4 Types of Loneliness: A Gestalt Therapy Perspective
A Gestalt therapist explains four types of loneliness, social, emotional, existential and inner, and what each reveals about contact and self.
The Perfectionism Trap: Why Flawlessness Holds You Back
A persistent sense of being “not enough” has become a nearly universal part of modern life. We live…
AI in therapy 2026: A survey of both sides of the room
It's Complicated is surveying clients and practitioners across Europe on how AI is showing up in therapy, and what Europe's new disclosure rules cover.
Understanding Reactive Anger After Narcissistic Abuse
One of the most painful questions I hear from people recovering from emotionally abusive or narcissistic relationships is:…
The Philosophical Roots of Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy is often treated as a hybrid of psychology and psychiatry, but its roots run deeper: into philosophy.…
High-Functioning Depression: When Productivity Hides Distress
Imagine someone who consistently meets deadlines, maintains close relationships and appears to be managing life well. From the…
Where There Is Violence, There Is Resistance: Rethinking Trauma Through Response-Based Practice
One of the most difficult realities in therapeutic work is witnessing how deeply people blame themselves for violence,…
How Transactional Analysis Helps You Recognise Patterns
Autonomy in psychotherapy is not the same as independence. It means understanding yourself clearly, responding to reality rather…
Why Acceptance Is Key to Managing Strong Emotions
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is an approach that helps people stop fighting difficult emotions and instead learn…
What Is Unnamed Trauma? How to Recognise It
Unnamed trauma is distress with no clear story attached to it: no single event, no dramatic memory, sometimes…
