How to Talk to Your Muslim Family About Therapy When They Don’t Understand

by Zita Mahmood | Jun 18, 2026 | Faith and Therapy, Family and Relationships, Muslim Mental Health

For many Muslims, the decision to go to therapy does not begin with finding the right therapist. It begins with much harder questions: Do I tell anyone? What will they say? How would my family react if I told them that I want to try therapy? In my work with clients, I...

Does Going to Therapy Mean My Faith Is Weak?

by Zita Mahmood | May 21, 2026 | Faith and Therapy, Muslim Mental Health, Seeking help

A Guide to Therapy for Muslim Women There is a thought that stops many Muslim women from seeking therapy before they ever pick up the phone to book a session. It goes something like this: “If my iman was stronger, I wouldn’t need this. If I just made more...

What actually happens in your first counselling session?

by Zita Mahmood | Apr 3, 2026 | Muslim Mental Health, Seeking help

A gentle, honest guide for anyone who is curious – or a little nervous – about starting therapy First, let’s talk about getting here. If you have found yourself reading this, something has probably been weighing on you for a while. Maybe you have been thinking...

Muslim mental health in Ireland – learnings from my research

by Zita Mahmood | Mar 11, 2026 | Faith and Therapy, Muslim Mental Health, Research

Ireland has become increasingly diverse over the past few decades, yet mental health services have not always adapted at the same pace. For many Muslims, finding therapy that understands cultural background and respects faith can feel challenging. As part of my...