Tracy Rattray: Counsellor in Clarkson, WA
Couples counselling, affair recovery, discernment counselling, grief counselling and personal growth support.
Owner of The Beach Haven | ACA Registered Counsellor
It is important to me that you feel welcome, safe, and supported when you choose to work with The Beach Haven. Therapy takes a lot of courage, and my main priority is to make sure you have a comfortable, relaxed space where you can speak freely and go entirely at your own pace.
Welcome.
I’m Tracy, the owner of The Beach Haven and an ACA Registered Counsellor (Reg. 29093). I work with both couples and individuals (aged 16+), providing a safe, welcoming space to heal and grow.
- Couples Counselling: I support long-term relationships navigating complex challenges, including the aftermath of an affair and the unique pressures of FIFO rosters. As one of Australia’s only certified discernment counsellors, I also help couples who are unsure whether to stay in their relationship.
- Individual Counselling: My focus areas are supporting people through grief and loss, and guiding those focused on personal growth.
Having spent 18 years in the oil and gas industry, including 15 years as an expat away from home, I understand the pressures of a high stress job, FIFO, and maintaining a long-term relationship through life changes.
Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen.
Welcome to The Beach Haven.
The Beach Haven was intentionally designed to feel comfortable and welcoming. The space is soft and homely, far removed from a cold, clinical room. We invite you to step out of the rush of your day, take a breath, and focus entirely on your well-being.
Couples Counselling
Supporting relationships using evidence-based practices, drawing from Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method.
Grief Counselling
A secure space to process loss or navigate a life-limiting illness. Drawing on specialized training under world-renowned expert David Kessler.
How I can support you.
Whether you are looking for support as a couple or navigating things on your own, I tailor our sessions to your unique situation. For heavy or complex issues like grief and relationship uncertainty, general advice often isn’t enough. You deserve to work with someone who understand the complexity of what you are dealing with, and the specialized training to help you move forward.
My primary areas of focus include:
Discernment Counselling
As one of Perth’s only certified Discernment Counsellors, I help couples understand what has happened in their relationship and decide whether to working on the relationship or leave.
Recovery after an Affair
A judgement-free zone supporting anyone impacted by infidelity, whether as a couple or individually, to navigate the pain, process what happened, and find the right path forward for you.
Counselling for Personal Growth
Helping you build the self-understanding and confidence to make meaningful life changes; backed by my counselling experience and a 20-year corporate career coaching top global leaders.
End-of-life and Hospice support
Supporting individuals and families through life-limiting illness and the dying process. I am an INELDA certified end-of-life doula with extensive experience working in hospice in the USA.
My values are at the heart of how I work
Counselling is an intimate relationship. Bringing someone into some of the most challenging areas of your life is not easy. My work at The Beach Haven Counselling in Clarkson is defined by 3 core values:
AUTONOMY
Your pace, your choice. Therapy is a collaboration, not an instruction manual. You always have the final say on what you share and when you are ready to share it.
RESPECT
A judgment free zone. I look at your world through your eyes, never taking sides or making assumptions. You are safe to bring your raw, honest self. I respect your culture and your story.
TRUST & SAFETY
A secure foundation. Healing requires a rock-solid container. I protect your privacy and uphold the highest professional ethics so you can explore and change safely.
Training and Credentials
When you are facing complex life challenges, a standard, one-size-fits-all approach to counselling isn’t enough.
I have pursued serval advanced certifications from leading international institutes to ensure our sessions are built on a foundation of proven, effective therapy methods.
My professional training, certifications and registrations
My life beyond the counselling room.
When I’m not at work.
Outside of The Beach Haven, my life is anchored by family and a love for the world. I have been married for over 25 years, and my journey has been quite an adventure.
I was born in Zimbabwe and grew up in South Africa before embarking on an international life – travelling to over 100 countries and living in 10 countries, on nearly every continent.
I love all animals, and when I’m not counselling, I serve on the leadership team for Free the Bears – a local charity that rescues and cares for bears in Asia.
Professional standards.
Counsellors at The Beach Haven all work within the Code of Ethics and Practice of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA). If you have any concerns, you may lodge a complaint directly with the ACA via their Lodging a Complaint webpage.
Work with me
If you believe I would be a good fit for the issues you are currently dealing with, you can book a session with me via the online booking system, or call me on (08) 9300 9496 to find out more. I look forward to supporting you.