Joanne Shipp, BACP

Joanne Shipp offers a calm, straightforward approach for people feeling overwhelmed by life changes. She welcomes conversations about stress, anxiety, low mood and self-esteem. Joanne also supports those dealing with relationship strain, grief, caring responsibilities and concerns linked to ageing and geriatric issues.

Joanne works in a way that places the person at the centre of the work. She listens first, then discusses what feels most useful to the individual. Together they set simple goals and review progress so people know whether therapy is helping.

Her practice draws on a mix of approaches to suit different needs. Client-Centred Therapy guides conversations around what matters most to the client. Psychodynamic ideas can help uncover recurring patterns from earlier life that affect current relationships. Solution-Focused Therapy is used to identify practical steps for change and build on strengths.

Joanne has three years of experience and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP. She works with adults in the United Kingdom and holds sessions mainly in the evenings during the week.

If someone is matched with Joanne, the first meeting looks at what they want from therapy and how she can help. If either person feels the pairing is not right, she will assist in finding a better fit.

How Joanne's approaches translate to online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on what matters most to the person and on being heard; online conversations follow the client's pace and priorities. Psychodynamic work looks at patterns and past influences that shape current behaviour and emotions, which can be discussed over a series of sessions to build understanding. Solution-Focused Therapy identifies small, practical steps that people can try between sessions to change day-to-day routines and feel more in control.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Joanne will discuss goals, preferences and how each way of working might fit the individual's situation. Decisions about focus and methods are made collaboratively and reviewed as progress is tracked.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into busy schedules and reducing travel time. Online appointments can make it easier to have evening sessions and allow short check-ins when needed. Please confirm the current session formats available with the service before booking so arrangements match your needs.