Shelley Murphy , ACA

Shelley Murphy is credentialed in Australia and brings 16 years of professional experience to her counselling work. She holds the ACA credential, a professional counselling qualification, and has focused her practice on supporting people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, anger management, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence.

Shelley approaches therapy with the view that each person is the expert of their own story and that they already possess strengths to help navigate life’s challenges. She recognizes the courage it takes to pursue a more fulfilling and happier life and to make the first steps toward change. In sessions she aims to support and empower clients as they explore their goals, build on existing resources, and develop practical ways to move forward.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed action toward a meaningful life while learning skills to notice and make space for difficult thoughts and feelings. It is often helpful for stress, anxiety, and motivation challenges.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding how early relationship patterns influence current connection and trust. This approach supports people working through relationship difficulties, attachment issues, and intimacy-related concerns by exploring relational needs and patterns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, low mood, and anger while building coping skills and problem-solving abilities.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Shelley collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit best based on their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting interventions as therapy progresses in partnership with the client and drawing on the experience of licensed professionals and therapists.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging provides flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from home or other convenient settings, allowing sessions to fit around work, family, and daily life while maintaining a therapeutic connection and continuity of care.