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This study explored how psychologists in Karachi, Pakistan, understand and address clients' religious and spiritual concerns in therapy, given the importance of these factors in a Muslim-majority context. Using purposive sampling, seven Clinical Psychologists (MS/MPhil, aged 35-45, with five years of experience) were interviewed. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed using thematic analysis. This revealed six key themes: understanding of religion and spirituality, views and responses to clients’ concerns, challenges faced, and competence in addressing these issues. Findings highlight the need for training and guidelines to improve competence in integrating religious and spiritual concerns in therapy.

本研究旨在探讨巴基斯坦卡拉奇地区的临床心理学家，如何在心理治疗实践中理解并应对来访者的宗教与灵性议题——鉴于在穆斯林占多数的社会语境中，此类因素对心理治疗具有重要意义。本研究采用目的性抽样法，招募7名临床心理学家（均持有MS/MPhil学位，年龄介于35至45岁，拥有5年临床经验）接受半结构化访谈。数据通过半结构化访谈采集，并采用主题分析法进行分析。研究共提炼出六大核心主题：宗教与灵性认知、对来访者相关议题的看法与应对策略、实践中面临的挑战，以及处理此类议题的专业胜任力。研究结果凸显了开展针对性培训与制定规范指南的必要性，以提升临床心理学家在心理治疗中整合宗教与灵性议题的专业胜任力。