Jean Briscoe, BACP

Jean Briscoe is a clinical therapist and counsellor with over 20 years of experience working across the National Health Service, private practice and employee assistance programmes in the United Kingdom. She is a registered member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) - the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK - and she is licensed to practise in England. Her clinical experience includes specialist trauma work, notably supporting people following limb amputation, and working with long-term health conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis. She also assesses and supports neurodivergent presentations including ADHD and autism.

Her practice takes a broad, inclusive approach to mental health and wellbeing, addressing issues related to disability, body image, chronic illness, domestic violence, LGBTQ+ concerns, grief, anxiety and depression. She also works with relationship and family challenges, parenting difficulties, eating and intimacy-related concerns, anger, bipolar disorder and coping with life changes. Jean draws on person-centred, cognitive behavioural (CBT) and solution-focused approaches to tailor therapy to each person’s situation.

Jean is known for a straightforward, nonjudgmental style that emphasises respect, dignity and flexibility in clinical work. She aims to empower people to make positive changes by exploring underlying psychological issues at a pace that feels right for them. Prospective clients are encouraged to get in touch to discuss their needs and explore working together.

Therapeutic approaches offered remotely

Jean Briscoe draws from evidence-informed methods to meet diverse needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and experiences, offering empathic listening and support to help people explore feelings and choices. This approach is useful for issues like low self-esteem, relationship and identity concerns, and general emotional distress.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical strategies to change thoughts and behaviours. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress and coping with life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at relational patterns formed early in life and how they affect current relationships; it can be particularly helpful for attachment issues, abandonment concerns, and relationship difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jean works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as work progresses so the client feels supported and involved.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging make therapy more flexible and accessible, allowing people to connect from home, work or while travelling. Licensed professionals can offer consistent, structured support through these formats, helping clients maintain momentum and integrate therapeutic work into everyday life.