Psychedelic Integration Therapy: A Guide for Therapists
An increasing number of clients are seeking therapy after a psychedelic experience, whether through a psilocybin retreat, an…
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.
The Philosophical Roots of Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy is often treated as a hybrid of psychology and psychiatry, but its roots run deeper: into philosophy.…
5 Cross-Cultural Mistakes Therapists and Coaches Make
The more I work internationally, the less I believe in universal communication rules. What feels emotionally healthy, respectful,…
Where Is the Hive? Reflections on AI, Community, and What It Means to Stay Human
Rupture & RepairIt’s Complicated Conference, Berlin Conference Welcome – June 6th 2026 The following is a lightly edited…
“I Mourn Her”: a Psychotherapist on Losing a Client to Cancer
Discussing death is extremely frightening. This subject is taboo and places an overwhelming burden on everyone involved: the…
Does Setting Up a Private Psychotherapy Practice Really Have to Be So Complicated?
Short answer: No. A guide by a psychotherapist. When I started my private practice almost 15 years ago,…
The Pandemic Letters: Loneliness and the Group
During the pandemic years, 2019-2021, Psychologist Marius Presterud wrote a series of reflections from Berlin — letters that…
How We Verify Therapists on It’s Complicated
When people look for mental health support, whether online or in person, trust matters. After taking the step…
Sitting Through the Noise: Meditation as a Path of Self-Inquiry
Just a few weeks ago I handed in my Master Thesis “The Meditating Therapist: Presence in Psychoanalytic Practice”.…
