Now offering Saturday Appointments

THE BEACH HAVEN

Specialist Counselling for Grief, Trauma & Relationships

The Beach Haven offers a calm space to make sense of what’s happening and take the next step forward. Experience compassionate, evidence-based support for individuals, couples, and families.

In-person in Joondalup | Perth's Northern Suburbs | Online across Australia

SPECIALIST COUNSELLING IN JOONDALUP • GRIEF, TRAUMA & RELATIONSHIP SUPPORT • PERTH’S NORTHERN SUBURBS & ONLINE ACROSS AUSTRALIA • SUPPORTING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES

Supporting you

How We Can Help

Grief Counselling

Support for bereavement, anticipatory grief, ambiguous loss, and life changes that leave you feeling lost and disconnected

Trauma & EMDR

Support for childhood trauma, PTSD, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and past experiences that continue to impact your daily life.

Relationship Therapy

Support for couples and family including: Conflict, Communication Breakdown, Rebuilding Trust, Parenting Stress and navigating major transitions.

Helping individuals, couples, and families heal & reconnect

When life feels heavy, it can help to have a safe space to talk. We offer specialised counselling tailored to

Counselling Support

What it’s like to work with us

At The Beach Haven we provide a calm, non-judgemental space where we move at a pace that feels safe for you, with practical next steps to support your growth.

Whole-person support

We consider you as a whole – what’s happening in your relationships, routines, values, and support systems.

Calm and compassionate

We help you slow things down, make sense of what you’re feeling, and have safer conversations when things feel overwhelming.

A clear plan forward

We’ll agree on a personalised approach based on your goals, with practical steps you can take between sessions.

Now offering EMDR Therapy

We are excited to share that Elanie de Klerk, Clinical Counsellor joined The Beach Haven from 1 July, bringing specialist expertise in trauma, EMDR therapy, and evidence-based couples counselling. Globally EMDR is considered the gold standard treatment treatment for trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Our Specialised Services

Counselling Services

COUPLES THERAPY

Conflict patterns
Communication breakdown
Stress due to life changes, parenting, illness or loss
Rebuilding after an affair
Emotional distance
Intimacy disconnection
Navigating financial stress

DISCERNMENT THERAPY

One partner is considering divorce
One partner is wanting to rebuild
A need for clarity before making a life-changing decision
Structured Therapy
Maximum 5 sessions

FAMILY THERAPY

Family conflict
Life transitions and stress
Coping with trauma and grief
Family alienation
Relocation & loss of Culture
Parenting challenges
Mental health issues

GRIEF COUNSELLING

Loss of a loved one
Divorce & separation
Terminal or life-altering illness or injury
Job loss
Ambiguous loss
Anticipatory grief
Other life changes

TRAUMA/EMDR THERAPY

Childhood Trauma
PTSD and complex trauma
Anxiety
Emotional overwhelm
Low self-worth
Emotional dysregulation
Past experiences affecting present life

CLINICAL SUPERVISION

Meet professional supervision requirements
Suitable for ACA & PACFA
Case conceptualisation
Clinical decision-making
High-risk presentations
Managing boundaries
Professional ethics

What to expect when you book...

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Book online – Choose a time that suits you. Sessions are available in-person in Joondalup or online.

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Your first session – We’ll explore what’s brought you in and identify the patterns, thoughts and emotions that keep taking over.

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A practical plan forward – We’ll agree on next steps that feel manageable and meaningful and move forward at a pace that feels safe for you.

Find out more

If you still have questions, book a free 15-minute introduction session to learn more

Welcome! I'm Tracy Rattray

ACA Registered Counsellor

I’m Tracy Rattray, Practice Lead at The Beach Haven and an ACA Registered Counsellor. I support individuals, couples, and families through grief and loss, relationship challenges, and life transitions, with a grounded, person-centred approach.

My training includes a B.A. (Hons) in Psychology and a Masters in Counselling, with specialised training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) and grief counselling (including the David Kessler approach), alongside end-of-life doula certification.

My experience is complemented by over two decades of international experience, ensuring I bring a unique, grounded and open perspective to my counselling.

I look forward to supporting you

Welcome! I'm Elanie de Klerk

Counsellor & EMDR Therapist

I’m Elanie de Klerk, Clinical Counsellor at The Beach Haven, specialising in trauma, Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, childhood trauma, and relationship counselling. With a background in integrative psychotherapy and many years supporting individuals and couples, I bring both professional expertise and genuine personal insight to my work.

My training includes a Bachelor of Counselling, an Advanced Diploma of Counselling & Family Therapy, and a Graduate Diploma of Counselling & Integrative Psychotherapy, with specialised training in EMDR, Schema Therapy, and Gottman Method couples counselling.

I look forward to working with you!

Meet Riggs and Momo...

Meet Riggs and Momo, our resident therapy cats who call the The Beach Haven home (part time). On days you visit in person, they may join your session if you’d like the company.

Research consistently shows that the presence of an animal can help lower anxiety, ease emotional defences, and create a sense of warmth and safety that is difficult to put into words. For many people, having a cat nearby can make it a little easier to breathe, to settle, and to open up.

If you’d prefer no cats in your session — whether due to allergies, a fear of cats, or simply personal preference — please let me know in your intake form. The room will be thoroughly prepared before you arrive, and no further explanation is needed.

Why Choose The Beach Haven

You do not need to have everything figured out before reaching out. If you are ready to take the next step, support is here.

Testimonials

Kind Words from Clients

Curious about what it would be like working with us? Check out these reviews from clients who have worked with The Beach Haven in the past.

‘Thank you! I mean really thank you! I'm still decompressing from the weekend. Your guiding questions, suggested reading, and legacy project have already become gifts for my whole family’

Jimmy L

Client working through anticipatory loss

If you or someone you know is struggling with grief, I truly can’t recommend The Beach Haven Counselling Services in Joondalup enough. Tracy has been an incredible support through such a difficult time.

Her small group grief counselling sessions are so special — being surrounded by others who are walking a similar path, feeling the same pain, and truly understanding each other makes such a difference. It’s a safe, caring space where you don’t feel alone.

Grief is such a heavy journey, but having the right support can help you find your way through it. I’m so grateful I found Tracy

Catherine R

Bereavement Support Group

I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the care and compassion you’ve shown me as I grieve the loss of my daughter. Your kindness and understanding have been such a comfort in my darkest moments. I’m deeply grateful for you and all that you do.

Niki R

Bereavement Support

Ready to take the next step?

If you’re ready to get started, you are welcome to book a session online. If you’re unsure where to start, you can contact us with any questions.

If you are not sure where to start, we offer a free 15-minute introductory sessions to discuss any questions you may have.

Book an Appointment

Book online below, or feel free to call or email us if you need help making a booking

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