Call for Papers
International Psychotherapy Congress
October 23–24, 2025 | Istanbul, Turkey

The Philipps University of Marburg, University of Isfahan, Sabancı University Istanbul, and the International Razi Association for Medicine and Psychotherapy (Germany) cordially invite scholars, therapists, and professionals in psychotherapy, psychology, medicine, and related fields to submit contributions for the international congress:

“Perspectives in Psychotherapy: A Global Dialogue”

This congress aims to foster interdisciplinary and cross-cultural exchange on recent developments, research findings, and innovative approaches in psychotherapy.

Main Topics Include (but are not limited to):
Contemporary psychotherapeutic methods and treatment approaches

  • Transcultural psychotherapy and migration
  • Psychosomatics and somatoform disorders
  • Imaginative techniques in psychotherapy
  • Intercultural comparisons in psychotherapy
  • Mental health in times of crisis
  • Digitalization and emerging technologies in psychotherapy
  • Clinical practice and health care systems in an international context

Submission Guidelines:
Please submit your abstracts (max. 300 words, including title, author(s), and institutional affiliation) by July 15, 2025 to:

Presentations may be held in English or German. Please indicate your preferred presentation language when submitting.

All submissions will be peer-reviewed by the scientific committee. Selected contributions will be included as oral presentations, workshops, or poster sessions.

Continuing Education Credits:
We are currently applying for continuing education points with the Chamber of Psychotherapists and the Medical Association.