Shelley Murphy, ACA

Shelley Murphy is an Australian counsellor credentialed with ACA who brings 16 years of professional experience to her practice. She works with adults facing stress and anxiety, relationship concerns, anger management, low motivation, self-esteem difficulties and confidence challenges, offering practical support that is grounded in respect for each person’s strengths and story.

Shelley approaches therapy from the view that people are the experts of their own lives and that they already hold resources to navigate change. Her role is to support and empower clients as they take courageous steps toward a more fulfilling and balanced life, offering guidance, encouragement and evidence-informed techniques to help them move forward.

Clients can expect a collaborative relationship focused on understanding what matters most to them, clarifying goals and building sustainable coping skills. Shelley aims to create a respectful, non-judgemental environment where clients can explore challenges and develop practical strategies for managing difficult emotions and improving relationships.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then commit to actions that align with their values; it is useful for anxiety, stress and motivation challenges. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of relating that develop from early relationships and explores how these patterns affect current connections and intimacy; it can help with relationship difficulties, attachment issues and abandonment concerns. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises a respectful, non-judgemental relationship where the counsellor listens deeply and supports clients to find their own solutions, which can be especially helpful for self-esteem, confidence and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Shelley Murphy works collaboratively with clients to identify what best fits their needs, goals and preferences. Where appropriate, she will recommend consultation or referral to other appropriately qualified or registered professionals to ensure the best support.

Online therapy with Shelley is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit around work, family and other commitments. These options make it easier to access consistent support from home or work and to continue therapy when life changes occur.