Cross Cultural Therapy Workshop

Cross Cultural Therapy Workshop

Presented by Didem Atahan-Fabig, an international psychotherapist with a rich and diverse background, this session explores the intersection of cross-cultural experience, trauma, and gender in psychotherapy. Drawing on over two decades of global clinical work, Didem offers valuable insights into supporting clients through the complex challenges of migration, domestic violence, and identity formation across cultures.

With training in CBT, EMDR, and Gestalt therapy — and a foundational orientation in phenomenological and existential approaches — Didem brings an integrative, deeply human perspective to therapeutic practice. Her journey spans clinical roles in Turkey, Belgium, Luxembourg, the United States, and Germany, including a clinical fellowship with Gestalt Associates for Psychotherapy in New York and frontline work in Harlem's Upper Manhattan Mental Health Clinic.

In this session, Didem shares her evolving approach to trauma-informed care, shaped by her experiences working with migrant children, women affected by domestic violence, and multicultural communities. She also reflects on the role of the therapist’s cultural lens and how it impacts therapeutic relationships and outcomes.

Currently pursuing her PhD following a Master’s in Gender and Public Health from Freie Universität Berlin, Didem combines academic research with practical experience to offer a compelling perspective on psychotherapy in a globalised, intersectional world. This talk is ideal for practitioners interested in culturally responsive therapy, gender-informed practice, and working effectively across borders and identities.