Developing Cultural Sensitivity in Psychosexual Therapy Global Perspectives

1. Introduction- Bernd Leygraf & Dr Bishurul Hafi

2. History of Psychosexual Therapy Work- Dr Bishurul Hafi & Dr Uvais NA

3. Not All Roadsigns are in English- Bernd Leygraf

4. Types of Cultures and Their Impact on Therapy- Bernd Leygraf

5. Cultural Sensitivity and the Clinical Use of Sexual Health Aids- Caleb Jacobson

6. Cultural Considerations for Effective Psychosexual Therapy with Jewish Individuals and Couples- Caleb Jacobson

7. Navigating Sexuality: Ethical Perspectives and Therapeutic Practices in Islamic world- Amira Eldeeb

8. Jo Through the Looking Glass- Jo Coker

9. An Introduction to Global Perspectives on Therapy for Neurodivergent People- Tiga-Rose Nercessian

10. The Journey of Psychosexual Therapy from the Middle East to the West- Dr Maha Nasrallah-Babenko

11. Psychosexual work in Singapore- Dr Oberdan Marianetti

12. Redefining Intimacy: Colonial Influence on Love, Sexuality, and Family in Sri Lanka Under British Rule- Dr Ramesha Jayaneththi

13. Unveiling Intimacy-Exploring Hindu perspectives in Therapy- Urvashi Malhotra

14. Navigating the Intersection of History, Trauma, and Cultural Stigma: Psychosexual Challenges in Contemporary Poland- Justyna Kulczyk-Lewinska & Lukasz Birycki

15. Put the Viagra Down- Keeley Mardon

16. Healing Racialised Identities as part of Couples Therapy-Dr Joanne M Collins

17. Cultural Sensitivity and the Navigation of Sexualities and Relationships in Iran- Fatemeh Mafi

18. Sexuality and Sexual Trauma presentations in those from Black and minoritised/global majority communities: Taking a decolonised approach 

- Divine Charura and Jodie Slee

19. Sexuality in a Moving World: Psychosexual Therapy in the Context of Multicultural Relationships and Migration- Vinicius Jobim Fischer, Alice Einloft Brunnet

20. Sexual Culture of the Hans in Ancient China and its Development- ML Ng, Hong Kong

21. Towards An Anti-Oppressive Psychosexual Psychotherapy Practice- Julie Sale

22. Impact of In-Law Dynamics on the Heterosexual Couple's Relationship- Shobha Managoli

23. Uniqueness of Sexual and Relationship Therapy among Polygamy Patients- Dr Wafaa Eltantawy

24. Psychosexual Work Among NRI Clients in India- Dr Bishurul Hafi, Dr Uvais

25. Navigating identity conflict within LGBTQ+ Muslims- Saquib Ahmad

26. Psychosexual Therapy: Hopes and Challenges in Bangladeshi Population- Dr. Mohammad Shamsul Ahsan, Dr. Leuza Mubassara, Dr. Fatema Tuj Johra

27. Epistemic Power Wheel: How Dominant Western Sexuality Frameworks Marginalise Alternative Worldviews Bernd Leygraf

Biography

Bernd Leygraf, is the Chief Executive Officer at Naos Institute, Consultant Psychotherapist, Course Director LDPRT. He is the only Consultant Psychotherapist in his field. He co-authored the first MSc in Humanistic Psychotherapy as well as the first Masters programme in Psychosexual & Relationship Therapy in the UK. He also authored as well as led several masters programmes in the UK, primarily at South Bank University, Middlesex University, Westminster and the University of Surrey.

Dr Bishurul Hafi MD (Dermatology & Venereology), DNB, LDPRT (UK), ADPRT (NAOS), FECSM (Belgium) is a COSRT Registered Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist in India. Author in ESSM syllabus for Sexual Medicine. Fellowship in Sexual Medicine. Invited speaker in multiple national and international conferences.

Dr. Uvais NA MBBS, DPM, PGDMLE, IFAPA, FRSPH, FRSB, is a psychiatrist and interdisciplinary leader, recognized as an International Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association (IFAPA). His unique profile combines elite scientific research membership (Sigma Xi) with fellowships in public health (FRSPH) and biology (FRSB).

'This book is an essential read because, as it says on the cover, it helps clinicians develop their practice beyond the common and reductive white Western middle-class Anglophone viewpoint. Contributions from international top practitioners makes it a rich book, and a vital resource for all sex therapists as we work with diverse populations.'

Silva Neves is a psychosexual and relationship therapist, Author of Sexology: The Basics

'Developing Cultural Sensitivity in Psychosexual Therapy  is a rare and generous offering to the field. It invites practitioners into a shared ethical and relational project, to practise psychosexual therapy with communities, rather than on them, as subjects The book models how psychosexual work itself can heal, by listening across borders, learning across traditions, and valuing subjectivity and distributed knowledge over hierarchical expertise. Bringing together theory, clinical reflections, and implications for practice, this thoughtfully curated collection is highly recommended for psychosexual and relationship therapists, educators, and allied professionals. More than a source of knowledge, it challenges us to envision a practice rooted in mutual respect, humility, and collaboration.'

Mamood Ahmad is a UKCP psychotherapist, and author of A New Introduction to Counselling and Psychotherapy: Embedding Context, Diversity and Equity into Practice

'In a world where sexuality is too often filtered through Western narratives, this book offers a courageous and necessary widening of the lens. Bringing together voices from diverse cultures, faiths, and clinical traditions, it challenges the illusion of universality in psychosexual theory and practice. Each chapter reveals how history, identity, power, and place shape the ways people love, desire, and heal. This is not just a collection of insights—it is a call to rethink the very foundations of our work as therapists. With honesty and depth, the contributors illuminate pathways toward a more inclusive, decolonised, and culturally attuned understanding of sexual wellbeing. This book invites readers to listen more carefully, practice more humbly, and honour the rich human diversity at the heart of psychosexual care.'

Dr Amr El Meliegy, MESSM founder and 1st president, professor of Andrology, Sexology & STIs Cairo University