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- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Attachment work
About Shelley
ACA counsellor Shelley Murphy has 16 years of professional experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, anger, self‑esteem and life changes. She also works with people facing addictions, grief, trauma and intimacy issues. Shelley frames clients as the expert in their own story and focuses on practical ways to move forward.
Shelley uses a mix of evidence-informed methods. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify values and take committed action. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) features when patterns of thinking and behaviour are a focus. Attachment‑based ideas and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) inform work on relationship and bonding difficulties.
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Shelley helps people notice what matters, practise new ways of responding, and make plans that fit daily life. She tends to use short, focused exercises alongside reflective conversation so changes carry over outside sessions.
She also works with issues tied to family of origin, codependency, abandonment and communication problems. Practical parenting and fatherhood concerns are within her scope, as are workplace stress and compassion fatigue. Shelley’s work often blends emotional processing with skills practice.
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How Shelley uses therapeutic approaches in remote work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters and take small actions aligned with those values. It is useful for anxiety, depression and when life changes make it hard to move forward. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical strategies for anxiety, anger and low mood. Attachment‑based work attends to patterns formed in close relationships and can guide work on intimacy, communication and family of origin issues.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Shelley collaborates with each person to identify which method or mix of methods fits their goals and situation. She adjusts plans as progress and needs become clearer so the approach stays relevant.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work and family commitments, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check‑in appointments when needed. Many people find remote sessions let them practise skills in daily life between meetings. Appropriately qualified therapists generally aim to make online work practical and goal‑focused, and Shelley will discuss how to structure sessions to suit a person’s circumstances.
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Areas of expertise
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Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Shelley works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger, self‑esteem, addictions, grief, trauma and intimacy concerns. She also addresses parenting, career stress, ADHD, compassion fatigue and related family issues.
Which therapeutic approaches does she use?
Her approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Attachment‑Based Therapy, Client‑Centered Therapy and Emotionally‑Focused Therapy (EFT). She combines these to match the issue at hand.
How much experience does she have?
Shelley has 16 years of professional work experience in Australia working with a broad range of mental health and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an ACA counsellor practising in Australia. Sessions are offered within Australia only.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options with Shelley before booking to ensure they meet your needs.
How much do sessions cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions operate via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.