Joanne Shipp, BACP

Joanne Shipp is a United Kingdom based counsellor who offers supportive, empathetic care for people facing anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and a range of relationship and life challenges. With three years of practice, she aims to help clients explore how difficult emotions and experiences are shaping their sense of self and their relationships, working alongside them to build understanding and practical ways to feel better.

Her approach is integrative, drawing on a mix of therapeutic methods while keeping the client central to the work. Joanne uses Client-Centered, Psychodynamic and Solution-Focused ideas in ways that suit each person she sees, tailoring sessions to individual goals and preferences rather than applying a single fixed method. She emphasises the therapeutic relationship as the foundation for change and supports clients through both short-term and longer-term work with regular reviews.

Joanne is a member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects her engagement with professional standards and continuing development. Sessions are primarily offered by video call, with telephone and messaging options also available. Her schedule is mainly in the evenings Monday to Friday with some open slots, and she will discuss aims and suitability at the first meeting to ensure a good fit or to help find another practitioner if needed.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Joanne uses a combination of well established approaches to tailor therapy to each person. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client leads the conversation and the therapist reflects and supports personal insight - this approach is helpful for issues like low self-esteem, relationship difficulties and coping with life changes.

Psychodynamic Therapy explores patterns from past experiences and relationships that influence current feelings and behaviours, offering a way to understand recurring difficulties such as attachment or abandonment concerns. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on identifying practical steps and strengths to move toward specific goals, making it useful for short-term work around stress, coping and career or relationship decisions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Joanne works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, and she remains open to adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Joanne is offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and for those who prefer remote sessions. These options make it easier to attend regularly, access evening appointments and continue work from different locations while still engaging with licensed professionals and therapists committed to effective support.