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Joanne Shipp, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 3 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGrief Coping with life changes

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Joanne Shipp offers calm, straightforward support for people feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, low self-esteem, grief or big life changes. She meets individuals where they are and helps them make sense of difficult emotions. Joanne aims to create a steady, respectful space where people can talk through what matters to them and decide what they want to change.

Joanne uses a mix of approaches that centre the person's experience. Conversations focus on understanding patterns, including past relationships and how they affect the present.

Background and approach

She also works with practical, goal-focused steps to reduce immediate distress and build coping skills. Sessions can address stress, sleeping and eating difficulties, work and career worries, and issues around identity and relationships. There is also support for people managing chronic illness, caregiving strain, body image concerns and feelings of emptiness.

Joanne can help when ADHD, depression or grief are getting in the way of daily life. She holds BACP registration, which is listed as BACP, and has three years' experience in counselling work. Sessions are usually offered by video call, with phone, live chat and text messaging also available depending on what suits the person.

Joanne’s practice is based in the United Kingdom and she works in English. Therapy is offered on either a short-term or longer-term basis with regular reviews to check progress and adjust goals. If a different specialist would better meet someone’s needs, she will help find an alternative.

Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions help

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating a warm, non-judgemental space where the person leads the conversation and their experiences guide the work. It suits people who need acceptance and a chance to explore feelings at their own pace.

Psychodynamic Therapy looks at patterns that come from past experiences and relationships to understand how they influence current habits and emotions. This approach can help when repeated relationship problems or long-standing emotional themes are causing distress.

Solution-Focused Therapy aims to identify small, practical steps that move a person toward their goals and reduce immediate stress. It is useful when someone wants short-term, action-oriented change alongside reflective work.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process and is done collaboratively. The therapist will listen to your goals, discuss what might help, and adapt methods as you go so the work fits your needs and preferences.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation without travel. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a work break. Live chat and text-based messaging suit brief check-ins, written reflection or people who prefer not to use a camera. Together these options make it easier to find a way of working that fits daily life and keeps therapy consistent.

What kinds of concerns can Joanne help with?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression and grief, along with sleep and eating issues, self-esteem and career worries. There is also focus on relationship, family and identity related difficulties and ADHD related challenges.

How would you describe Joanne's therapeutic style?

Her work combines client-centred listening with psychodynamic reflection and solution-focused steps. Conversations balance understanding past patterns with practical actions for change.

What is her background and experience?

She has three years' experience in counselling and works with a range of emotional and life concerns. Her practice blends talking therapy with goal-oriented techniques.

What credentials and location are listed?

Joanne is listed with BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.

In which languages can sessions be held?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

What is the process for starting therapy?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

Also listed

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 3 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Joanne Shipp, BACP

Background and approach

Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions help

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety