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With over 40 years of experience in counselling and education, Mark works with individuals, couples, and families to strengthen relationships and navigate life’s challenges with clarity and confidence.
Known for his calm, steady presence, his writing explores practical pathways toward emotional insight, responsibility, and meaningful change — particularly for men seeking healthier ways to relate and communicate.
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Apr 28, 2026 ∙ 5 min
What Men Carry: Why Regret Matters More Than We Admit
Written in collaboration with counsellor Mark Burnard Most men don't talk about regret. They carry it quietly, privately, and sometimes for years, while the people closest to them wonder why something feels just slightly out of reach. At Hills Relationship Centre, we see this pattern often. We sat down with our principal counsellor, Mark Burnard, to talk about why regret matters more than we admit. "Men who have a fair bit of life behind them carry things they wish had gone differently," says...
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Mar 13, 2025 ∙ 9 min
Boundaries and Expectations with Teenagers: The Secrets to Guiding Your Teen Without Pushing Them Away
Author: Mark Burnard | Counsellor at Hills Relationship Centre Parents love their kids and the concern for their safety and wellbeing leads us to want to put up some guardrails and boundaries to keep them safe and happy. However, as they grow it is very natural for teens especially to test boundaries, to be adventurous, sometimes overconfident, to run risks and even be plain rebellious. However, not all teenagers are the same and even within families, kids can differ in personality, ranging...
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Principal Counsellor at Hills Relationship Centre
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