Canon Leanne Roberts
Church of England priest and Jungian psychotherapist serving as Dean of Clergy Wellbeing for the Diocese of Southwark, combining pastoral care with therapeutic practice.
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Aug 13, 2024 • 28min
Religion in the therapy room
Dr. Jeremy Holmes, a British psychiatrist and author, discusses the connections between psychotherapy and spirituality. Dr. Rania Awad, an expert in Islamic law, highlights how therapy complements faith, while Canon Leanne Roberts contrasts Jungian and Freudian perspectives on spirituality. Professor Josh Cohen points out that religion can serve as a defense in therapy. The guests explore the rise of faith-based therapists and the complexity of how religious imagery impacts mental health, questioning whether therapy can replace spiritual exploration.
