The counsellors listed on this page come from many backgrounds, work with different therapeutic modalities, and speak a wide variety of languages. What unites them is that they have agreed to offer free, online counselling for any person directly affected by the war in Ukraine.
A part of It's Complicated's mission is to make therapist accessible to everyone independent of their life circumstances and economy. This is why our community, since the Russian invasion of Ukraine has offered cost-free psychological support for people in crisis and affected by war.
The war in Ukraine has turned a large amount of people into part-time activists, with many counsellors offering free psychological services for those directly affected by the war, and volunteering in whichever way they can.
It’s Mental Health Awareness Month. That means we’re doubling down on raising awareness about mental health conditions and on addressing the more subtle aspects of mental health stigma. One of the most challenging forms is internalised stigma. “Self-stigmas or internalised stigmas are the judgments and negative evaluations wehold about ourselves. They are psychological in that
There are many different kinds of psychotherapy: some more practical, focused on changing your thinking and behavior; some more reflective, focusing on personal insight; some more supportive, focused on emotional growth. Whatever the therapy or therapist you choose, personal change is seldom simple or easy. Effective psychotherapy is demanding, but with the right attitude you