A woman with long brown hair and a confident expression standing outdoors among green foliage, wearing a teal blouse and jewellery. Sherri Murphy a Perth based psychologist working at Green Lion Psychology.

Sherri Murphy

Registered Psychologist

BA (Psych) (Hons 1), MPsych (Prof)

Founder of Green Lion Psychology

Choosing the right psychologist is a meaningful and personal decision.

I offer thoughtful, evidence-based support grounded in the latest research and attuned to your unique strengths, needs, and life story. My aim is to create a space where you feel respected, supported, and truly understood — a space where real transformation is possible.

I’ve worked across a variety of mental health settings, including non-government organisations (NGOs), remote community services, and settings, and private practice, gaining experience with diverse populations and presentations.

I bring a strong clinical background in alcohol and other drugs (AOD) and have a special interest in ADHD, particularly for adult women, while also working with a broad range of concerns across the life span.

Whether you're seeking clarity, practical coping tools, or deeper personal insight, I offer a holistic, client-centred approach informed by a range of evidence-based therapies.

I specialise in therapy with individuals and couples. Limited spaces are also available for children and adolescents. My practice is guided by compassion, curiosity, and a deep belief in each person’s capacity to grow — even from the most difficult of places.

Qualifications and Memberships

Bachelor of Psychology and Counselling (First Class Honours)

Master of Professional Psychology

Member of Australian Psychological Society (APS)

Member of ADHD WA

Member of Australasian Menopause Society

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

  • Unified Protocol

  • Eye Movement Desensitisation Re-experiencing Therapy (EMDR)

  • Schema Therapy

  • Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Gottman Method for Couples

  • Mentalization

  • Mindfulness

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Therapy types and models I use…

I base my approach on your individual needs

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Current Project

My Research

Unmasking Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Australian Women’s Experiences Through the Menopause Transition

As part of my Master of Applied Psychology (Clinical), I am currently undertaking a qualitative research project exploring the lived experiences of women diagnosed with ADHD in midlife. This study aims to deepen understanding around late diagnosis, the impact of hormonal transitions, and how health systems can better support neurodivergent women.

Publications

Murphy, S., Bright, S. J., & Dear, G. (2021). Could a drug‐checking service increase intention to use ecstasy at a festival? Drug and Alcohol Review, 40(6), 974-978

Murphy, S., Bright, S. J., & Dear, G. (2022). Response to ‘drug‐checking services increase the intention to use drugs in some (small) subgroups of music festival attendees’. Drug and Alcohol Review (2022). DOI: 10.1111/dar.13461

Get in touch

I’d love to hear from you. Whether you have a question, would like to book an appointment, or simply want to find out more about my services, please feel free to reach out using the form below.

I will get back to you as soon as possible — typically within 1–2 business days.