The problem of unconscious bias and racism within psychotherapy training

Abi Canepa-Anson

Mental Health Resource

Greater London, United Kingdom

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❝Many psychotherapy training institutions fail to grasp what it is like for a black person to be a client, a trainee or a practitioner in psychotherapy and counselling.❞

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