When sexual trauma occurs during childhood, it can have profound impacts on sexual, emotional and relational development.

Evidence-based, sensitive and adaptive skills are required for safe and effective psychological treatment.

Learn from industry leaders and make a difference in the lives of your clients.


CPD hours: 5

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Dr Ashton shares her insights from practice in the field so you leave with in-depth knowledge.

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Attend group supervision at the end of your training. Meet like-minded practitioners and learn from each other.

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.

Training Curriculum



  Introduction (Total listening time: 12:49)
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  Definitions (Total listening time: 7:21)
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  Prevalence (Total listening time: 2:08)
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  Impacts (Total listening time: 17:42)
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  Legal and ethical considerations (Total listening time: 6:40)
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  Assessment (Total listening time 23:01)
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  Initial stages fo treatment (Total listening time: 12:25)
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  Direct treatment for abuse (Total listening time: 34:35)
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  Treating impacts of abuse (Total listening time: 8:49)
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  Treating sexual health and intimacy impacts (Total listening time: 12:29)
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  Integration and termination (Total listening time: 5:39)
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  Practitioner care (Total listening time: 10:22)
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  Case examples (Total listening time: 11:02)
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  Conclusion (Total listenting time: 6:12)
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Suitable for:

  • Psychologists
  • Social workers
  • Counsellors
  • Nurses
  • Psychiatrists
  • Sex therapists
  • GPs
  • Students undertaking education in all of the above


Level of experience required:

  • Undertaking or completed qualifications in psychology or above disciplines
  • No experience with sexual therapy necessary


What is included:

  • Access to online training modules - unlimited time
  • Access to a 1 hour Zoom group supervision led by Dr Sarah Ashton, following completion of the course
  • Certificate of completion


Length: 

  • 3-4 hours, plus 1 hour group supervision
  • CPD hours: 5


Duration of Access: 

Unlimited. Once you sign up, you can take as long as you like to complete the course.

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