JOHN MARSDEN

John Marsden is a Senior Lecturer in Counselling and Psychotherapy at Edge Hill University, serving as Programme Lead for the BSc (Hons) Critical Approaches to Counselling and Psychotherapy. He holds an honorary role at Ormskirk Bereavement Service and has extensive experience as a counselor across public, private, and voluntary sectors. Marsden is a BACP-accredited senior supervisor and has served as an External Examiner for multiple institutions, including New College Durham and Sheffield Hallam. His research focuses on mental health, coping strategies, and social well-being, with notable contributions on topics like pandemic impacts, student suicide rates, and the relationship between nutrition and crime.

Research Interests: Marsden’s work spans mental health interventions, public health challenges during crises (e.g., lockdown effects on incarcerated populations), and systemic issues in education and criminal justice. He emphasizes marginalized groups’ needs, particularly students and individuals within correctional systems, advocating for evidence-based support frameworks.

Recent Research Trends: His publications analyze how societal stressors (e.g., food insecurity, pandemic restrictions) intersect with mental health outcomes, often emphasizing structural inequities. Collaborations with institutions like the Open University highlight his interdisciplinary approach to addressing systemic challenges.

External Roles & Grants: Marsden has served on validation panels for counseling programs at York St. John, the Open University, and others. While no grants are explicitly listed, his external examiner roles and research output suggest ongoing engagement with academic quality assurance and policy development.