Jean Briscoe, BACP

Jean Briscoe is a counsellor with BACP registration and more than 20 years' experience in health and private settings. She has worked in the NHS, private practice and employee assistance programmes. Jean focuses on trauma work and has practical experience supporting people affected by limb amputation and long-term neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis.

She uses a person-centred way of working, along with cognitive behavioural techniques and solution-focused ideas. Sessions are straightforward and paced to the person's needs. Jean aims to be honest, respectful and non-judgemental in the room.

Her background includes long experience with disability, body image and chronic illness. She also has experience with neurodivergent assessments for ADHD and autism and with concerns linked to bereavement, mental health and domestic violence. Jean supports people exploring identity, relationships and intimacy-related issues.

In practice she helps people talk through anxiety, stress, anger and depression. She also works with those facing life changes, career questions or parenting strains. People who prefer clear, practical steps alongside sympathetic listening may find this approach helpful.

Jean aims to empower people to make change at their own pace. She explores the psychological issues someone brings and works collaboratively to set realistic goals. Readers who want to begin are encouraged to follow the Start Therapy steps on the site to match and schedule a session.

How Jean’s approaches translate to online work

Attachment-based work focuses on how people relate to others and themselves. It helps when relationships feel unsafe or patterns from childhood repeat in adult life and can support people dealing with trust, abandonment or attachment issues.

Client-centred therapy is built around listening and respect. The therapist follows the person’s pace and helps them find their own answers, which can be useful for worries about self-esteem, grief or life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Jean will work together with a client to decide which methods suit their goals and preferences. That might mean combining gentle listening with practical CBT techniques or using solution-focused steps for short-term aims.

If you are considering online sessions, please check which formats Jean currently offers before booking. Confirming options helps match sessions to everyday life - for example, some formats make it easier to fit a session into a busy day, others allow quieter, longer conversations, and some need less bandwidth or no camera. Online work can reduce travel time and make regular check-ins more achievable while still allowing thoughtful therapeutic conversation.