Cults

I have extensive experience working with individuals, couples, groups & families.

Post – Cult Recovery Counselling

If you have been a member of a cult, group, religious, sexual or another system I offer the help and support you need to begin your recovery process. I provide expert therapeutic support via tailored post-cult counselling. Broadly – this covers organisational & institutional cult impact, religious or similar cults, well known & lesser known cults, & ritualistic abuse.

I follow the BACP approach which offers a safe and nurturing framework. For example, recovery looks closely at detaching from any harmful belief systems and building a renewed sense of self.

Within our therapeutic relationship, I can help you begin your healing journey by hearing and understanding your story. This helps you recognise how you may have been affected.

By working together, we will create a tailored, bespoke care plan to help you move forward and build a life worth living.

Call Jacqueline on 07542 800689

Initially, it may be difficult to decide whether your journey is one of being affected by a cult or controlling belief system.

Beginning your counselling journey will help you answer this question.

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.

Where I have worked, and 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 private rehab 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 do sessional work in London, Newcastle upon Tyne & Tynemouth.

Specialisms
  • all addictions
  • anxiety disorders
  • personality disorders
  • depression
  • anger
  • trauma
  • relationship counselling.

Also, 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. Sanctuary Lodge, Essex. 2015 to 2017
● Addiction Therapist. Promis, Kent 2017 to 2020

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Contact me to arrange a consultation.

Call 07542 800689 or email me at [email protected]

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