- ACT strategies
- Attachment focus
- CBT techniques
About Shelley
Shelley Murphy is an ACA counsellor practising in Australia with 16 years of professional experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, anger and low self-esteem. Her practice also covers changes like parenting, career shifts, grief, addiction concerns and other life transitions.
Shelley approaches sessions believing each person knows their story and brings strengths to work with. Conversations focus on what is happening now and on small, practical steps that can reduce overwhelm. She uses straightforward talk and reflective listening to help clarify values and options.
Her work draws on several methods that aim to increase emotional awareness and useful behaviour. Clients can expect to try experiments between sessions, practice new ways of speaking about problems, and notice patterns that come from early family roles. Family of origin issues are one area she helps people understand and change.
Shelley blends acceptance and change-focused strategies to address thoughts and behaviours that limit day-to-day functioning. She often helps people improve communication, set clearer boundaries, and address commitment or control issues that affect relationships. For those dealing with exhaustion from caring roles, she looks at practical coping and pacing.
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. The early meetings usually map out priorities and simple steps to try. Over time the focus may shift to strengthening emotional connection with others, managing strong feelings, or building routines that support wellbeing.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and practise small actions that align with those values. It’s useful for anxiety, low motivation and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current connections and emotional responses. It can help with intimacy-related issues and family of origin patterns. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening without judgement and helping a person find their own solutions; it supports confidence and self-esteem work.Finding the best fit is part of the process. The therapist will discuss which approaches suit the client’s goals, preferences and the issues they bring. This is done collaboratively, with adjustments over time if something isn’t helping.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy week and reducing travel time so it’s easier to keep appointments. Online work can also make short check-ins or follow-up sessions simpler to arrange. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm available options before booking so you know whether sessions are by video, phone or another format. Appropriately qualified or registered therapists can adapt exercises used in ACT, attachment work and client-centred sessions for remote formats, and Shelley will explain what to expect when you first meet.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger, low self-esteem and life changes. Family of origin issues and related patterns are included in her areas of focus.
Which therapeutic approaches does she use?
She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based work, Client-Centred approaches, CBT and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. Methods are chosen to suit each person’s needs and goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and relational concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is credentialed with the ACA and practises in Australia.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats were not specified in the biography. The site booking flow will list available formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the booking process.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule a first session through the platform.
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