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This research aims to understand how mental health practitioners integrate Islamic principles into therapy with Muslim clients.

Islamic Principles in Western Mental Health: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of Practitioner Perspectives on Integration, Conflict and Harmony

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This research aims to understand how mental health practitioners integrate Islamic principles into therapy with Muslim clients.
Conducted semi-structured interviews with six UK-based mental health practitioners experienced with Muslim clients.
Utilized interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) to analyze data.
Identified four key themes regarding integration and challenges in practice.
Faith integration enhances therapeutic meaning-making, supporting person-centred care.
Critiques of existing training highlight gaps in preparing practitioners for culturally responsive practices.
Participants emphasize the need for systemic reform, including faith-sensitive supervision and peer support.

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Qualitative analysis reveals insights on integrating Islamic values in mental health care, suggesting the need for change in training and practices.

Mahmood et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Qualitative analysis reveals insights on integrating Islamic values in mental health care, suggesting the need for change in training and practices.