Dr Briffa believes that no two patients are the same, and this is the basis of why working with mental health is so fascinating. Good psychiatry always strives to look at or integrate the whole person, and identify possible root causes, most often a combination of possible root causes. These root causes might include, for example, stressful personal and work circumstances and relationships; adverse life experiences; the beliefs we have about ourselves and the rules we set for our lives; how we nourish our minds and bodies; our brain health; and identifying and working with neurodivergence.

Every patient benefits from an individualised approach and Dr Briffa aims to provide a path of hope for each of her patients.

Dr Briffa believes in staying abreast of the constantly evolving landscape of options to optimise mental health and neurodiversity, including self-help, patient education, occupational and social support, functional psychiatry, medical investigations, formal therapies, prescribing and de-prescribing medication and much, much more. No two patients will need the same approach.
 
Dr Briffa particularly believes in supporting her patients to strive towards achieving and retaining higher education and work, wherever possible. Work is generally good for mental health; and mental health is vital for work. Specialist psychiatric input with Dr Briffa will mean expert identification of mental health symptoms that interface with work and higher education; and a focus on possible solutions to manage them.

Dr Briffa looks forward to meeting you and welcoming you to your initial assessment.  Thereafter, she can offer case management to help you understand your progress, provide you with individualised options and collaboratively support you to try out specific interventions, when you are ready.