Philosophy & Vision
Hi, I'm Mark, the counsellor behind Park Bench Counselling. I offer a warm, down-to-earth space where you can feel comfortable being yourself, without pressure or judgement.
I understand that reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, which is why I focus on creating a relaxed and genuine approach to counselling. Whether we’re sitting in session, walking side-by-side outdoors, or meeting online, my goal is to help you feel heard, supported, and understood.
I work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families across a range of challenges including anxiety, stress, burnout, self-esteem issues, emotional overwhelm, life transitions, relationship difficulties.
At Park Bench Counselling, therapy isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about having a safe place to pause, reflect, grow, and move forward at your own pace.
Background
Outside of counselling, I’m a husband and dad to two children and spend a lot of my time around the basketball courts coaching junior basketball. I’m passionate about supporting young people both on and off the court and understand the importance of connection, encouragement, and emotional wellbeing. I’ve also volunteered within aged care and enjoy staying active, watching sports, and spending time at the beach with my family.
Services
Park Bench Counselling offers supportive, person-centred counselling services for individuals, couples, adolescents and families. Sessions are tailored to each individual and can include face-to-face counselling, walk and talk therapy, home visits within the Peel region and online sessions. Support is available for anxiety, stress, burnout, emotional wellbeing, self-esteem issues, relationships and life transitions. NDIS self-managed and plan-managed participants are welcome.
Quality Provision
At Park Bench Counselling, service quality is centred around providing a safe, respectful, and supportive environment where clients feel heard and valued. Services are delivered with empathy, professionalism, and flexibility, with a strong focus on building genuine therapeutic relationships and tailoring support to each individual’s needs and goals.
Areas of Interest
Accreditations
- Diploma of Counselling
Modalities
ACT - Attachment Theory - CBT - DBT - Emotional Release - Focusing - Gottman Method - Holistic - Integrative - Internal Family Systems - Interpersonal - Marriage and Family - Mindfulness - Motivational Interviewing - Narrative Therapy - Person Centred - Solution Oriented - Strengths-Based - Systems Theory - Trauma-Informed
Therapy Approach
My approach to counselling is warm, collaborative, and down-to-earth. I believe therapy should feel supportive and approachable, not clinical or intimidating. I work alongside clients at their own pace, creating a safe space to explore challenges, build self-awareness, strengthen coping skills, and support meaningful change.
Professional Associations
- Australian Counselling Association
Practice Locations
Wannanup WA 6210
Public transport options around my suburb. There is street parking as well as parking at my property. Please note my property is not wheelchair accessible.
Appointments
Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Saturday 9:00 - 12:00pm
Fees & Insurance
I offer a 15-minute free phone consultation to ensure I am the right fit for your needs.
In-office session: $120 for 60 mins
Walk & talk session/home visit: $140 for 60 mins
Telehealth: $99 for 60 mins
NDIS (self and plan managed)
Payment Options
Online through website
Eftpos
Cash
Bank transfer
NDIS self and plan managed
Contact Mark
Please contact me to make an appointment