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; 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 will listen to your story and work hard to understand your issues.  She will manage your case carefully and collaboratively with you, supporting you to understand your options and to try out specific individualised interventions, when you feel ready.  Careful attention is given to confidentiality, comfort and working at the pace of the patient.
 
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.