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Mental Health the modern way
Meet the founder of The Mental Health Store - Monique Shipp, a clinical psychologist, with an extensive background in clinical psychology and organisational behaviour.
Monique Shipp had spent years as a dedicated clinical psychologist, guiding clients through therapy sessions and helping them uncover strategies for managing their emotions, thoughts, and behaviours. But she noticed a recurring challenge—while clients gained valuable insights in therapy, many struggled to translate those lessons into their daily lives.
Week after week, Monique would hear clients say, “I understood everything we talked about in session, but once I got home, I struggled to apply it.” Or, “I wish I had something to remind me what to do when I’m feeling overwhelmed.”
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That’s when inspiration struck. Therapy provided the foundation, but what if there were tools to bridge the gap between sessions? Monique envisioned The Mental Health Store— a space where clients could use Mental Health Products tailored to reinforce therapy strategies—something tangible to support their journey beyond the therapy room.
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With that vision, she founded The Mental Health Store Pty Ltd, designed to empower individuals with custom made mental health products that made therapeutic strategies more accessible and practical. Each product is thoughtfully designed to help people navigate real-life challenges with confidence.
Meet the founder
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Mental Health the modern way
Meet the founder of The Mental Health Store - Monique Shipp, a clinical psychologist, with an extensive background in clinical psychology and organisational behaviour.
Monique Shipp had spent years as a dedicated clinical psychologist, guiding clients through therapy sessions and helping them uncover strategies for managing their emotions, thoughts, and behaviours. But she noticed a recurring challenge—while clients gained valuable insights in therapy, many struggled to translate those lessons into their daily lives.
Week after week, Monique would hear clients say, “I understood everything we talked about in session, but once I got home, I struggled to apply it.” Or, “I wish I had something to remind me what to do when I’m feeling overwhelmed.”
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That’s when inspiration struck. Therapy provided the foundation, but what if there were tools to bridge the gap between sessions? Monique envisioned The Mental Health Store— a space where clients could use Mental Health Products tailored to reinforce therapy strategies—something tangible to support their journey beyond the therapy room.
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With that vision, she founded The Mental Health Store Pty Ltd, designed to empower individuals with custom made mental health products that made therapeutic strategies more accessible and practical. Each product is thoughtfully designed to help people navigate real-life challenges with confidence.
Custom made Mental Health Products — are deeply rooted in psychological theory, particularly Object Relations Theory, developed by Dr. Donald Winnicott.
Dr. Winnicott’s theory emphasises the importance of transitional objects—physical items that help individuals process emotions, develop independence, and bridge experiences between internal and external realities. He observed that children use comfort objects, such as blankets or teddy bears, to navigate feelings of security and autonomy. This idea extends into adulthood, where tangible items can serve as psychological anchors to reinforce emotional regulation and learned behaviors outside of the therapy room.
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The Mental Health Store applies Object Relations Theory to mental health products, understanding that just as a child uses a security object to manage separation anxiety, adults can use therapeutic tools to maintain continuity between therapy sessions and real life. Journals, guided workbooks, flashcards, and mindfulness kits act as transitional tools—reminders of therapeutic strategies that help individuals regulate emotions, build resilience, and integrate new coping mechanisms into their daily routines.
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By grounding her products in Winnicott’s framework, Monique ensured that they were not just helpful, but psychologically effective. Each product serves as a bridge, helping clients internalise therapy principles and feel supported even when they are not in session. This approach makes therapy more practical and sustainable, reinforcing growth and healing in a tangible way.
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At The Mental Health Store we help people grow in mental health awareness which is just as crucial as therapy itself, we expanded the store’s offerings to include workshops, courses, group therapy, and training programs. These resources provide individuals, families, and even professionals with the tools to deepen their understanding of mental well-being, breaking the stigma and fostering lasting change.
Monique has bridged the gap —between therapy to everyday life in a way that makes healing not just possible, but sustainable.
And with every mental health product, course, and session, our mission is to be your partner in Mental Health: Therapy, Products, and Knowledge.
Monique Shipp
Monique is a Clinical Psychologist who works collaboratively with clients to deeply understand their needs and empowers them toward change.
Monique provides holistic assessment, diagnosis, and treatment to clients across the lifespan. She applies the scientific method to client concerns with an empathic, relational, and therapeutic psychodynamic approach. She primarily treats adults with symptoms of ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Job Related Stress, Autism, Relationship Difficulties, and Eating Disorders. She also treats Selective Mutism, Anxiety Disorders, and Autism Spectrum Disorder in children and adolescents.
Monique has over 8 years of experience working with people in a variety of Clinical, Forensic, and Organisational settings. Within organisations Monique has developed and implemented evidence-based interventions to address employee stress. She has tutored in the Discipline of Psychological Sciences at multiple NSW based Universities and received combined clinical and forensic training in assessment and report writing for the Children’s Court Clinic and Administrative Appeals Tribunal.
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Monique is registered for Medicare, so if you wish to continue sessions beyond Uprise with a Mental Health Care Plan through your GP, you will be invited to join her private practice at The Mental Health Store PTY LTD Telehealth Clinic (e.g., Phone and Zoom). Medicare Provider Number: 6501032H
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Monique has full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (Registration Number: PSY0002273006). Monique is also an active member of the Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA) and is the Early Career Representative for the ACPA NSW Section.
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Schedule a consultation with Monique Shipp today by heading to the contact page and sending an enquiry.