Overview

The Art of Reflective Practice in Intercultural Group Therapy’ proposes a relational, practice-based, and ethically reflective model for working with culturally diverse groups in therapeutic settings. Most existing texts on intercultural therapy tend to focus on individual work, often overlooking the complexities unique to group contexts. This book aims to address that gap by exploring how cultural difference influences group dynamics, therapeutic processes, and clinical outcomes. It also considers what arises when patients from diverse cultural backgrounds come together in a group setting, attending to the internal experiences of both the group members and the therapist. Rooted in group analytic traditions and drawing on the foundational work of S.H. Foulkes and Jafar Kareem, this book places intercultural sensitivity, lived experience, and cultural narratives at the centre of group analytic practice. This book is designed for therapists, counsellors, nurses, students, and practitioners working with groups or individuals—especially those from diverse cultural backgrounds. It offers practical, accessible guidance for addressing the complex dynamics of cultural diversity in therapeutic settings.

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9781041211914

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Reviews

‘Building on her work in Intercultural Therapy and Supervision, Dilek explores how culture, race, and diversity shape group therapy. Drawing on four decades of clinical and teaching experience, she weaves insights, reflections, and theory to create inclusive, culturally responsive group spaces centred on the client’s voice. A thoughtful and engaging contribution—highly recommended.’ Ravind Jeawon, BBS, PDipICPsy, MIACP, Psychotherapist, Practice Manager, Clinical Supervisor ‘British group analysts have long awaited a reframing of group-analytic theory, and Dilek Güngör has answered the call. Centring on the historically excluded “other,” she highlights overlooked voices and intercultural dimensions. By challenging colourblind narratives, her work offers an inclusive space for practitioners and clients to engage with group dynamics, providing a corrective and comprehensive approach.’ Charles Brown, Psychoanalytic psychotherapist and supervisor ‘This book offers a timely exploration of group psychotherapy in intercultural contexts. Clear and accessible, it speaks to bilingual readers and those for whom English is not a first language, blending theory and clinical insight into a valuable resource on identity, belonging, and dialogue across cultures.’ Ayten Şare, Senior Group Analytic Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor, UKCP Reg. ‘This book invites readers into a meaningful conversation on group therapy across cultures. Through reflective insight and clinical experience, the author explores how identity, belonging, and dialogue take shape in groups. Warm in tone yet rigorous in scholarship, it is a valuable resource for practitioners working in diverse settings.’ Sega Habtom, Senior Counsellor, BACP Reg., Working at Nafsiyat-Intercultural Therapy Centre

Author Information

Dilek Güngör, UKCP- and Nafsiyat-registered psychotherapist, group analyst, and clinical supervisor, integrates her multicultural heritage and personal experiences into her therapeutic practice and writings on intercultural group work.

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