‘It’s quite a thin line to tread and every client is different’: The narratives of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic young adults in relation to discussing racial experiences in cross-racial therapeutic dyads

Abstract

The cross-racial therapy narratives of 35 BAME* young adults were analysed, to provide guidance for White therapists. Most participants preferred a BAME therapist over a White therapist, and felt better understood by a therapist of shared ethnic-background. Implications for therapists are discussed.