Therapy without faith: Muslim clients' experience of religious exclusion and minimisation in therapy

These findings highlight the need for therapists to actively explore and integrate clients' religious worldviews, and for services to consider culturally responsive practices. The findings also suggest a need for enhanced cultural competence training and systemic changes to improve the therapeutic experience for Muslim clients. This study offers insight for developing more inclusive and effective mental health practices as well as implications for clinical practice.

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Psychology and Psychotherapy Theory Research and Practice
Published
2025-10-24
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https://doi.org/10.1111/papt.70019
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1
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Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology
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Therapy without faith: Muslim clients' experience of religious exclusion and minimisation in therapy

Paul Chadwick, Rashedul Islam
1 citations
Psychology and Psychotherapy Theory Research and Practice
Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology
2.17
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Therapy without faith: Muslim clients' experience of religious exclusion and minimisation in therapy

Paul Chadwick, Rashedul Islam
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Abstract

These findings highlight the need for therapists to actively explore and integrate clients' religious worldviews, and for services to consider culturally responsive practices. The findings also suggest a need for enhanced cultural competence training and systemic changes to improve the therapeutic experience for Muslim clients. This study offers insight for developing more inclusive and effective mental health practices as well as implications for clinical practice.

Psychology and Psychotherapy Theory Research and PracticeVol. 99(1)
Bath College (GB), University of Bath (GB)
Openalex Percentile: Top 10%
Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology
2.17
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