Before finalising my conclusions, I have summarised the main points so far in my consideration of the Linden Method.
1. I reviewed the Linden Method in 2005, and concluded that it is neither empirically grounded nor evidence based and that it was in my view far too expensive. In retrospect, I believe that I tried too hard to find positive aspects of the “method”, and I apologise to those who may have regarded my review as indicating some positive aspects of the programme. I now take the view that the balance of impact of the method is likely to be on the negative side, by which I mean that the proportion of people likely to be helped by the small number of sensible suggestions in the programme is likely to be outweighed by those who are either untouched by it or experience negative effects.
2. I considered then, and still consider now, that there are very serious problems in the message that only this method should be trusted by those who undertake it, and that they should cease to use other strategies or talk to others. In my view this can have the effect of isolating those who, in desperation, take up this programme, from those who could provide help and support. In the context of a heavily marketed commercial product I see this as toxic and isolating, whether intended or not.
3. As far as can be told from the high intensity advertising which characterises the massive web presence of the Linden Method, it has neither developed nor evolved since except in terms of additional marketing and an extended number of testimonials which now include “celebrities” and professionals whose claimed professional expertise and distinction does not measure up well to scrutiny.
4. The company and associated individuals sought to prevent dissemination of or discredit negative reviews including but not confined to my own. Some of the critiques were silly to the point of being funny. Unfortunately the humour is dissipated by the concern that the desperation of people suffering from mental health problems may be being exploited. In addition, the threat of legal action against some of those who had criticised the method has been a particularly grim and inappropriate feature.
5. If the claims of numbers of people buying this expensive package are true, then the companies involved have turned over in the region of £20,000,000
6. Worryingly, some of the surviving critiques on the web appear to indicate seriously negative psychological outcomes in those who had paid for this empirically unsupported approach to “anxiety”.
7. The Advertising Standards Authority have unambiguously ruled against the claims made by the Linden Method; Linden himself has ignored this and continued to make inappropriate claims.
8. There are a range of serious concerns about the way the Linden Method is advertised on the web. The amount of money involved can buy a very substantial web presence regardless of merit.
9. Charles Linden has, in addition to seeking to suppress reproduction of my review, repeatedly attacking it making a range of transparently incorrect claims. From this I conclude that it is too close to the mark for his comfort.
10. The linden method has sought to bolster its non-existent scientific basis by providing testimonials from a range of people who are claimed to be highly expert. It is a serious exaggeration to describe the people concerned as being any kind of leading expert.
11. The linden method advertising falsely claims that all its support staff are BPS and BACP registered and accredited, and in doing so has sought to create an air of authority which cannot be justified. Assuming that they are aware of these claims, the individuals specified are seriously morally and ethically compromised. To those reasonably informed they appear to be ill qualified in any mental health area other than the Linden Method itself.
12. The assertion that there is scientific justification for the principles of the Linden Method is risible.
13. The Linden method is claiming to have outcome data which does not meet any recognised scientific or evidence based clinical criteria.
The Linden Method is not the world’s number 1 anxiety treatment method. Not even close. This will be covered in the conclusion of this series of blogs, to follow shortly.
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Thank you do much for your voice of reason on this. I made the foolish mistake of buying the linden method. I was persuaded by the claim that it was NHS approved and that there was 24hr support by BPS BSCP staff. I know know from yourself and I’m so shocked that they are allowed to get away with this. The Lindenethod didn’t work and actually I’m still not sure what the method is – other than try not to think about being anxious, don’t talk about it , relax with his relaxation tapes and tai chi and keep yourself very busy with activities which fill your mind (develop hobbies and passions). The whole method is kept secret until you but the package- had I known the basic concepts I would not have bought it
The sad thing is really those things do help you manage some anxiety but they are so often not possible for somebody with extreme anxiety.
However it is Charles Linden’s unprofessional behaviour which concerns me greatly. I have asked questions about the method, expressed shock at some of his unprofessional comments (I was at no point ride or abusive) and as a result I have been banned from his sites and my comments removed. I asked why in a 3rd site and received a reply from Linden which I found so upsetting I immediately deleted my comments – I’m even nervous about posting here unless it is seen and I am threatened with legal action. So much for empathy for people with anxiety. As for the support offered I have had 2 replies to emails (which were supportive but not practical in terms of their advice) however since asking questions about the method itself and Lindens treatment of me on social media they are now ignoring me. I do hope you are able to take this further.