Foundational training to help you utilise psychological, evidence-based frameworks for the treatment of sexual issues.

Hi, I’m your trainer - Dr Sarah Ashton!


Sarah (she/her) is the Director and Founder of the first psychology practice dedicated to sexual health treatment – SHIPS and is the Founder and Lead Training Author of Sexual Health and Intimacy Psychological Training. Sarah is a registered psychologist (AHPRA), board approved supervisor (AHPRA), member of the Society of Australian Sexologists and has worked with clients in the sexual health field for over 15 years. She is the Coordinator for the Sexual and Mental Health Primary Health Network, and a Sessional Lecturer at RMIT University. She is a published researcher in The Journal of Sex Research, Porn Studies, Feminism & Psychology, and has written articles for The Conversation and Red Magazine. Sarah has been a guest speaker on Joy FM and ABC radio. Sarah brings a warm, down-to-earth, compassionate approach to therapy and leading her practice. She loves what she does and wants to share this important area of knowledge with emerging and established practitioners.

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Lets Talk About Non-Sexual Intimacy


Enabling vs Being Supportive in Relationships



Reframing Sex - What is Sex?



Anxious Attachment: What Can Healing in a Relationship Look Like For You?


Avoidant Attachment: What Can Healing in a Relationship Look Like For You?


Fearful/Disorganised Attachment: What Can Healing in a Relationship Look Like For You?



Factors That Can Affect Your Sex Drive


Let's Talk About Schemas




How To Share your STI Status