Online counselling or in-person at my Gold Coast clinic. Fees start at $120.
I've helped couples thrive after affairs, resolve conflict, create emotional connection and strengthen the weak areas of their relationship, for over 15 years.
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107 customer reviews
Matt
Mark was an incredible celebrant! He was professional and our guests sung nothing but praises for his ceremony. He was able to deliver such a wonderful ceremony by being warming and welcoming us and getting to know who we are as people. He was even able to incorporate our Filipino traditions and fully embraced them and learnt about them to incorporate them beautifully in a ceremony that merged two cultures into one. He was able to do this all over video call because we were an interstate couple too, which is a testament to his character! Truly, it was an amazing experience to be married by Mark. More...
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Puja Sahay
Mark is genuine, compassionate, and approachable. He created a safe space where we felt comfortable to open up, helped us unpack our core issues, and gave us practical, realistic tools to move forward. His direct style and depth of experience gave us confidence and reassurance throughout. More...
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Matthew Ferguson
Mark is a dedicated professional who cares deeply about his clients. Mark’s ability to show compassion in even the most complex human interactions is a compliment to not only his emotional intelligence, but also his devotion in achieving the right outcome for all of those involved.
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Benny Marto
Mark is easy to speak to and very knowledgeable
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Cameron Hopkins
Mark has really helped put things into perspective for me and I highly recommend him to everybody
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Marcus
Relationship and Marriage Counselling
Mark was fantastic! I really appreciated his counselling style. If you’re looking for someone who won’t sugarcoat things, will tell you the truth as it is, and ask the right questions to get to the root of your thoughts, I highly recommend Mark.
Sarah Feuerherm
This has been a life changer for myself and my husband, being together for 16 years, we needed some help with some areas in our relationship and reaching out to a counsellor has been so beneficial. We have taken on board the support and guidance from Mark 100% and have already seen an improvement in our connection More...
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Melissa Nobrega
Having had counselling in the past, and achieving nothing I didn't hold out any hope until I had the phone consult with Mark, and I knew he was the man for the job when he said he was a straight shooter. We needed strategies and tools to help us move along, not endless hours of moaning and that is precisely what Mark does. Listens intently, understands and empathises then action, and after just 2 sessions I can honestly say years and years of stress and trauma have been lifted and there is a bright light at the end of the tunnel. Highly recommend Mark, a really nice chap, expert in his field and genuinely doesn't want to see you in his office for months at a time, he wants you living life. Thank you Mark More...
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Jack Martin
Where do I start…I was very hesitant at first to give marriage counselling a go again as we had a poor experience previously with another counsellor. We’ve been working with mark for about 5 weeks now and it has literally saved our relationship and our family. Being able to connect on an emotional level from a males perspective in past has been extremely difficult and caused a lot of conflict over the years which I’m happy to say has now taken a complete 180 in the right direction. We’ve been given the tools and knowledge to control the controllable and to be there for one another through any speed bump that arises. The one thing I will add for anyone reading this review is that YOU have to do the work, Mark cannot do it for you. Roll up your sleeves and prioritise what is really important in your life at the end of the day and execute. Thanks a million Mark, see you next week. More...
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Naomi Whiting
We would highly recommend Mark. He provided a safe space for us to both share, although it felt uncomfortable at times, he really did make us feel at ease. He identified areas that we need to work on and offered practical exercises, strategy's we can commence immediately. After just one session we both felt supported and encouraged. Thank you. More...
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Scott Ravell
Mark is very easy to talk to and his methods has helped me greatly with my partner. Highly recommended.
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Sarah Maher
With only 1 session, I have already noticed positive changes from my husband. Mark is very fair and consideres the view point and emotions of both people and works to enhance your understanding to your partners 'why' as a foundation to build emotional connection and trust through forgiveness.
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Bek Hansen
Mark is very patient and really made us feel at ease. Mark creates such a safe place to be able to be real and honest. Excited for the future!
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Sarah
Pre-marriage counselling with Mark has been a priceless investment for my partner and I. Mark has been able to support us through navigating the realities of marriage, whilst encouraging thought-provoking discussion on building and maintaining the strong foundations of a long-lasting relationship.
Mark’s insight and communication was always led by a sensitive, caring and compassionate approach whilst he was always ready to actively lend a listening ear. He is also straight-forward, without being condescending. We cannot recommend Mark enough.
Thank you for being a part of our journey Mark! 🙏
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Sarah Hilton
Pre-marriage counselling with Mark has been a priceless investment for my partner and I. He has been able to support us through navigating the realities of marriage, whilst encouraging thought-provoking discussion on building and maintaining the strong foundations of a long-lasting relationship. Mark’s insight and communication was always led by a sensitive, caring and compassionate approach whilst he was always ready to actively lend a listening ear. He is also straight-forward, without being condescending. We cannot recommend Mark enough. Thank you for being a part of our journey Mark! 🙏 More...
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Diana Nì Fhaolaìn
Excellent, Mark is a straight shooter that displays a huge understanding and knowledge of relationships, listens attentively and guides without judgement, highly recommend
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Diane Woods
My husband and I had our first marriage counselling session yesterday! Mark is genuinely the most sincere, insightful, straight to the point counsellor that I have ever experienced. Even after our first consultation, I can see a light at the end of the tunnel! I would highly recommend Mark to anyone who is looking for a happy marriage. Thank you Thank you Thank you 🙏🙏🙏 More...
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Michael Woods
Mark is a remarkable man. Even after one session I feel that I can trust him to help deal with our issues. He seemed to have the right questions and the right responses to help one step out of their comfort zone in the search for answers and solutions.
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Bek E
Relationship and Marriage Counselling
Mark was great. Really down the line but still friendly. Identified areas that need work really quickly and has strategies and exercises that can be started straight away. I also liked that he specifically asked each of us questions allowing space for both of us to speak. More...
Bek Dejong
Mark was great. Really down the line but still friendly. Identified areas that need work really quickly and has strategies and exercises that can be started straight away. I also liked that he specifically asked each of us questions allowing space for both of us to speak. More...
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Tsitsi Chikotie
He is able to listen without judgement and makes you feel that he understands what you're going through.
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Pieter Terblanche
Just wanted to leave a review for Mark and thank him for all the guidance he bought into my relationship and helped us open and Revive our love, we’re more honest and understanding for our sake and our children, extremely satisfied with the outcome. Would recommend.
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liana irvine
Highly reccomend Mark, I cant believe how much of difference we have seen in our relationship in just a few sessions. He has really helped us unpack our issues and provide us with practical skills to improve our marriage. Thanks again
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haley rivers
By far the best counsellor we’ve found. After only a couple of sessions so far i finally feel positive about our marriage. Mark is very skilled in telling you what you need to hear in a way that you will absorb it and understand without feeling defensive. I am so thankful I found him. Highly highly recommend for any married couples looking to help their relationship More...
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jarrad
Mark was very helpful to speak to along with making it clear and upfront on way to move forward in my relationship with my partner, would recommend anyone having difficulty's in there relationship take the time and speak to Mark.
Jarrad Pegler
Mark was very helpful to speak to along with making it clear and upfront on way to move forward in my relationship with my partner, would recommend anyone having difficulty's in there relationship take the time and speak to Mark.
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Verinia Davies
Mark is great. I feel comfortable talking with him. He knows his stuff and want to continue receiving counselling from him. I leave with new perspectives and goals within my relationship. More...
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Jen Moloney
Early days into our councelling but Mark is extremely personable and gave great exercises. He also offered to assist with other issues which is appreciated. Strongly recommend.
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Ben
Therapist
Mark is genuinely one of the most sincere, easy-to-talk-to Counsellers I have ever spoken with. He was engaged, never pushy, understanding, empathetic and had really impactful advice, he's also a straight shooter and despite some hard truths told me what I needed to hear, rather than what I wanted to hear. It's not a given you'll connect with a therapist, but he made a big impact in one session and I'm really looking forward to more. More...
Nicole
Relationship and Marriage Counselling
Mark is fantastic. He is a straight shooter like he says. He's honest and down to earth. Would recommend him any day of the week! Fantastic bloke and really makes you feel comfortable to be yourself and truly open up to get things resolved. More...
Colin
Couples Counselling
Called mark he responded straight away got my first session an did the hour an booked in again really enjoyed listening to his points an wanted to call back straight away to rebook great attitude an no bullshit top bloke
Katelyn Lehmann
Couples Counselling
Mark has been amazing very straight forward an honest an fair definitely what we needed.
Lee
Relationship and Marriage Counselling
Our first session with Mark was an eye opener. He gave us great insight into where we needed to work and some great advice. He’s a straigh shooter which we appreciate. Thorough and to the point. Definitely recommend Mark! More...
Dean
Mark was extremely helpful and really helped me and my partner rebuild and save our relationship. We can’t thank him enough.
Danielle Street
My partner and I have seen Mark twice so far and could not fault him! He is very straight to the point and breaks things down and explains everything so great. He is 100% focused during the session and has already given us so many great tools for our relationship. He checks to see if we have anything specific we want to talk about before focusing on other things. I couldn’t recommend him enough! More...
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Tracy
Relationship and Marriage Counselling
Mark has given us some great strategies in only a few sessions, our relationship is already improving, will continue to see him.
Rhi
Mark is amazing, he has given us so many amazing tools to make our relationship healthier and stronger. Every minute with Mark is informative and each session is filled with “aha! ” Moments. I can promise you and your partner you will not be disappointed More...
Averil Jewell
Couples Counselling
Easy to connect and book and readily available appointments to meet our needs.
Kylie
Relationship and Marriage Counselling
Mark was great. Straight shooter which is what we needed. He was able to quickly see the cracks in our marriage and after the first session gave as clear homework to move forward.
Danni ulph
Couples Counselling
I was really worried about doing marriage counselling as i was concerned that it would become onesided. But Mark was so understanding and didn't sugar coat anything which was so helpful. He listen and gave amazing feedback. And helpful advice, he is really comfortable to talk and open up to. More...
Ryan
Very easy to talk to. Gives very relatable advice and achievable goals and very down to earth
Karley
Mark really knows his stuff and made us feel comfortable from the get go. He offered us practical strategies to improve our relationship and I’m excited to see where this takes our relationship
Karla
Highly highly recommend Mark! He has helped us to understand/ process our problems and identify what the underlying causes are - and then gives practical tools that help you to make a change right from the first session! As we have gone on with our sessions, I've noticed that no matter how we feel going in .. we always leave feeling encouraged, hopeful, excited, and most importantly- connected. Not once have we ever felt judged, misunderstood, or that the session was biased. I am so grateful that we have found Mark and for the difference he has made to our relationship. (Thankyou Mark!) More...
Declan
I didn't know what to expect from counselling. However Mark hits the nail on the head, is incredibly helpful and is always on the right track. He is very objective and makes his point without offending or blaming anyone. More...
Jessica fechney
Relationship and Marriage Counselling
I rate the best married life a 5/5 he was so accurate with how we feel and why we feel like that. He has already improved our married and we have only had a few session. I loved how he got straight into what’s going on and strategies we can use to fix it instead of talking for a few sessions to get the whole story, he got right in and helped from session one! More...
Carly
We have felt great benefit from our sessions with The Best Married Life. From our first session, Mark's guidance is practical, logical and action based.
It has completely changed how we communicate with one another and work to understand one another.
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KB
Relationship and Marriage Counselling
Working with The Best Married life has only just started but I have immediately felt happy with the service. I feel as if we are being helped and he sincerely is trying to help us.
Ann
The first session with Mark was fantastic. He was able to give tools to utilise straight away - that have worked! Love that the hour is not about “he said she said” but focuses on techniques to move things forward.
The session was maximised with beneficial advice and useful methods to help us to communicate better through our issues. Looking forward to the upcoming sessions.
Thanks Mark
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Alyce
Couples Counselling
Mark was incredibly helpful with all the useful tools he offered on our first session. He was skilfully able to pinpoint our weak areas and what we needed to improve on. We look forward to more insightful sessions with him in the future. More...
What do you love most about your job?
The only reason I do this, is because I'm passionate about helping people.
What inspired you to start your own business?
I want to people live happily married and have the relationship of their dreams. I know how hard marriage can be but I also know what it takes to make marriage great. When my wife told a thanksgiving dinner party that the best thing about 2020 was her marriage, I realised that hard work pays off. Let me help you have a marriage of your dreams.
Why should our clients choose you?
I'm down-to-earth, I have years of experience, I'm a straight shooter yet empathetic to what's happening in your relationship. My reviews speak for themselves.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
In our crazy covid-world I love meeting people via Zoom.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
I operate with the covide safe regulations and happily meet via Zoom.
A PROVEN PROGRAM FOR PROVEN RESULTS
Whether you’re about to be married, or you’re already there, I will help your marriage become strong with greater communication, deeper intimacy, clarity on roles and expectations, conflict resolution skills and so, so much more.
Using a leading relationship assessment and skills-building program, I'll assesses a broad range of dimensions within your relationship to help you have a successful, happy and rewarding marriage.
Our sessions are built on a foundation of solid, university-developed research which is proven to significantly improve a couple’s relationship.
PRE-MARRIAGE COUNSELLING
For couples who are planning on marriage, this service is for you. Start your marriage from a position of strength. Get all the tools you need to prepare you for a long and happy marriage.
The Pre-Marriage Counselling Program gives you the opportunity to establish some strong foundations that will set your marriage up to succeed for decades to come. Not only that but you’ll also be equipped with tools to help you through the challenging times of your marriage. Plus, you’ll probably even discover some things about your partner that you didn’t know, and who knows, you may even discover some things about yourself.
MARRIAGE & RELATIONSHIP COUNSELLING
I'll provide you with the insight and support needed to refresh your marriage and help you return to the love, passion and friendship you had for each other on your wedding day.
Marriage is not always easy but it can be happy and rewarding. Sometimes you just need the support to get there.
With experience in helping couples return from an affair to have the marriage of their dreams, providing tools to improve communication and resolve conflict, helping you (re)gain emotional connection and fall in love all over again, I'd love to help you have a marriage you enjoy, rather than endure. Let's bring happiness back to your home.
ONLINE OR IN-PERSON CONSULTATIONS
We can meet online from anywhere in the world, or in-person at my Varsity Lakes counselling room, on the Gold Coast.
I meet with clients 7 days a week, including evenings Mon-Wed.