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First page of the article ‘Untold Stories of Racism in Therapy’ by Neelam Zahid, featuring the title in bold black and gold text, an abstract line drawing of two faces, and introductory paragraphs on racism and othering in the counselling profession

Untold Stories of Racism in Therapy’ by Neelam Zahid shares powerful personal and professional accounts of racism, othering, and systemic oppression within the counselling profession. Drawing on the voices of therapists of colour, the article explores the emotional toll of racial trauma, the silencing that occurs in professional spaces, and the transformative potential of storytelling in decolonising psychotherapy