Joanne Shipp, BACP

Joanne Shipp is a United Kingdom based therapist who supports people facing anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and a range of life stresses. With three years of clinical experience, she aims to create a calm, collaborative space where clients can explore their feelings and relationships and develop clearer self-understanding. Joanne works with issues such as stress, relationship and family difficulties, grief, coping with life changes, LGBT concerns, eating and sleeping problems, self-esteem, career worries, ADHD and other challenges that affect day to day functioning.

Her practice is informed by an integrative stance that draws on different therapeutic methods while keeping the client and their preferences at the centre of the work. Joanne emphasises the value of the therapeutic relationship as much as the techniques used, and she partners with clients to identify what will best support their goals. She holds BACP membership - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects professional affiliation with a recognised UK counselling body.

If matched with Joanne, people will discuss their aims for therapy and agree how she can help. If either person feels the match or level of expertise is not right after the initial conversation, Joanne will assist in finding a more suitable therapist. Her schedule is mainly in the evenings Monday to Friday with a limited number of open slots. Sessions are primarily offered by video call, and telephone calls and messaging are also available. Joanne offers both short term and longer term therapy with regular reviews to check progress.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Joanne often draws on client-centered therapy, psychodynamic therapy and solution-focused therapy to tailor work to each person. Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding the client from their own point of view, offering empathy and support so people can explore feelings and build self-trust - this approach is useful for issues like low self-esteem, relationship problems and life transitions.

Psychodynamic therapy explores patterns from past relationships and early experience that can influence present behaviour and emotions, helping people gain insight into recurring difficulties such as attachment problems, abandonment worries and family conflict. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on practical steps and small changes that move a person toward their goals, making it especially helpful for stress, coping with life changes and short-term objectives.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Joanne works collaboratively with each person to identify what fits best based on their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as therapy progresses. Registered professionals will often combine methods to match individual circumstances.

Online therapy in Joanne's practice is delivered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, which gives flexibility for people with busy schedules or mobility constraints. These options make it easier to attend sessions from home or work and to maintain continuity of care when life becomes hectic, supporting consistent progress over time.