Jean Briscoe , BACP

Jean Briscoe is a counsellor with 20 years' experience working across the National Health Service, private practice and employee assistance programmes. She is a member of the British Association for Counsellors & Psychotherapists (BACP). Jean focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, grief and long-term health challenges.

She works in a straightforward, non-judgemental way. Sessions aim to be respectful and practical. Jean supports people to make changes at a pace that suits them.

Her background includes work with clients affected by limb amputation and chronic illnesses such as Multiple Sclerosis. She also has experience assessing neurodivergence and supporting people with ADHD and autism. This gives her particular insight into physical health, body image and the emotional impact of disability.

Jean uses person-centred listening alongside cognitive behavioural approaches and solution-focused techniques. That means conversations centre on the client's priorities, while also looking at patterns of thinking and small, achievable steps forward.

She has worked with matters relating to LGBTQ+ concerns, domestic violence, parenting and relationship challenges. Jean also offers help with issues such as eating concerns, low self-esteem, career stress and managing life transitions.

Her practice aims to combine honesty with warmth. People can expect clear, practical discussion about goals and ways to move toward them. Jean encourages clients to set the pace and shape the work according to their needs.

How Jean's approaches work online

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape how people connect now. Online sessions use conversations to identify patterns in close relationships and build more secure ways of relating. This can help with intimacy issues, abandonment worries and communication problems.

Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the centre of sessions. The therapist listens without judgement and follows the client's lead to clarify feelings and goals. This approach suits people who want space to talk things through and arrive at their own insights.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. In practical online work, Jean would help spot unhelpful thinking, try small behavioural experiments and teach techniques to manage anxiety or low mood.

Choosing an approach is a shared process. Jean will discuss options and adapt methods to the client's goals and preferences. The first few sessions are often used to see what feels most helpful and to agree a plan together.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a deeper connection is helpful. Phone sessions can be easier when lower bandwidth is needed or a shorter check-in fits a busy day. Live chat and text messaging suit brief reflections, ongoing support between sessions or people who prefer writing. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into work, family life and health restrictions.