Sexual Health and Intimacy Training Community

SHIPS training integrates sex research, evidence-based, trauma informed modalities and our clinical experience to guide your skills development.

A SHIPS community membership is an annual subscription, that includes access to:

All current and newly released SHIPS training courses (total content value $3,350+).
Monthly group supervision sessions with Dr Sarah Ashton & fellow community members.
SHIPS community newsletter with therapy tips and resources.
30% off all SHIPS events.

All current & future training included

Part 1 Introduction: A Psychological Approach to Sex Therapy

Learn foundational skills and theories

Dr Sarah Ashton, PhD

$220

Part 2 Introduction: Therapy Foundational Skills

Dr Sarah Ashton, PhD

$175

Responding to Sexual Assault Disclosures

Learn how to respond to a first disclosure

Dr Sarah Ashton, PhD

$175

Inclusive Language for Healthcare

Dr Sarah Ashton, PhD

$40

Psychological Treatment for Pornography Addiction

Dr Sarah Ashton, PhD

$220

Psychological Treatment for Erectile Dysfunction

What you need to know about assessment and treatment

Dr Sarah Ashton, PhD

$220

Psychological Treatment for Dyspareunia

Evidence-based frameworks for sexual pain treatment

Dr Sarah Ashton, PhD

$220

Treatment for Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse

Trauma-informed assessment and treatment

Dr Sarah Ashton, PhD

$220

Kink & BDSM Inclusive Treatment

Research and psychology frameworks

Dr Sarah Ashton, PhD

$220

Embracing Countertransference in Sex Therapy

Dr Sarah Ashton, PhD

$220

Part 1: Attachment Trauma and Sexual Behaviour

Dr Sarah Ashton, PhD

$220

Part 2: Healing Attachment Trauma

Evidence-based, comprehensive treatment

Dr Sarah Ashton, PhD

$220

Treatment Ruptures & BPD Borderline Personality Disorder

Learn how to respond to different types of therapeutic ruptures

Dr Sarah Ashton, PhD

$175

Trauma & Sexuality Therapy

Dr Sarah Ashton, PhD

$175

Sex Work Inclusive Psychological Practice

Dr Sarah Ashton, PhD

$150

Psychological Treatment for Anorgasmia

Dr Sarah Ashton, PhD

$175

Working Inclusively with Non-Monogamous Clients

Javiera Dastres

$220

Narcissism & Sexuality

Dr Sarah Ashton, PhD

$175

Part 1: Assessment of Paraphilic Disorders

Dr Sarah Ashton, PhD

$175

Part 2: Formulation & Treatment for Paraphilic Disorders

Dr Sarah Ashton

$175

Sensate Focus Therapy

Dr Sarah Ashton

$175

Choose a Pricing Option

All pricing options include:

- Access to all current and newly released SHIPS training courses (total content value $3,350+).
- Monthly group supervision sessions with Dr Sarah Ashton & fellow community members.
- SHIPS community newsletter with therapy tips and resources.
- 30% off all SHIPS events.

$990/year

Professional

Billed in full at the time of purchase.
Renewed annually.

This is a subscription product billed on a yearly basis until you cancel. Cancel anytime from the account management page.

$82.50/month

Professional Payment Plan

12 payments of $82.50/month ($990).
Renewed annually.

This is a subscription product billed on a monthly basis until you cancel. Cancel anytime from the account management page.

$75/month

Student/Financial& Social Hardship Payment Plan

12 payments of $75/month ($900).
Renewed annually.

This is a subscription product billed on a monthly basis until you cancel. Cancel anytime from the account management page.

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.

Hi! I'm Your Trainer, Javiera Dastres

Javiera (she/her) is a psychologist and Board-approved supervisor, and she is a Senior Psychologist at SHIPS. She is sex positive, LGBTIQA+ inclusive, kink-friendly, sex work positive, neurodiversity affirming, and welcoming of all relationship structures.

Javiera has a wealth of experience working across correctional, community and private practice settings, and she has completed a Master of Science in Medicine (Sexual and Reproductive Health) in Psychosexual Therapy. Non-monogamy has always been an interest and passion for Javiera, and she has developed publicly available resources to help people better understand and approach non-monogamy.

Javiera is passionate about supporting allied health professionals in creating psychologically safe spaces for their clients, especially for clients who experience stigma and marginalisation due to their relationship structures. Javiera values and appreciates the vulnerability required to reflect on and address internalised biases, and she has seen the benefits of when clients are shown a new experience of acceptance and connection by their practitioners.

FAQs

FAQs:

Can I cancel a payment plan before the full amount is paid/when I no longer need the membership?

A payment plan is a 12 month commitment. If you choose the payment plan option, you are required to pay the entire cost of the membership in monthly installments. If you cancel your membership before the full amount is paid, your credit card will be charged the remaining amount. You will continue to have access to the training for the remainder of the 12 month period.

What happens at the end of my 12 month membership?

Your subscription will automatically renew, unless you indicate that you would like to cancel it. Instructions on how to cancel.

Do I still have access to the training courses and group supervision if I cancel my membership after 12 months?

No, you must have an active membership to access the training courses and attend group supervision.