Lisa Briffett

Counselling offers a space to be truly listened to, reflect on your life, and make changes where need be, in the company of a someone trained to tune in at depth. Many questions or problems may bring you to counselling but I have a special interest in health issues, transitions and life shifts and I welcome clients who identify along the spectrum of gender, sex and relationship diversity. I have over twenty years of experience and I work 1:1 with adults and with young people (13+) for mid to long term work.

Availability (updated February 2024): One space available - please do email me for further availability/waiting list information if you are interested in us working together.

Working in-person and via Zoom as suits each individual, which we can discuss.

My approach to therapy is integrative using:

Talking therapy from the psychodynamic model, values work from the ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) model and mindfulness/distress tolerance from the DBT (Dialectical Behavioural Therapy) model. I also offer creative work such as the use of sand and image making.

You may be feeling stuck or at a crossroads, and talking things through may help you move forward or make a decision. You may need therapy to understand your past experiences and/or manage a current situation. Maybe the way you are currently living your life is no longer serving you. 

My way of working includes looking at where your thoughts/feelings/behaviours may have come from and exploring new coping skills. 

My working life has been in the NHS and with charities: in hospice care, care of the elderly, primary schools and agencies for young people, so I have experience working over many age ranges.

I have specialist training in working with MS (Multiple Sclerosis) but have met clients with many other physical health conditions, including cancer and dementia. 

Sessions are held weekly, ideally at the same time each week to give continuity. I work mid to long term, developing a strong therapeutic relationship to form a support, as it can take time to explore our past and learn new coping strategies. 

The first session is an opportunity to see if we are a good match to work together - we will discuss your consent form and then I will invite you to explore what brings you to counselling. All sessions, including our initial session, last 50 minutes and are charged at £55. I operate a 48 hour cancellation policy. 

Appointments for counselling are available on weekdays and evenings, other than on Friday when I work with the NHS. I work from a room in Sawston, and free parking is available.

If you would like to discuss making an appointment & get information about my current availability/waiting list, then please email me at: lisa.briffett@yahoo.com and I will aim to get back to you within 24 hours during office hours. 

I am a Senior Accredited Counsellor with the BACP - to be accredited means meeting the professional body's higher standard as a 'competent, ethical and independent practitioner'.

I am a qualified Clinical Supervisor seeing individuals and small groups and have supervised over a range of agencies in health, charity and education.

I hold full indemnity insurance which covers work in the UK & worldwide.

I hold an enhanced DBS check.

I also provide academic support to those completing their accreditation process or needing help with finishing coursework linked to counselling/therapy work.

Counselling is charged at:  £55 for 50 minute session

Clinical Supervision is charged at:  £60 for 60 minute session