Jean Briscoe, BACP

Jean Briscoe is a counsellor with more than 20 years of experience in the United Kingdom. She is a member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists - BACP. Jean's work draws on person-centred, cognitive behavioural and solution-focused ways of working to help people manage stress, anxiety, grief and relationship or intimacy-related concerns.

She has worked across the National Health Service, private practice and employee assistance programmes. That background informs her practice with people affected by long-term health conditions, disability, body image concerns and the emotional impact of bereavement or major life change. She also practices with clients who identify as LGBT and with those coping with trauma and abuse.

Jean describes her approach as honest and non-judgemental. Sessions aim to give people time to talk, to identify what matters most and to try new ways of coping. She emphasises respect, dignity and working at the client’s own pace.

In practice Jean uses techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy to look at patterns of thinking and behaviour. She also draws on attachment ideas to understand relationship patterns, and on solution-focused strategies to set small, practical goals. The priority is helping people make manageable changes that fit with their daily life.

If someone is unsure what to expect, Jean asks them about their goals and moves forward step by step. She encourages people to take the next step when they feel ready and to use the Start Therapy button to begin the matching process.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current ways of connecting. It helps when patterns of trust, anger or distance affect close relationships and intimacy. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and creating a space where people can make their own choices; it suits those who want a supportive place to work through difficult feelings.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss a person’s goals, preferences and life situation and recommend ways of working that fit. That choice is reviewed over time so the approach stays practical and relevant.

For practical details about online sessions, please confirm available formats before booking as the biography does not specify them. Many people find online therapy helps fit sessions around work and family life, reduces travel time and makes it easier to keep regular appointments. Others prefer a shorter phone check-in when video is difficult, or conversational video sessions when visual contact matters. The emphasis is on making therapy manageable and useful within everyday routines.