Want to have it all?


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.

Meet your trainers

Dr Sarah Ashton

Sarah (she/her) is the Director and Founder of the first psychology practice dedicated to sexual health treatment – SHIPS, a registered psychologist (AHPRA), board approved supervisor (AHPRA), member of the Society of Australian Sexologists. She is the Coordinator for the Sexual and Mental Health Primary Health Network, and a Sessional Lecturer at Deakin and RMIT University.


Javiera Dastres

Javiera (she/her) is a psychologist and Board-approved supervisor, and she is a Senior Psychologist at SHIPS. She has completed a Master of Science in Medicine (Sexual and Reproductive Health) in Psychosexual Therapy. She is sex positive, LGBTIQA+ inclusive, kink-friendly, sex work positive, neurodiversity affirming, and welcoming of all relationship structures.


Annelil Desille

Annelil Desille (She/They) is an Autistic ADHD Clinical Psychologist, and Director of Neurokinnection. Lil utilises lived experience and integrates evidence-based practice to work with Autistic and ADHD individuals. Her passions include neurodivergence, attachment systems, intimacy, relationships and all things sex! 

Kai Schweizer

Kai Schweizer (he/they) brings a deeply personal and academic passion to understanding the intersection of gender diversity and eating disorders. As a trans individual and AuDHDer, Kai imbues his research with a lived experience that enriches his PhD work at the University of Western Australia and Telethon Kids Institute. His commitment extends as a Research Affiliate at the Inside Out Institute for Eating Disorders at the University of Sydney, where he concentrates on enhancing treatment modalities for trans and gender diverse persons.


Monthly, online, group supervision



The community membership gives your access to 1 hour group supervision online per month. You can use the opportunity to discuss how the content of our the course applies to clients, ask questions about course content and network with other professionals.

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.




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.


Interested in a group membership for your practice or workplace?
Contact [email protected] for details.


Community membership gives you Get 30% off SHIPS events! Here are our past events

How to Start your Career in Psychology & Sex Therapy 5.0

Thursday, April 27th, 2023

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

How to Talk About Sex with your Clients: Treatment, Assessment & Case Formulation for Sexual Issues

Saturday, November 5, 2022

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM


How to Start your Career in Psychology & Sex Therapy 4.0

Thursday, June 16, 2022

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM


Sex-work Inclusive Psychological Practice (Online)

Thursday, May 26, 2022

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM


Humanise My Holes: Redefining a Healthy Relationship with Sex

Sunday, January 30, 2022

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM


Sex-work during the Pandemic: How work has changed and how to look after your wellbeing

Thursday, October 14, 2021

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM


Re-scripting Sexual Identity

Friday, September 17, 2021

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM


Why does having sex with people who are bad for us feel so good?

Saturday, June 12, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM


Solo Sexual Pleasure in a Relationship

Thursday, March 11, 2021

1:00 PM  2:00 PM


How to Start your Career in Psychology & Sex Therapy 3.0

Tuesday, February 23, 2021

6:30 PM  7:30 PM


How to Start your Career in Psychology & Sex Therapy 2.0

Monday, November 16, 2020

6:30 PM  7:30 PM


How to Start your Career in Psychology & Sex Therapy

Tuesday, September 8, 2020

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM


How to Have Better Conversations about Sex

Saturday, August 31, 2019

10:00 AM - 12:30 PM


Mindfullness & Sexual Pleasure: A Discussion Based Workshop

Tuesday, June 11, 2019

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM



Check out our blogs & resources

SHIPS blogs are authored by our psychologists and are written about topics we discuss with our clients in therapy.
They can be helpful resources for practitioners and clients.


Blogs



Resources



RELATED BLOGS FOR STUDENTS AND PRACTITIONERS

Reasons Why Someone Might Not Report Sexual Assault



Reasons Why Misogyny Can Increase Sexual Pain (Dyspareunia)


What You Need To Know About Porn



How to Support a Partner with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)



Lets Talk About Schemas



Factors That Can Affect Your Sex Drive


The Ethics & Ways of Telling Someone That You're Non-Monogamous



Lets Talk About Non-Sexual Emotional & Physical Intimacy


Reframing Sex. What is Sex?