Working with Complex Trauma Integrating a Phased Stage Approach with Psychodynamic Therapy: Assessment and Formulation
Article type: Practice and Training Guide Author: Adela Stockton Affiliation: COSCA Accredited Counsellor & BACP Registered Psychodynamic Therapist, Clinical Supervisor, Private Practice, Glasgow, Scotland. Corresponding Author : Adela Stockton, adelastockton@gmail.com Published: 15 December 2025 Abstract This paper aims to explore the theoretical and clinical development of working with Complex Trauma (CT) through the integration of a phased-stage structure with the psycho
Pseudologia Fantastica (i.e. Pathological Lying) as a Possible Outcome of Complex Trauma
Article type: Theoretical and Conceptual Paper Author: Kyd Shepherd Affiliation: Clinical psychologist in private practice, Paris, France Corresponding Author: Kyd Shepherd, psychologue-counsellor@tutamail.com Published: 15 December 2025 Abstract Pseudologia Fantastica is an interesting syndrome as it is commonly talked about, yet remains elusive in many regards. Thus, this paper aims to shed light on its purpose within the mind of the pathological liar, as well as the pote
Psychological well-being in therapists who are members of the UK Complex Trauma Institute
Article type: Research Article Authors: Alison Kelly-Delaney¹; Dzmitry Karpuk²; Jonathan Egan³ Affiliations: ¹Independent Clinical Practice, United Kingdom; ²Complex Trauma Institute, United Kingdom; ³Independent Researcher, Ireland Corresponding Author: Alison Kelly-Delaney, alisonekd@hotmail.com Published: 15 December 2025 Abstract Therapists working within the role of professional caregiving for survivors of trauma can experience an impact on their health and well-bein
