Jean Briscoe, BACP

Jean Briscoe is a counsellor with BACP accreditation and more than 20 years' experience in NHS, private practice and employee assistance settings. She works with people facing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship strain and the stresses of long-term health conditions. Her manner is straightforward and respectful, aiming to support people as they weigh up options and make changes.

Her background includes significant work with trauma, limb amputation, multiple sclerosis and neurodivergence assessment for ADHD and autism. Jean also has practical experience around body image, chronic illness and caregiving stress. This range informs how she understands day-to-day struggles and the impact of physical health on mood and relationships.

In sessions she uses person-centred listening alongside cognitive behavioural and solution-focused techniques. That means conversations centre on what matters to the client, practical steps are explored, and unhelpful thinking patterns are challenged when useful. She keeps therapy at the client’s pace and focuses on realistic, achievable change.

Jean describes her style as honest, non-judgemental and flexible. She aims to treat people with dignity and to create a working plan that fits their life. Her work also covers LGBT issues, grief, eating concerns, parenting and career pressures.

People seeking help with ageing or geriatric issues will find her experience with chronic conditions and caregiving relevant. If someone wants an initial discussion, they are invited to start the process and arrange a session that suits their circumstances.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Attachment-based approaches focus on how early relationships shape current patterns. In plain terms this helps people notice how they relate to others, and it can be useful for relationship or trust issues.

Client-centred work puts the client’s priorities at the centre of sessions. The therapist listens without judgement and follows what the client brings, which helps when someone needs space to think things through and decide next steps.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. It often includes practical exercises and strategies to manage anxiety, low mood or unhelpful habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and how a method feels in practice, and then they will agree together which way of working to try first. That collaborative decision can change over time as needs evolve.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and reduce travel time. Different online setups suit different people, so please confirm the current session options before booking. Many people appreciate shorter check-ins for quick problem-solving and longer sessions when they want deeper reflection. Registered or accredited professionals can help clients shape online sessions to suit their daily life and commitments.