- Person centred
- Evening sessions
- Video and phone
About Joanne
Joanne Shipp is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. She also supports clients dealing with relationship strains, grief, life changes and issues around eating, sleep and career. Joanne mentions codependency among her focus areas and aims to explore what feels most helpful for each person.
Joanne uses a person-centred way of working that puts the client's experience first. She describes counselling as a joint process where the relationship matters as much as the work. Sessions are described as opportunities to talk through feelings and to build clearer self-understanding.
Her approach draws on several methods rather than a single technique. Joanne integrates Client-Centred Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy, tailoring conversations to what the client needs. She emphasises practical steps as well as looking at patterns that might be causing pain.
Joanne works mainly in the evenings from Monday to Friday. She usually offers video calls, and also lists telephone calls and messaging as options. Sessions can be short term or longer term, with regular reviews to check progress and fit.
Joanne holds BACP registration, which is listed as her credential. If after an initial conversation either person feels the match is not right, she will help find a more suitable counsellor. To start with her, clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions.
How Joanne’s approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy places the client's experience at the heart of each session. The counsellor listens with empathy and follows what matters most to the person, which can help with low self-esteem, anxiety and decision-making.Psychodynamic Therapy looks at patterns and past influences that shape current feelings and relationships. It can be useful for clients who want to understand repeating difficulties such as attachment or codependency concerns.
Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and immediate goals. It is helpful when someone wants to identify clear actions to manage stress, sleep or day-to-day coping.
Joanne aims to work collaboratively to find the best approach for each person. She will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs in early sessions and adapt the mix of methods as therapy progresses.
Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, especially with evening hours. They can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins and offer options like telephone or messaging when that suits a client better. Confirm the specific session formats available before booking so arrangements match your needs and schedule.
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Joanne commonly help with?
Joanne works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression, and she supports people with relationship issues, grief and coping with life changes. She also lists areas such as eating and sleeping problems, career worries, ADHD and codependency.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her core style is person-centred, focusing on the client's experience and what feels right for them. She combines this with psychodynamic ideas about patterns and solution-focused work to set practical steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working as a counsellor with a range of concerns and presentations.
What credential does she hold and where does she practise?
Joanne is listed with BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently taking international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The profile states that sessions are primarily video calls, with telephone calls and messaging also mentioned; confirm the current options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Joanne?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.