Dr Gemma Brisco

I am a clinical psychologist with over 10 years’ experience working in the NHS, private services, research and higher education settings. Since beginning my career, I have been honoured to support people from all walks of life, experiencing a wide range of emotional difficulties and neurological disorders. Alongside my role with the National Psychology Clinic, I hold a substantive post as a Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist in a specialist NHS inpatient service.

I gained my BSc (Hons) in Human Psychology from Aston University and subsequently moved to the South West to complete a Post Graduate Certificate in Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Interventions (PGCert) at the University of Exeter. I completed my professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (PsychD) at the University of Surrey.

My approach as a therapist is warm, non-judgemental and empathetic. I recognise the importance of the therapeutic relationship and I aim to nurture one of safety, compassion and acceptance, in which a sensitive understanding of a person’s reason for seeking therapy can be developed. I practice in an integrative way, adapting and drawing upon a range of therapies including Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). This enables me to individually tailor therapy to support people to build on their inner resilience, overcome their current life challenges and empower them to live a meaningful life in line with their values.