improve family dynamics, or gain clarity in your personal journey, Mark provides practical, results-focused counselling to help you create lasting change.
Areas of Interest
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Relationship and Couples Counselling
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Complex Family Therapy
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Individual Counselling
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Men's Counselling
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Relationship breakdown and separation
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Infidelity Counselling
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Children's and Adolescent Counselling
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Domestic and Family Violence Counselling
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Dealing with change and crisis
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Guilt and Shame
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Loss of identity
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Personal Growth
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Trauma
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Helping Parents and Children Navigate school Life
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Working with the LGBTQIA+ community

Specialised Training
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Diploma of Counselling
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Graduate Diploma of Relationship Counselling - Currently Undertaking
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Bachelor of Arts (Hons)
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Diploma of Education
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Leadership: An Evolving Vision – Harvard University
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Certification, Faculty, Instructor – Glasser Australia
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Neuro-Developmental Theory to Practice – Karen Young
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Brain Facts and Communication – Sue-Anne Higgins
Therapy Approaches
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Person Centred Therapy
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Reality Therapy
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Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
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Solution Focused Therapy
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Narrative Therapy
Mark tailors his approach to meet your unique goals and needs.
Professional Memberships
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Mark holds professional membership with the ACA (Australian Counselling Association)
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Mark is an accredited trainer with Glasser Australia