Psychotherapy & Counselling.

Newcastle, Tynemouth, London & Online

A warm welcome. Deciding to have therapy is an opportunity to discuss things with an experienced, skilled, non-judgmental, professional. With someone not involved in your day-to-day life. How does this work?

It works as I specialise in traditional and up-to-date effective therapeutic practices, including Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Single Session Therapy, Inner Child Healing, Relationship Therapy and Mindfulness.

Developing a unique therapeutic relationship with each client is key.

I mainly work in a psychodynamic way to help understand the origins of any current issues. I also help build coping and resilience skills to manage current feelings and emotions using a person-centred approach. If appropriate, I combine several skill sets.

We will work together using a tailored approach to develop an individualised, bespoke programme of care that is flexible yet robust enough to meet your changing needs.

Taking the first step to seek help can be daunting. I hope to make the process a little easier for you.

Call me on 07542 800689

My way of working is steady, affirming and nurturing. Warm, yet direct and occasionally challenging, I can help you ease yourself out of your comfort zone and make any changes needed to move forward.

My clients are both UK-based and international. They include individuals, couples and groups. Some are in the public eye, others not so. I offer face to face sessions and online. Therapy can be a set number of sessions – usually 6 to 16 sessions for short term work, or ongoing deeper analytical work. I also offer single session therapy.

Jacqueline Colligan, BA (Hons), MSc, Dip Couns. MBACP


Counselling & Psychotherapy

I am a qualified Counsellor and Psychotherapist, trained in London, educated to Masters Degree level, and a professionally registered member of the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy).

Originally, I worked in Behavioural Healthcare Science and Organisational Psychology as a Public Health Academic, lecturing and researching at Newcastle University Medical School and on the University of Durham MBA Programme. As a result, I have authored numerous academic papers on changing health behaviours, and have several high ranking publications in these fields of study.

My work & my specialisms


Where I’ve Worked

I have worked across several organisations including the NHS, Prison Services, Community Drug and Alcohol Services, charitable and private agencies, and at a senior level in several of the UK’s private rehab and mental health clinics.

I have also been a key member of Heal for Life over the past five years which helps clients heal from trauma and abuse. More recently, I have been featured on TV’s ‘The Woman Show’ live as an invited expert, answering questions and giving support on sexual issues and sex addiction.

Currently I offer sessional work in Tynemouth (NE30), Newcastle upon Tyne, London, and Online.

Specialisms
  • all addictions
  • anxiety disorders especially health anxiety
  • personality disorders
  • depression
  • anger
  • trauma
  • relationship therapy

I have specialist expertise in:

  • cults
  • post-cult counselling
  • dissociative disorders and
  • factitious disorders.

Training, qualifications & experience.


I have worked as a successful academic in the field of behaviour change with several high ranked publications. Practising within a humanistic and psychodynamic perspective, I am trained in group therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy and one-to-one therapy. I also have a specialist interest in behaviour change, addiction and trauma.

Educated to Masters Degree level, and I hold individual membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

● BA (Hons) 2:1 Anthropology & Epidemiology. University of Newcastle. 1983.
● MSc Behavioural Healthcare Science. University of Newcastle. 2001.
● Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy (L4). Lambeth College London. 2012 to 2015.
● DBT Training. 12 week intensive with US Trainers. 2015. UKAT Training.
● Certificate in Dealing with Distress, Self Harm and Suicidal Ideation. Carolyn Spring Training. June 2020.
● Certificate in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy. June 2020
● Addictions Therapist. Open Road, Essex. 2014 to 2015
● Addictions Therapist, DBT Therapist, Relationship Therapist. Sanctuary Lodge, Essex. 2015 to 2017
● Senior Therapist, Trauma Lead, DBT Therapist, Family & Aftercare Therapist. Promis Clinics, Kent 2017 to 2020

Connect on social media


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Contact me to arrange a consultation.

Call 07542 800689 or email me at [email protected]

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