Art of Reflective Practice in Intercultural Group Therapy

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.

‘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

• Chapter 1: Understanding Group Dynamics in Therapy and Social Life Chapter 2: Whose Therapy Is It? Power, Culture, and Belonging in Clinical Practice Chapter 3: Personal Experiences and New Approaches in the Therapeutic Process Chapter 4: Effective Supervision in Intercultural Group Therapy Chapter 5: Theoretical and Practical Insights into Understanding Large Groups Chapter 6: Immigration and its Impact on Group Therapy Chapter 7: Clinical Practice in Group Therapy Chapter 8: Expectations from the National Health Service in Group Therapy Chapter 9: Reflections at the Journey’s End