Introduction

This introduction presents an overview of the key concepts discussed in this book. The book focuses on working with interpreters in therapy who interpret for both therapist and client, and are professional team members. The anxiety for most therapists relates to how the impact of an interpreter might impede the development of the therapeutic relationship. The interpreter can feel overwhelmed and confused at the way in which the therapist is practising and alarmed at the material shared by the client and the depth of distress expressed. All psychological therapy is relational and the core task when client and therapist both meet is the development of a trusting therapeutic alliance. The interpreter can feel overwhelmed and confused at the way in which the therapist is practising and alarmed at the material shared by the client and the depth of distress expressed.