Jacqueline Alden

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BSc.(Hons), Adv Dip, Dip Group Analysis, MBACP Accred, MBPsS
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location_on Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1
Accepting new clients
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About me

People often don't know what to expect when they think about coming to see a counsellor, but most discover that being allowed to talk through the things that are troubling them within a safe and supportive environment with a skilled listener can have far-reaching effects on their lives and the lives of those close to them. 

Facilitating people to find their way out of difficulties and emotional pain, to a deeper understanding of themselves and others and to find meaning in their lives once more or perhaps for the first time are some of the benefits of the therapy I offer. 

I trained as a psychodynamic counsellor and where necessary I will encourage an understanding of current difficulties in light of earlier experiences, which may also need to be worked through therapeutically. Therapy is a collaborative exploration and a process which evolves through the therapist and client working together to enable true healing, insight, growth and transformation. Where appropriate, I also refer to other therapeutic models, particularly compassion-focused and cognitive therapy. I am also a qualified and experienced group-therapist.

I work with a broad range of issues as listed below, but in therapy tend to think about the whole person and their life experiences and so am more likely to understand specific issues as one aspect of a much broader context.

I am currently offering zoom appointments only and offer brief and longer-term counselling. I provide a safe, non-judgemental and empathic environment whereby we can look together at the circumstances that have brought you to seek professional help.

Training, qualifications & experience

I hold a Certificate of Higher Education in Counselling and an Advanced Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling from the University of Cambridge. This training was accredited by the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I am a registered, accredited member of BACP (MBACP Accred.) and a graduate member of the British Psychological Society (MBPsS).

I hold a certificate and diploma in Group Therapy from the Institute of Group Analysis and have experience facilitating bereavement, assertiveness, anxiety, self-compassion and workplace mediation groups/workshops.

I have over 15 years of experience as a psychotherapist/counsellor in various settings, including charities, Employer Assistance Programmes, within the Student Counselling Service at Cambridge University and in Private Practice.

Member organisations

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BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.

Accredited register membership

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

Fees

£55.00 per session
Free initial online session

Concessions offered for

  • check_circle Low income
  • check_circle OAPs
  • check_circle Students
  • check_circle Trainee counsellors
  • check_circle Unemployed

Health Insurance/EAP

  • check_circle Aviva
  • check_circle Axa Health
  • check_circle BUPA
  • check_circle Health Assured
  • check_circle Saga
  • check_circle Vitality

When I work

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My hours of work are between 8am and 9pm Monday-Wednesday and 8am-3pm Thursday and Friday.

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1

Type of session

Online

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Groups
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

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Online platforms

Zoom
Jacqueline Alden
Jacqueline Alden