Jean Briscoe, BACP

Jean Briscoe is a counsellor with 20 years' experience working across the NHS, private practice and employee assistance programmes. She is a member of the British Association for Counsellors & Psychotherapists (BACP) and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and major life changes. Her style is direct and respectful, and she aims to support people to make positive changes at a pace that suits them.

She works with a broad range of issues including grief, anger, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, eating and body image problems, parenting stress, career worries and the challenges of ageing or chronic illness. The bio also highlights experience with neurodivergent assessments for ADHD and autism, amputations, multiple sclerosis and disability-related concerns.

Jean commonly uses client-centred methods alongside cognitive behavioural therapy and solution-focused work. She combines practical strategies with conversations that look at how past attachment and relationship patterns affect present life. Sessions are run in a straightforward, non-judgemental way that keeps the person’s goals at the centre.

Her approach emphasises clear, honest communication. She seeks to create a space where people can talk through difficult emotions and try small changes between meetings. The aim is to help clients gain more control over daily life and cope better with complex situations.

If someone wants to begin, Jean asks them to use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling according to her availability.

Approaches that guide online conversations

Jean draws on client-centred work that focuses on the person’s experience and what matters most to them. This approach means the therapist listens carefully and follows the client’s pace, helping people feel heard and understood.

She also uses cognitive behavioural therapy, which looks at how thoughts and behaviours keep problems going and introduces practical steps people can try between sessions. CBT can help with anxiety, low mood and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Jean will discuss goals, preferences and what feels helpful, then adapt methods so they fit the person’s needs. This is a collaborative process where the choice of techniques can change over time.

Practical benefits of online work can include fitting sessions around busy schedules and avoiding travel time. If you are considering online therapy, please confirm available session formats before booking since the biography does not specify the options offered. Many people find remote sessions make it easier to keep regular appointments and to try short check-ins when life is hectic.