Islamically Integrated Psychotherapy and Domestic Abuse
Book Details
- Publisher : Routledge
- Published : September 2025
- Cover : Hardback
- Pages : 142
- Category :
Individual Psychotherapy - Category 2 :
Forthcoming - Catalogue No : 98281
- ISBN 13 : 9781032387796
- ISBN 10 : 1032387793
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Islamically Integrated Psychotherapy and Domestic Abuse offers a culturally sensitive and comprehensive approach to understanding and addressing domestic abuse within Muslim communities.
The book begins by exploring what constitutes domestic abuse, drawing on British government and WHO definitions alongside insights from the Qur’ân and Sunnah to present an Islamically integrated perspective. Khalida Haque then outlines the therapeutic framework through which her work has been designed, developed, and established. This foundation enables the thoughtful integration of Islamic psychology with contemporary psychotherapeutic approaches in practice. Chapters focused on therapeutic work with individuals, couples, families, and groups are enriched with case vignettes, illustrating how theory and Islamic principles come together in real world interventions. The final chapters extend the discussion beyond the therapy room, sharing insights from community based work in schools, with social services, third sector organisations, Muslim led agencies, mosques, and local centres.
Islamically Integrated Psychotherapy and Domestic Abuse is invaluable for practitioners, students, and community workers seeking to navigate the intersections of faith, culture, and therapeutic practice when responding to and working within cases of domestic abuse in Muslim communities.
Reviews and Endorsements
For decades, many have invested in developing a faith and culturally sensitive approach to addressing challenges within Muslim communities. Today, we see the flourishing of integrated healing and counselling models that combine the best of Islāmic traditions and secular insights.
Khalida Haque, a seasoned psychotherapist and practitioner of Islāmic Counselling, is well placed to offer a thoughtful and solution focused methodology on the sensitive issue of domestic violence. Her work provides valuable insights, deeper understanding, and viable recommendations for much needed investment.
Congratulations, Khalida, on your dedication and hard work in bringing this important book together.
Humera Khan, Co-Founder An-Nisa Society & EDI Consultant
Domestic violence and abuse (DVA), along with various forms of interpersonal trauma, is a significant public health crisis that transcends borders and cultures. In the UK's multicultural landscape, there is a gap in understanding and competence regarding effective and culturally informed support for individuals from diverse, intersectional backgrounds.
This book is a vital resource for professionals in social work, education, psychotherapy, and other statutory and voluntary sector contexts, particularly those addressing domestic violence and abuse. Khalida skilfully combines scholarly insights with accessibility, creating a well-researched work that clarifies the complexities of delivering effective, faith-sensitive services that truly meet community needs.
Dr. Hana Villar, Clinical Director Mind CHWF
This is an important and timely book which I strongly recommend to anyone working in social work, education, psychotherapy and in other public facing services, both statutory and third sector, particularly where there are intersections with domestic violence and abuse. Khalida wears her scholarship lightly, but has produced a well-researched and wide-ranging book that addresses and indeed defines the challenges involved in delivering faith-sensitive services that are both effective and meet the needs of the communities they serve.
Dermot Brady, SFHEA - senior lecturer in social work at Kingston University & UK lead for the Caring Dads programme
In this book Khalida Haque brings her diverse and extensive experience with working with marginalised communities to contribute an important focus on the positive role of faith in supporting survivors and perpetrators of domestic abuse. She brings compassion and expertise to help people find a path forward.
This is a vital and timely resource.
Vanessa Morris, mental health systems leader & CEO, Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest
Table of Contents
1. Understanding the Problem and the Solution in Muslim Communities: What is Domestic abuse?
2. Defining the Framework of Islāmically Integrated Psychotherapy (IIP)
3. Applying Islāmically Integrated Psychotherapy (IIP) in Supporting Survivors of Domestic Abuse
4. Working in Groups with Victims of Domestic Violence
5. Working with Couples in an Islāmically Integrated Framework
6. Working with Perpetrators of Domestic Abuse
7. Safeguarding and Family Dynamics in Muslim Communities
8. Developing and Devising Programmes for Muslim Communities
9. Embedding Services into the Community – A Faith Sensitive Approach
10. Conclusion and Recommendations
Index
About the Author(s)
Khalida Haque is a qualified integrative counselling psychotherapist, experienced clinical supervisor, and trained group facilitator. She has extensive experience in managing clinical services within community mental health settings, bringing a thoughtful, inclusive, and holistic approach to therapeutic work. Khalida is deeply committed to supporting the wellbeing of individuals and communities through culturally responsive and trauma informed practice.
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