why klay counselling?
Bec Klay believes that, much like clay, the brain has the ability to transform and reshape through therapeutic intervention, adapting and reconfiguring itself over time. Both require patience, care, and nurturing.
Just as a sculptor refines and reworks a piece of clay to achieve the desired form, a counsellor guides individuals through difficult experiences and life challenges, helping them to reshape their thought patterns, emotional responses, and behaviours to foster improved health and wellbeing.
Bec is a registered counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association. It would be a missed opportunity not to incorporate her surname into her counselling practice (despite the different spelling!)
professional biography
Bec’s professional background has primarily been in providing brief intervention and referral and navigation support within multidisciplinary teams within clinical mental health settings. Working in the clinical mental health field has been both a valuable experience for Bec and a key factor in shaping the type of therapeutic counselling she aims to offer.
Bec’s choice to move away from pathologising mental health is a conscious decision. She views human distress through a compassionate lens, focusing on seeking to understand the root causes of a person's struggles rather than relying on labels. She seeks to explore how individuals have arrived at their current situation, aiming to provide a more holistic and empathetic approach to healing.
Bec recognises that life can be complex and multifaceted, and sometimes, people know they need support but may not be able to pinpoint the exact cause of their distress or identify a specific "issue" leading them to seek counselling. If you relate to this, Bec would encourage you to schedule a free 15-minute call. During this call, Bec will invite you to tell her a bit about yourself, and she too, will tell you a bit about her so you can explore whether she might be the right fit to support you.
In her downtime, Bec enjoys getting lost in a good book or TV series, watching movies, going to Pilates, and spending quality time with her husband, friends and family. She’s also a passionate AFL supporter - cheering for Collingwood (but she hopes you won’t hold that against her!).
Education & Qualifications
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Master of Counselling
Bachelor of Public Health and Health Promotion
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Australian Counselling Association, membership number: 28163
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Bec is deeply committed to continuous professional development and education, ensuring that her clients receive the highest level of expertise and support.
Professional Development & Training:
2025: Advanced Training in Suicide Prevention, Black Dog Institute
2025: Narrative Therapy: The Basics, Mental Health Academy
2025: Persistent Complex Bereavement Disorder: Mental Health Academy
2024: Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Michael Durrant
2024: Families and Trauma Work: Integrating Key Ideas from Individual and Systemic Practice, The Bouverie Centre
2020: Suicide Prevention: A Practitioner’s Guide, Australian Psychological Society