How therapists talk about Black girls in therapy.
11 August 2025
Black women are faced with stereotypes that suggest they are angry, mean & immoral. These stereotypes have been shown to impact how Black women are perceived and treated. Black girls face similar stereotypes, and this has been shown to impact how they are treated in the education system, the healthcare and justice system. This study aims to explore if these stereotypes also impact how Black girls are perceived and talked about in the therapy room.
Requirements
- Seeking therapists that identify as White who:
- • Have 3+ years of post-qualification experience
- • Have worked with Black girls aged 17 or younger
- • Are open to discussing, in a focus group with other White therapists, if/how stereotypes may appear in the therapy room
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Ethical approval
This study has received ethical approval from the Metanoia Institute in partnership with Middlesex University.
About the researcher
I am a trainee counselling psychologist in the final year of study. I am excited about this piece of research and hope to find willing participants to take part in this study.
