BACP

Joanne Shipp , BACP

Therapist in United Kingdom

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About Joanne

Joanne Shipp recognises that reaching out for help can feel daunting and filled with unknowns, and she validates the courage it takes to seek support. She works with people experiencing anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and other challenging emotions that affect how they feel about themselves and relate to others. Her practice focuses on a broad range of concerns including stress, relationships, family difficulties, grief, coping with life changes, LGBT issues, eating and sleeping problems, self-esteem, career challenges, ADHD and related areas such as attachment, abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, codependency and communication problems.

Joanne adopts an integrative way of working, drawing on client-centered, psychodynamic and solution-focused elements so that the work is shaped around what feels right for each person. At the heart of her approach is the therapeutic relationship - she combines empathic listening with practical steps to help clients gain clearer self-understanding and move toward change. When collaborating with clients she explores their individual world and priorities to identify goals and the most suitable way to work together.

Joanne holds the credential BACP, indicating membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and she offers sessions primarily by video call with telephone and messaging options also used. Sessions may be arranged on a short-term or longer-term basis with regular reviews to check progress.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Joanne draws on client-centered therapy, which places the client's experience at the centre and uses empathic listening and acceptance to help people explore their feelings and build self-understanding. This approach is well suited to issues like low self-esteem, relationship concerns and emotional adjustment. She also uses psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns from past relationships and underlying emotional drivers, which can help with persistent relational difficulties, attachment issues and feelings of emptiness. Solution-focused therapy is used to identify practical steps and strengths, concentrating on small achievable changes and goals that support progress with anxiety, stress and coping with life transitions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Joanne works collaboratively with clients to find the best fit based on individual needs, goals and preferences. She combines methods as appropriate and reviews the plan regularly so the work remains aligned with what the client wants to achieve.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage with therapists, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to fit sessions around work, family responsibilities and mobility needs, while also supporting continuity of care when in-person meetings are challenging. Licensed professionals can work effectively with clients through these formats to provide consistent therapeutic support and practical strategies for change.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Joanne Shipp have?

Joanne Shipp has 3 years of experience.

Is Joanne Shipp a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds these credentials: BACP. License details: .

In which languages does Joanne Shipp provide therapy?

Joanne provides therapy in English.

Where is Joanne Shipp located?

Joanne is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Joanne Shipp as my therapist?

Clients can work with Joanne through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Joanne Shipp work with international clients?

Joanne Shipp does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Joanne Shipp cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefCoping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTEating disordersSleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMoney and financial issuesSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

See below

Languages

English

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