To Use Patient or Client in Psychotherapy?
On Language, Relationships, and Psychoanalysis What’s in a Word? In psychoanalysis, the person who turns to an analyst…
What is Psychoanalytical Therapy?
Some of the therapists on It’s Complicated already have thriving blogs they use to write informative articles about…
A Kinder Path: IFS, polyvagal theory, and compassion cultivation
Why the quest for inner peace matters now. Life today feels like a never-ending race, doesn’t it? Deadlines,…
Rigid Minds Can’t Laugh: How humor breaks the cycle of trauma
What do you do when you feel lost and stressed? Do you go for a run and activate…
Holistic Therapies You Should Understand
Introduction As a holistic counselor I often notice that therapy-seekers get confused about what that means, hence I’m…
What is Positive Psychotherapy All About?
Editorial note: On the Journey is a mental health publication authored by Begum Uyumaz, practitioner on the therapy…
Finding Your First Therapist: Starting Strong and Overcoming Challenges
Going to therapy for the first time or going to a new therapist is a bold step. Thus,…
How to Get the Most Out of Therapy
There are many different kinds of psychotherapy: some more practical, focused on changing your thinking and behavior; some…
How to Befriend Challenging Parts of Yourself in Therapy
Recognise internal conflicts in the self A major reason for seeking therapy is realising that we are stuck…
Understanding Transference in Therapy: Building Bridges to Healing
Transference refers to the transfer of feelings, emotions, and experiences from one person to another, typically from a client to their therapist. In this blog post, we will explore the concept of transference in therapy, its significance, and how it can impact the therapeutic relationship.
