Therapist
Jean Briscoe
BACP
Experienced counsellor for trauma and disability
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- Person-centred care
- Practical CBT tools
- Respectful and direct
About Jean
Jean Briscoe is a counsellor with twenty years' experience working in the NHS, private practice and employee assistance services. She is a member of the British Association for Counsellors & Psychotherapists - BACP. Jean focuses on trauma, disability and chronic health conditions and offers a straightforward, respectful approach to people who are worried and looking for change.
Jean works in a person-centred way and combines that with practical techniques drawn from cognitive behavioural therapy and solution-focused work. Sessions are calm and direct. She listens for what matters to each client and helps them set small, achievable steps.
Her practice covers a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, grief, anger and depression. She also supports people facing issues around body image, long-term illness, amputation, multiple sclerosis, neurodivergence such as ADHD and autism, and LGBTQ+ matters. She helps people think through relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strains, career worries and coping with life changes.
Jean describes her style as honest and non-judgemental. She aims to treat people with respect and dignity and to work at a pace that feels right for them. The focus is on understanding the underlying problems and building practical ways to manage day-to-day life.
If someone wants to begin, Jean asks them to complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange sessions according to availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Jean works in a person-centred way and combines that with practical techniques drawn from cognitive behavioural therapy and solution-focused work. Sessions are calm and direct. She listens for what matters to each client and helps them set small, achievable steps.
Her practice covers a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, grief, anger and depression. She also supports people facing issues around body image, long-term illness, amputation, multiple sclerosis, neurodivergence such as ADHD and autism, and LGBTQ+ matters. She helps people think through relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strains, career worries and coping with life changes.
Jean describes her style as honest and non-judgemental. She aims to treat people with respect and dignity and to work at a pace that feels right for them. The focus is on understanding the underlying problems and building practical ways to manage day-to-day life.
If someone wants to begin, Jean asks them to complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange sessions according to availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current feelings and interactions. Online sessions using attachment ideas often help people notice patterns in close relationships and practise new ways of responding to conflict or withdrawal.Client-Centred Therapy puts the person’s experience at the centre. In practice this means the counsellor offers attentive listening, reflection and acceptance so the client can describe what matters and find their own solutions.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It gives practical tools such as simple thought records or behavioural experiments to try between sessions to reduce anxiety or lift mood.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, needs and preferences and decide together which methods to use. That collaborative step aims to make therapy feel relevant and doable.
For practicalities, the biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm what kinds of online sessions are offered before you book. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find tasks from CBT or reflective exercises from attachment work are straightforward to do between remote sessions, helping progress to continue outside the meeting time.
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Jean help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, depression and related issues such as body image, chronic illness and disability.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is person-centred, honest and non-judgemental, combining listening with practical steps from cognitive behavioural and solution-focused approaches.
What background does she bring to sessions?
Jean has 20 years' experience working in the NHS, private practice and employee assistance settings, with a focus on trauma and disability.
What professional credentials does she hold?
She is a member of the British Association for Counsellors & Psychotherapists, shown as BACP.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Jean?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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