Shelley Murphy, ACA
Experienced Australian therapist for relationships and anxiety
- Stress and anxiety support
- Relationship and attachment focus
- 16 years experience
About Shelley Murphy
Shelley Murphy is a credentialed Australian therapist with 16 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, anger, motivation challenges, and issues with self-esteem and confidence. She centers her work on the belief that each person is the expert of their own story and brings forward strengths that can be used to face and overcome life’s challenges. Shelley sees the first step toward change as an act of courage and offers encouragement and practical support to help clients build a more fulfilling, happier life.
Shelley uses a collaborative, strengths-based approach that emphasizes empowerment and practical tools for coping with transitions, grief, trauma, parenting strains, career pressures, and the complex dynamics of family and intimate relationships. She also works with concerns such as addiction, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and intimacy-related issues, tailoring her methods to each person’s needs. Shelley holds the ACA credential, which reflects her professional credentialing in Australia, and she draws on evidence-informed practices to help clients clarify values, develop coping skills, and strengthen relationships.
Throughout her practice Shelley aims to create a respectful, nonjudgmental environment where people can explore patterns, build resilience, and move toward meaningful change at a pace that feels right for them.
Shelley uses a collaborative, strengths-based approach that emphasizes empowerment and practical tools for coping with transitions, grief, trauma, parenting strains, career pressures, and the complex dynamics of family and intimate relationships. She also works with concerns such as addiction, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and intimacy-related issues, tailoring her methods to each person’s needs. Shelley holds the ACA credential, which reflects her professional credentialing in Australia, and she draws on evidence-informed practices to help clients clarify values, develop coping skills, and strengthen relationships.
Throughout her practice Shelley aims to create a respectful, nonjudgmental environment where people can explore patterns, build resilience, and move toward meaningful change at a pace that feels right for them.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Gottman Method Hypnotherapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Shelley Murphy have?
Shelley Murphy has 16 years of experience.
Is Shelley Murphy a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the ACA credential, which reflects professional credentialing in Australia. No additional license details are provided.
In which languages does Shelley Murphy provide therapy?
Shelley Murphy provides therapy in English.
Where is Shelley Murphy located?
Shelley Murphy is located in Australia.
How can I work with Shelley Murphy as my therapist?
You can work with Shelley Murphy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Shelley Murphy work with international clients?
Shelley Murphy does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Shelley Murphy cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care and Connection
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and learn practical ways to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking committed action toward chosen values. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, low motivation, and coping with life changes.Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns that arise from early relationship experiences and how those patterns influence current connections and emotional responses. This approach can support work on relationship challenges, abandonment concerns, codependency, and intimacy-related issues.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering concrete strategies to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and problems such as anger or addictive patterns. CBT is often used to build coping skills and problem-solving tools.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Shelley works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time as progress unfolds.
Online therapy offers flexible access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access support from home or work while building practical skills and insight.