Shelley is a Somatic Sex Therapist, drawing upon her unique blend of expertise in Psychological, Medical and Psycho-therapeutic modalities. Shelley works with individuals and couples with a diverse range of needs, her approach is warm, friendly and empathic. In her own words,"As a health professional I work on both sides of the fence, both the modern medical approach and the more authentic body oriented approaches, to empower people towards deeper levels of satisfaction and intimacy in their sexual lives"
Shelley has been working in the field of mental health for over 10 years. Her professional experience includes working with culturally diverse communities having consulted on projects for STARTTS (Service for the treatment and rehabilitation of torture and trauma survivors) one of the states leading mental health and community advocates and service providers for Refugees and Humanitarian entrants. Shelley was the C.E.O for the former Project Kidsafe Foundation (a charity committed to advocacy for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse, and community education regarding childhood sexual abuse). Shelley also served as a project manager and workshop presenter for the former project kidsafe foundation, running community education campaigns in NSW public schools funded by the NSW Department of Education. Shelley has many years of experience in private practice starting as an applied behavioural therapist, a parental consultant for children with difficult behaviours, a health counsellor and a sex therapist.
