Dr. Linda Dubrow-Marshall
 
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)
  • Accredited Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
  • 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
  • Visiting Fellow, Psychology, University of Glamorgan
  • Hourly Paid Lecturer, University of Glamorgan, MSc Playwork and Therapeutic Play
  • 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
  • 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. & Durow-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., Eisenberg, R., & Eisenberg, S. (2008) The Continuum of Influence in Addictions Treatment: From Therapeutic Alliance to Undue Influence. International Cultic Studies Association Annual Conference, Philadelphia, USA

Dubrow-Marshall, L. & Eisenberg, R. (2008) Workshop for Mental Health Professionals - Clinical Issues: Working With Families. International Cultic Studies Association Annual Conference, Philadelphia, USA

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, British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
  • Member, Association of Independent Practitioners
  • Member, Association for University and College Counselling
  • Member, Counselling Children and Young People

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