Joanne Shipp, BACP

Joanne Shipp is a BACP registered therapist based in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She supports people navigating anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and other difficult emotions that affect how they relate to themselves and to others. Joanne works with a wide range of concerns including stress, relationships, family issues, grief, coping with life changes, LGBT matters, eating and sleeping difficulties, self-esteem, career questions, ADHD and related challenges.

Joanne practices in an integrative way, drawing on multiple methods to tailor the work to each individual. At the centre of her practice is the person in front of her - she focuses on what feels most helpful for each client and builds therapy around their needs and preferences. The therapeutic relationship is a key part of the process and she emphasizes collaboration as clients explore their experiences to gain clearer understanding and greater emotional relief.

If matched with Joanne, clients will discuss their goals and what they hope to achieve from therapy. After an initial conversation, if either party feels the match is not right or if a different kind of expertise is needed, Joanne will assist in finding a more suitable professional. Her schedule is mainly in the evenings Monday to Friday with a few open slots. Sessions are primarily delivered by video call, with telephone calls and messaging also available, offered on a short-term or long-term basis with periodic reviews. BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Joanne commonly draws on client-centered therapy, psychodynamic therapy and solution-focused therapy in her online work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental relationship where the client’s experience directs the pace and focus of sessions - it helps with issues like low self-esteem, relationship difficulties and life transitions. Psychodynamic therapy explores patterns from past relationships and unconscious themes that can influence current feelings and behaviours - it can be useful for deeper emotional issues, attachment concerns and longstanding patterns. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on practical steps and existing strengths to create change more quickly - it is often helpful for stress, specific goals and coping with immediate problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Joanne works collaboratively with each client to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, and she adapts the work as those needs evolve. Clients and the therapist decide together what feels most useful.

Online therapy with Joanne is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different lifestyles and needs. These options make it easier to attend sessions from home or work, allow for evening appointments, and support a range of communication styles so clients can choose the format that suits them best.