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.
It would be a missed opportunity not to incorporate her surname into her counselling practice (despite the different spelling!)
Bec has a Master of Counselling and is a member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA). With a decade of experience working in multidisciplinary teams within clinical mental health settings, Bec has made a conscious decision to move away from a clinical or pathologising approach to mental health.
Bec 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’s path into counselling has been shaped by early experiences that gave her a deep understanding of what it means to grow up with uncertainty, complexity, and emotional challenges. This insight allows her to connect deeply with those navigating pain, loss, or disconnection.
professional biography
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 consultation 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 a devoted cat mum to a very spoilt girl, Millie. She’s also a passionate AFL supporter - cheering (loudly) 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: Gottman Method Couples Therapy - Level 1
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