About The Beach Haven: Counsellors in Clarkson, WA
Discover what makes The Beach Haven so unique
Two counsellors, one calm space.
Specialist support for couples, affairs, grief, trauma and personal growth. Our expert counsellors bring a wealth of lived experience, from marriage and raising families, to the FIFO life and pressures of high-profile corporate roles.
Welcome.
The Beach Haven is a counselling practice in Clarkson, in Perth’s northern suburbs, run by Tracy Rattray. I started the practice to offer a calm, unhurried place to work through the hardest things: relationships under strain, broken trust, loss and trauma.
When a relationship reaches a breaking point, or when grief and trauma shatter your world, the last thing you need is a generalist therapist who takes a ‘wait-and-see’ approach. I saw far too many individuals and couples bouncing between different practitioners — one for trauma, one for grief, another for marriage counselling — feeling exhausted and disconnected.
I started The Beach Haven as a dedicated sanctuary where complex pain is met with specialised, purpose-built care. Whether it’s guiding couples through the devastating aftermath of an affair, providing Western Australia with specialised Discernment Counselling, or bringing trauma and grief recovery under one roof with EMDR. I started this practice so people in crisis could find real, focused help in a single, safe space.
The best way out is always through.
– Robert Frost
Our Values: The heart of how we work
Counselling is an intimate relationship. Bringing someone into some of the most challenging areas of your life is not easy. Our 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. We look at your world through your eyes, never taking sides or making assumptions. You are safe to bring your raw, honest self. We respect your story.
TRUST & SAFETY
A secure foundation. Healing requires a rock-solid container. We protect your privacy and uphold the highest professional ethics so you can explore and change safely.
Meet our Clarkson-based counsellors
Our Clarkson clinic is designed to feel less like a clinical office and more like a comfortable sanctuary. Riggs and Momo, the resident therapy cats, provide a quiet, non-judgmental presence that helps lower stress during tough conversations.
(If you have allergies or prefer a cat-free session, simply let us know on your intake form).
Tracy works with couples and those considering divorce. She has a strong interest and specialisation in grief and personal growth.
Why choose The Beach Haven Counselling?
Counselling is a deeply personal partnership. Research shows that the relationship between you and your therapist is the single biggest predictor of how successful your therapy will be.
What makes us different
Our space in Clarkson
Our rooms are at 4/9 Caloundra Road, Clarkson WA 6030. We’ve made them calm and welcoming, with soft light and comfortable chairs. The resident therapy cats, Riggs and Momo, may join in-person sessions if you’d like.
clinical supervision for counsellors
ACA Endorsed Clinical Supervision
Elanie de Klerk offers ACA endorsed clinical supervision for counsellors to meet their annual ACA registration requirements. With many years of both personal and professional experience, she understands the real challenges practitioners face every day and provides practical advice and support.
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.
Ready to talk?
If you are ready to talk to a counsellor, you can get started by booking a session online via our flexible online booking system, or call us on (08) 9300 9496 to find out more. We look forward to supporting your journey towards healing.