Rachel Whitehead

Rachel Whitehead is a highly experienced counsellor with more than 25 years of supporting people through life’s challenges, transitions and opportunities for personal growth. Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), Rachel works with adolescents and adults from diverse backgrounds across a broad range of emotional, personal and relationship concerns. Her extensive experience, combined with a lifelong passion for helping others, enables her to provide insightful, professional and effective support, tailored to each person’s unique circumstances.

Rachel is known for her warm, grounded and compassionate approach. She understands that seeking support can sometimes feel overwhelming and believes that a strong therapeutic relationship is the foundation for meaningful change.  Rachel creates a highly supportive environment where clients can openly explore their thoughts, emotions and life experiences with a trusted guide.  She helps clients gain greater self-awareness, develop practical strategies and build the courage and confidence needed to navigate life’s challenges effectively. Rachel believes that counselling is not simply about managing difficulties but about helping people develop a deeper relationship to themselves - and from that place create meaningful, positive, lasting change. 

Each counselling session is tailored to meet the individual needs, goals and strengths of the client. Rachel draws on a range of evidence-based and client-centred approaches, including Person-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, Solution-Focused Therapy, somatic approaches, and strengths-based Practice. She is committed to helping people reconnect with their inner resources, embrace the adventure and move forward with greater clarity, purpose and wellbeing. Rachel believes that positive change is possible for everyone and looks forward to supporting you on your journey toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.

• Master of Counselling
• Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registered practitioner
• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy