GIVEAWAYS
The Self-Love Challenge
FREEÂ 10 Day Challenge
It’s so easy to fall into the trap of being all things to everyone…. Everyone except YOU!!
This challenge has been designed to give you a taste of what working with me is like, and is for those who are ready to start prioritising themselves but are unsure where to start or what that would even look like!
5 STEPS TO HEAL FROM HEARTBREAK: Your Free Guide
Getting over heartbreak is more about the short term strategies for navigating the tremendous pain you experience when a relationship ends. This is different to healing, which is more about becoming well again, not just the absence of pain and suffering but feeling whole and thriving!Â
Full Courses
Identity Rebirth
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It’s so easy to fall into the trap of being all things to everyone…. Everyone except YOU!!
This challenge has been designed to give you a taste of what working with me is like, and is for those who are ready to start prioritising themselves but are unsure where to start or what that would even look like!
SASSY Program
Full Program & Digital Program available
Are you ready to heal from past relationship wounds and learn the secrets to attracting the right relationship for you?
This program is designed to not only help you to heal and reconnect to your true self, but also teach you how to bring your authentic, sexy, confident-self to dating. Why? Because this is how you will find the right guy (or gal) for you!
The Worthy Woman
Full Program & Digital Program available
My vision is to have a world where all women feel free, unrestrained and authentically themselves.
Where they go after the things in life that truly light them up, without conforming to the narrative they’ve been given about how a woman should be, or sacrificing their soul’s desires in order to gain love, acceptance, and to feel 'enough'.
Mini Courses
Identity Rebirth
SubtitleÂ
It’s so easy to fall into the trap of being all things to everyone…. Everyone except YOU!!
This challenge has been designed to give you a taste of what working with me is like, and is for those who are ready to start prioritising themselves but are unsure where to start or what that would even look like!
SASSY Program
Full Program & Digital Program available
Are you ready to heal from past relationship wounds and learn the secrets to attracting the right relationship for you?
This program is designed to not only help you to heal and reconnect to your true self, but also teach you how to bring your authentic, sexy, confident-self to dating. Why? Because this is how you will find the right guy (or gal) for you!
The Worthy Woman
Full Program & Digital Program available
My vision is to have a world where all women feel free, unrestrained and authentically themselves.
Where they go after the things in life that truly light them up, without conforming to the narrative they’ve been given about how a woman should be, or sacrificing their soul’s desires in order to gain love, acceptance, and to feel 'enough'.
RetreatsÂ
The Unleashed Goddess
A 9 month program for women ready to self-actualise and realise their full potential.
In this program we bring you back to your original state of being, and in connection with the divine woman you are. You will move forward in your journey to becoming a Wise Woman by unleashing the Goddess within.
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The Unmasked Women
No more pretending. Just the raw, magnetic, unstoppable you.
It's time to stop shrinking and start speaking; to step boldly into the woman you were born to be.
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Healing From Heartbreak
No more pretending. Just the raw, magnetic, unstoppable you.
It's time to stop shrinking and start speaking; to step boldly into the woman you were born to be.
READ MOREThe Gottman Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work Online Workshop
Two-day couples online workshop held Sunday 13 & Sunday 20th March 2022.
The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work is a workshop designed to educate couples in committed relationships on what it takes to make marriage work and what behaviours lead to divorce, based on decades of research carried out by the Gottman Institute. The workshop will not only educate couples, but also offer a range of evidence-based tools that improve friendship and connection, assist with effective communication and conflict resolution, and enhance connection through creating shared meaning and rituals.
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 Private CoachingÂ
Private  Coaching
Sometimes the support you need has to be 1:1.
While I offer a number of transformational programs, sometimes people need an approach that is tailored specifically to them.
I currently offer VIP packages that are carefully curated to suit your needs.
If you're feeling like you're ready to go all in book a free 15-minute discovery call today!
Book an AppointmentVIP Intensive
Working with couples
So you're thinking about engaging in couples work...
I can offer two options; coaching or therapy. What’s the difference?
Put simply, coaching is more future focussed, goal-oriented and focusses on skills development. Couples therapy involves taking a deeper look into the relationship; seeking to understand the history of the relationship, what each partner brings to the dynamic, understanding what has worked and what hasn’t, the strengths and the challenges, as well as setting goals, healing past hurts, and building relationship skills, in order to improve the state of the relationship.
Therapy
If you are wanting to dive deeper, you know that there are “issues” to unpack, and you require the support of a trained professional, couple’s therapy may be the thing you need... All therapist’s differ in their approach, however, I predominantly use the Gottman Method (for more info on the Gottman Institute, click here), which is based on over four (4) decades of research and evidence!! I also incorporate alternative approaches; including exploration and balancing of masculine and feminine energy (this is not based on gender), and a more philosophical take on our expectations of relationships and ways of relating to a partner. As a Clinical Psychologist, I also have a deep understanding of the unique story that each partner brings to the table and as such, I also incorporate Schema Therapy, CBT, and various other psychological “tools”.
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If this sounds like something you’re after, here are some things for you to consider when choosing to work with me;Â
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Book an Appointment
Assessment
Without fully understanding the relationship, I cannot confidently assist couples to move forwards in the right direction. Just as when you get your car repaired, if a thorough assessment isn’t done, you may find yourself wasting a lot of money on “repairs” that don’t seem to address or fix the issue.
So…. That means you need to be prepared to engage in a thorough assessment process, which includes:
 4 sessions:
- An initial joint session – we explore the story of the relationship, where it’s currently at, and where you would both like it to be
- Two (2) individual sessions – one with each of you. This allows me to get to know each of you better and to understand your unique history’s, and what you each bring to the relationship dynamic
- A joint feedback session – you are provided with feedback regarding the assessment process, including your results from the Relationship Checkup (see below for info). You are also introduced to the relationship model we use (based on the Gottman Institute’s research), and goals for therapy are identified.
Completion of the Gottman Relationship Checkup – this assessment gathers information that helps us to identify the strengths of the relationship, as well as challenges. Please provide both partner’s email addresses when booking your appointment, as you will each receive a separate email with a link inviting you to complete the assessment. A small fee (approximately $50AUD) is charged by the Gottman Institute to complete the assessment, and the results are emailed to me once you have completed the questionnaire.
Therapy
From session 5 onwards, we do the work!
What does this look like? Depending on the issue/complaint/area you would like to improve that you bring to the session, we use a range of exercises and skills that seek to:Â
- facilitate improved communication (both speaking and listening skills),
- develop skills and strategies for compromising (where necessary),
- improve friendship, and the level of respect that you each hold for one another,
- support both partners to get clearer about their goals for the relationship
- assist you to identify your own personal goals and dreams and how your partner can support you, and visa versa
- address past wounds (including infidelity/betrayal) where required
- create more joy and connection in the relationship
- improve sexual connection and intimacy
- and so much more!
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If you would like to book in, it is suggested that you do the following:
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- Book all four assessment sessions in, within a seven (7) day period if possible. This allows us to speed up the assessment process and dive into therapy, with a sense of hope and momentum.
- When you receive a confirmation email from the team at empoweredbyshannon, complete and return the forms.
- When you receive an email from the Gottman Institute, click on the link and complete the Relationship Checkup prior to your initial assessment
- Hit the Contact form if you have further questions.
Couples' Coaching
Coaching
If you are after coaching, our 7 principles workshop may be just the thing for you!
Check out information about the workshop, and sign up for the next round.
Couples Therapy
If you are wanting to dive deeper, you know that there are “issues” to unpack, and you require the support of a trained professional, couple’s therapy may be the thing you need... Â
Not sure?
You know you need some help, but you're just not sure what kind.Â
Book in a free consult to discuss your relationship needs, and I'll let you know what option suits your unique relationship.Â
About Shannon
Shannon Burgess is a Clinical Psychologist, Couple's Therapist, Relationship Coach and, Women's Coach.Â
Shannon uses her 12+ years of experience to support women on their journey of tapping into their authentic selves, connecting to what they deeply desire out of life, and shifting into a version of themselves where they feel whole and worthy.
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Ash, 23
The Worthy Woman
"It took me a couple of weeks to really get in the swing of things on the program, I tried to run away from it like I always do when it comes to working on myself because it was something I never did. But I cannot explain how grateful I am and I honestly feel like me again but a new and better version. I thought I would never recover or feel whole again. You and the program have changed my life and I just wanted to thank you so much for leading me in the right direction and being on this journey with me. I am now seeing my flaws as characteristics of what makes me and I'm accepting of all of me, I have got back out there socially and have met complete strangers that have turned into friends, my relationship is blooming again and most importantly I feel HAPPY again!!!!
Thank you thank you thank you kind heartedly"
