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Education & resourcesEurope

Bundesstelle für Sektenfragen

Austria's public information and advice service for concerns involving sects and worldviews, with free phone, video and appointment-based in-person consultations.

OnlinePhoneIn personReading
Based in
Vienna, Austria
Fees
Consultations are free
Peer supportAustralia & New Zealand

Cult Information and Family Support (CIFS)

An Australian information and support network for former members and people concerned about friends or relatives in high-demand groups.

OnlinePhoneReading
Based in
Australia
Fees
Check with provider
Education & resourcesInternational

Cult Recovery 101

A collection of cult-recovery reading, videos, and directories of therapists, consultants, and support organizations.

OnlineReading
Based in
United States; online information and provider directories
Fees
Check with provider
TherapyUnited States

Daniel Shaw

Psychotherapy and consultation focused on post-cult recovery, traumatic narcissism, and the effects of abusive relationships.

OnlineIn personReading
Based in
New York City and West Nyack, New York; Zoom visits
Fees
US$350 per 50-minute individual session; US$450 per 60-minute couples, family or group session. Clinical consultation US$350 per 50 minutes.
Education & resourcesUnited States

Empathy Paradigm

Religious-trauma education, a therapist directory, reflective tools, and training and consultation for helping professionals.

OnlineReading
Based in
Spokane, Washington; online resources and professional consultation
Fees
Professional video consultation US$50 for one hour; training and other resource prices vary. Check with provider.
Peer supportUnited Kingdom

Faith to Faithless (Humanists UK)

Humanists UK's programme offers a volunteer helpline, email support and facilitated peer support for people who have left high-control religious groups.

OnlinePhone
Based in
United Kingdom
Fees
Helpline calls are free from UK mobiles and landlines; check other activities with the provider
Education & resourcesEurope

FECRIS

A European federation publishing information and an association directory that may help visitors locate organisations working on cultic harm in their country.

OnlineReading
Based in
Marseille, France; European association network
Fees
Check with provider
CoachingUnited States

Freedom of Mind Resource Center

Steven Hassan's consulting and education service for people recovering from coercive influence and families concerned about a loved one.

OnlineReading
Based in
Massachusetts; online consultations
Fees
Check with provider
Family supportAustralia & New Zealand

Gloriavale Leavers' Support Trust

Practical and emotional support for people leaving, or considering leaving, the Gloriavale Christian Community and those helping them establish independent lives.

OnlinePhoneIn personReading
Based in
Timaru, Aotearoa New Zealand
Fees
Check with provider
TherapyUnited Kingdom

Hope Valley Counselling

Walking Free counselling, workbook resources and professional training for coercive, cultic and spiritual abuse; Gillie Jenkinson's own waiting list is currently closed.

OnlinePhoneReading
Based in
United Kingdom; online and phone services described
Fees
Check with provider
Peer supportCanada

Info-Cult / Info-Secte

A Canadian nonprofit offering information, referrals and separate online support groups for former members and families affected by controlling groups or relationships.

OnlinePhoneReading
Based in
Montréal, Québec, Canada; online support groups
Fees
Support groups are advertised as free; check other services with the provider
Education & resourcesUnited Kingdom

Inform

An educational charity answering questions about minority religions and sects through social-science research, contextual information, publications and training.

OnlinePhoneReading
Based in
King's College London, London, United Kingdom
Fees
Check with provider
Education & resourcesInternational

International Cultic Studies Association (ICSA)

Research, educational publications, events, and a service-provider directory for people affected by high-control groups and the professionals supporting them.

OnlineReadingIn person
Based in
United States; international resources and events
Fees
Check with provider
CoachingInternational

Journey Free

Religious-recovery coaching, the Release and Reclaim online group, and educational materials for rebuilding after harmful religion.

OnlinePhoneReading
Based in
Online religious-recovery support; international inquiries accepted
Fees
Release and Reclaim membership US$40 per month; reduced-rate options may be requested. Initial 20-minute consultation is complimentary; confirm coaching fees.
Education & resourcesInternational

Lalich Center on Cults and Coercion

Educational resources, survivor workshops, and professional training about cults, coercion, and recovery.

OnlineReading
Based in
United States; online resources and courses
Fees
Working with Cult Survivors clinician course US$250. Other course and workshop prices vary; check with provider.
Peer supportAustralia & New Zealand

Olive Leaf Network

A New Zealand-based volunteer network offering friendship, advocacy and connections to outside support for people questioning or leaving high-demand religious groups.

OnlinePhoneIn personReading
Based in
Aotearoa New Zealand; informal international connections
Fees
Check with provider
Family supportUnited States

People Leave Cults

Consultation, education, and peer connection for survivors and loved ones concerned about coercive groups or relationships.

OnlineIn personReading
Based in
Portland, Oregon; virtual consultations and groups
Fees
Survivor consultation from US$50 for 50 minutes; introductory loved-one consultation US$100 for 60 minutes. Confirm other fees.
TherapyUnited States

Rachel Bernstein

A private practice offering cult-recovery therapy, consultation, an online support group, and educational resources about manipulation.

OnlineIn personReading
Based in
Encino, California; in-person and remote services
Fees
US$400 for 50 minutes; US$550 for 90 minutes; support group US$50 per session. Free 10-minute initial consultation.
Peer supportInternational

Reclamation Collective

Virtual support groups, consultation, and a resource directory for people processing religious trauma, spiritual abuse, and changing beliefs.

OnlineReading
Based in
United States; virtual groups connect survivors internationally
Fees
Check with provider
Peer supportInternational

Recovering from Religion

Peer conversations, free support groups, and resources for people questioning, changing, or leaving religious beliefs.

OnlinePhoneIn personReading
Based in
United States; international phone, chat and group options
Fees
Support groups are free to attend. Check with provider for other offerings.
TherapyInternational

Secular Therapy Project

A registered-user directory for finding therapists who provide secular care, including providers offering remote appointments.

Online
Based in
Online therapist registry; eligibility depends on the individual therapist
Fees
Check with provider
Education & resourcesEurope

Sekten-Info Nordrhein-Westfalen

An Essen advice service offering free, confidential guidance about religious or ideological groups, manipulation and related family concerns, plus educational resources.

PhoneIn personReading
Based in
Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Fees
Information and advice are free; materials, copies and postage may be charged
Family supportUnited Kingdom

The Family Survival Trust

Facilitated online support and education for friends and families concerned about someone affected by a cult or exploitative group.

Online
Based in
United Kingdom; online group accepts participants from other locations
Fees
Suggested donation of £5 or more; the provider says inability to donate should not prevent attendance
Family supportEurope

UNADFI and the ADFI network

A French network offering individual guidance, local support contacts, professional referrals and help documenting experiences of abusive sectarian practices.

OnlinePhoneIn personReading
Based in
France; regional ADFI associations
Fees
Check with provider
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