Dr. Linda Dubrow-Marshall (Click here to download her most recent c.v. in a zip file) Academic and professional qualifications
- B.A. Psychology (Temple University, USA); M.A. Psychology (Temple University, USA); Ph.D. Professional-Scientific Psychology with speciality in Counselling Psychology (University of Pennsylvania, USA)
- Acccredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist, British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
- Registered Independent Counsellor/Psychotherapist, United Kingdom Register of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (UKRCP)
- Licensed Psychologist, Pennsylvania, USA
- Listed, National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology, USA
- Certification in Clinical Hypnosis and as Approved Consultant in Clinical Hypnosis, American Society of Clinical Hypnosis
- Certification in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Institute, Inc.
- Certificate of Proficiency in the Treatment of Alcohol & Other Psychoactive Substance Use Disorders, American Psychological Association
- Present posts
- Counsellor, Cardiff University, working with students and staff
- Visiting Fellow, Psychology, University of Glamorgan
- Counselling Psychologist, private practice with Valleys Integrative Psychotherapy and RETIRN (Re-entry Therapy Information and Referral Network)
- Trustee, Pontypridd Women's Aid
- Peer Reviewer, Counselling and Psychotherapy Research, British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Member, Editorial Board, Cultic Studies Review, International Cultic Studies Association
- Previous posts (selected)
- Counsellor, University of Glamorgan
- Counsellor, University of the Arts, London
- Hourly Paid Lecturer, University of Glamorgan, MSc Playwork and Therapeutic Play
- Director of Counselling, Consultant Supervising Psychologist, and Lecturer, Manor College, USA
- Psychologist, Sanctuary Unit, USA
- Assistant Clinical Director, Achievement through Counselling & Treatment, USA
- Research interests
- Psychology of undue influence and coercive persuasion (e.g. cults and extremist groups)
- Group dynamics and family systems
- Ethical psychotherapy & psychotherapy outcome
Selected recent publications and conference presentations
- Dubrow-Marshall, L. (2009). Self-care issues for ex-members, mental health professionals, and families. Annual Conference of the International Cultic Studies Association, Geneva, Switzerland.
Dubrow-Marshall, L., Jenkinson, G., & Eichel, S. (2009). Clinical issues: Working with first-generation former cultists. Annual Conference of the International Cultic Studies Association, Geneva, Switzerland.
Dubrow-Marshall, L. & Dubrow-Marshall, R. (2009) Integrative Treatment for Survivors of Abusive Groups & Relationships - Lessons from Multiple Contexts & Multi-axial Accounts. British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Annual Research Conference, Portsmouth, England
Dubrow-Marshall, L. & Dubrow-Marshall, R. (2008) The Continuum of Influence in Psychotherapy: From Therapeutic Alliance to Undue Influence. Newport Centre for Counselling Research Conference. Newport, Wales
Dubrow-Marshall, L. (2008) Dealing with 9/11 - Lessons Learned for Stress Debriefing Counselling. Dealing with Disasters Conference, co-sponsored by University of Glamorgan & Northumbria University, Cardiff
Dubrow-Marshall, L., Dubrow-Marshall, R. & Martin, P. (2008) Identifying Unethical and Harmful Group Practices and Treatment Approaches for Survivors of Harmful Groups. British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Annual Research Conference, Cardiff
Dubrow-Marshall, L. (2008) Issues for Families. Acts of the Conference Cults & Esotericism: New Challenges for Civil Societies in Europe,28.04.07, at the Handwerkskammer, Holstenwall 12, 20355, Hamburg,43-49. FECRIS (European Federation of Centres of Research & Information on Sectarianism)
Dubrow-Marshall, L. & Dubrow-Marshall, R. (2007) Interrogations and Forced Confessions in Psychotherapeutic Context: A Case Study of a Psychotherapy Cult. University of Texas at El Paso/Ohio University Conference on Interrogations and Confessions, El Paso, Texas, USA
Dubrow-Marshall, L. (2007) Issues for Therapists Working with Families Where a Loved One is Experiencing Undue Influence. International Cultic Studies Association Annual Conference, Brussels
Dubrow-Marshall, L. and Dubrow-Marshall, R. (2007) Undue Influence in Psychotherapeutic Context: A Case Study of a Psychotherapy Cult. British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy Research Conference, York
Dubrow-Marshall, R., Martin, P. Almendros, C., Dubrow-Marshall, L. & Carrobles, J. (2006) Examining Differentiated Patterns of Psychopathology in a Treatment-seeking Former Group Member Sample Compared to Samples Displaying Different Types of Psychological Distress. International Cultic Studies Association Annual Conference, Denver, Colorado, USA
Dubrow-Marshall, L. (2006, January) Emotions Related to Destructive Sect Involvement - Families of Former Cultists. FAIR (Family Action Information and Resource) News, 17.
Dubrow-Marshall, L. (2005, February) Emotions Related to Destructive Sect Involvement for Former Cultists. FAIR (Family Action Information and Resource) News, 7.
Dubrow-Marshall, L. (2003, May) The Development of Self-care Strategies in the Face of Extraordinary Stress. The Pennsylvania Psychologist, Quarterly, 15-16.
Professional affiliations
- Member, BACP, Association of Independent Practitioners, Association for University and College Counselling, Counselling Children and Young People, & Association for Counselling at Work
International Affiliate, American Psychological Association
Fellow, Pennsylvania Psychological Association
Member, American Society of Clinical Hypnosis
Member, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing International Association
Associate Member, British Association of Play Therapists
Member, Executive Advisory Board, International Cultic Studies Association
Correspondent Member, FECRIS (European Federation of Centres of Research and Information on Sectarianism