What Is Codependency? How Couples Therapy Can Help
Partners in an intimate relationship naturally count on one another, wishing for comfort, support and companionship. Achieving both…
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy in an Age of Immediacy
Psychoanalysis was not designed for immediacy, nor to make us happy. In a society that has quietly made…
Why Moving Abroad Can Make You Feel Less Competent
Moving abroad has a strange way of making highly capable people question themselves. You may have spent years…
AI vs Human Therapist: What AI Cannot Replace
Are we becoming overly reliant on AI, and is it wise to share our inner world with a…
A 4-Step Framework for Highly Sensitive People
One of the biggest mistakes you can make as a highly sensitive person is pretending that you’re not…
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…
