Client’s experiences and perceptions of religious and spiritual issues in psychotherapy: A meta-synthesis of qualitative studies

Clients valued therapists who were open, respectful, and able to incorporate their beliefs into treatment. This seemed to strengthen the therapeutic alliance. Some clients may view psychotherapy as a complement to their R/S practices, which could influence their perceptions and expectations of therapy. The main limitations were the small number of studies included, the restriction to English-language articles and secular settings, and the underrepresentation of non-Western/non-Christian cultures.