Bev Whitehead
Counselling and Psychotherapy
Therapeutic approach
I work collaboratively with adults, children and young people by offering support in processing trauma, grief and loss; and support in managing depression and anxiety. I also work with parents and caregivers offering support sessions. Observations at school and within the home can be organised to better support your child and inform the support given to parents/caregivers. I believe that building a therapeutic relationship with my clients is central to our work. As well as talk therapy, I offer expressive therapies that allow for processing and expression non-verbally through the use of clay and drawing.
Meet Bev
Hi, I'm Bev Whitehead, a counsellor based in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia. I have spent the last 20 years working with children and families in different capacities, and raising my own. I live in the Adelaide Hills with my partner, 3 children and our bearded dragon, Eddie.
My academic journey includes a Bachelor of Education from Flinders University; a Masters in Counselling and Psychotherapy from The University of Adelaide; and training in Clay Field Therapy. I am registered and certified with The Australian Counselling Association.
I understand the courage it takes to seek help, I'm here to support you on your journey. Please call or email to explore how we can work together.
Bev Whitehead
Services
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Face to Face
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Online
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Home/School Support
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Parent Sessions
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Expressive Arts Therapy
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Clay Field Therapy
The following line items in the client’s National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Plan may be applicable for these services:
Improved Daily Living: Capacity Building Supports For Early Childhood [15_040_0118_1_3]
Improved Daily Living: Individual Assessment, Therapy and/or training [15_048_01228_1_3]
Why use Expressive Arts therapy?
Play and Art are a child’s natural language of expression. When we rely on talk therapy, we ask a child to enter the adult world. Clay Field Therapy and drawing therapy are used to support children to communicate through play and art.
Art therapy and Play therapy provide an opportunity for children to express themselves without relying on the use of words. Expressive therapies provide a unique opportunity to separate “the problem” from ourselves and discover, explore and create solutions.
In-person and remote options
Adult and parent sessions can be held in-person or on Zoom.
Child sessions are held in person-in Mount Barker, SA or by arrangement at your child’s school.