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Complex with Kimberley Wilson

by BBC Sounds · English · Health

Welcome to Complex, the podcast that cuts a clear path through all the information and misinformation that's out there about our mental health. Because let's face it - there's so much of it! And a lot of it makes us worry - maybe I've got ADHD! Perhaps I've got empathy overload? Is my partner a narc

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 28 min
Latest: 30 Sep 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

30 Sep 2026 · 25 min

How to feel better at work

Kimberley asks her guest, researcher and Chartered Psychologist Dr Ellie Buckley, how we cope with our emotions at work and how to manage them in a healthier way. Kimberley Wilson, also a chartered psychologist, is on a mission to sift through all the information and misinformation that’s out there around our mental health. In Complex, she invites expert guests - trained psychologists, psychiatrists and psychotherapists - to help her share insight and some valuable tips. If you are concerned you have a medical or mental health issue, then please contact your GP or seek expert help. Please…

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23 Sep 2026 · 30 min
Why do people ghost?
Kimberley and her guest, psychotherapist Jennifer Cox, explore why people ghost (the emotional impact of being suddenly cut off) and how to move forward when you’re left without answers. Kimberley Wilson, chartered psychologist, is on a mission to sift through the information - and misinformation - surrounding our mental health. She invites expert guests, including psychologists, psychiatrists and psychotherapists, to share their insights and practical advice. If you are concerned that you have a medical or mental health issue, please contact your GP or seek expert help. You can also visit…
16 Sep 2026 · 28 min
How to manage shame
Is the voice inside your head telling you off for something you’ve done? That’s shame, and it makes us feel like there’s something wrong with us. Kimberley and her guest clinical psychologist Dr Emma Hepburn - also known as Psychology Mom on social media - dig into this often unwanted and uncomfortable emotion, why we feel it and what we can do about it. Kimberley Wilson, chartered psychologist, is on a mission to sift through all the information and misinformation that’s out there around our mental health. She invites expert guests - trained psychologists, psychiatrists and psychotherapists…
9 Sep 2026 · 29 min
Do you have trauma or PTSD?
A lot of people claim they have trauma. But what is trauma? And when does it become PTSD? Kimberley is joined by clinical psychologist Dr Ron Dodzro to explore a term that's often misused and misunderstood. And together they discuss what we can do about it. Kimberley Wilson, chartered psychologist, is on a mission to sift through all the information and misinformation that’s out there around our mental health. She invites expert guests - trained psychologists, psychiatrists and psychotherapists - to help her share insight and some valuable tips. You can get in touch with the show. The email…
2 Sep 2026 · 31 min
How can men build better friendships?
Kimberley and her guest, clinical psychologist Dr Anton Barnwell, talk about how men can find it challenging to make authentic connections with other men. How can men build better friendships? Kimberley Wilson, chartered psychologist, is on a mission to sift through all the information and misinformation that’s out there around our mental health. She invites expert guests - trained psychologists, psychiatrists and psychotherapists - to help her share insight and some valuable tips. You can get in touch with the show. The email address is [email protected] . We might use what you tell us but…
26 Aug 2026 · 27 min
How to stop dissociating
Do you zone out? Does your mind wander? Together with daydreaming, they are all part of the human experience. But for some, these feelings of disconnection from ourselves and the world around us can go much further. Kimberley is joined by psychotherapist Zöe Ross to explore what dissociation is, how it can affect us, and where we can find support. Kimberley Wilson, chartered psychologist, is on a mission to sift through all the information and misinformation that’s out there around our mental health. She invites expert guests - trained psychologists, psychiatrists and psychotherapists - to…
19 Aug 2026 · 28 min
What is disorganised attachment?
Are you securely attached or is your attachment style avoidant, anxious or disorganised? In the third episode exploring how these patterns of behaviour show up in our relationships, Kimberley and her guest, clinical psychologist Dr Fatoumata Jatta, look at how we can learn to manage disorganised (or fearful-avoidant) attachment. You can catch up with their other episodes in the Complex feed on BBC Sounds. Please email [email protected] if there’s anything you would like Kimberley to explore. We might use what you tell us in the show, but we will do so anonymously. If you don’t want your…
12 Aug 2026 · 28 min
Why is it so hard to talk about sex?
Around one in five UK adults say they don’t feel comfortable talking about sex with anyone, and research suggests women in straight relationships often find it easier to talk about sex with friends than with their partners. Kimberley is joined by psychotherapist Sarah Harness to explore why sexual communication is so difficult, the part shame plays in keeping us silent, how the orgasm gap and desire discrepancy affect relationships, and practical ways to start talking about sex with honesty, curiosity and care. This episode contains explicit discussion of sexual content. Kimberley Wilson,…
5 Aug 2026 · 27 min
Why do we get jealous?
Kimberley and her guest psychotherapist Jennifer Cox explore why we get jealous, what jealousy is trying to tell us, and how to stop it damaging our relationships. They discuss where jealousy comes from, why it's a normal human emotion, when it becomes unhealthy, and practical ways to respond to it with curiosity rather than shame. Kimberley Wilson, a chartered psychologist, is on a mission to sift through all the information and misinformation that's out there around our mental health. She invites expert guests - trained psychologists, psychiatrists and psychotherapists - to share insight…
29 Jul 2026 · 30 min
When does porn use become a problem?
Porn misuse is rising, with therapists reporting a significant increase in clients seeking help. Kimberley is joined by psychoanalytic and forensic psychotherapist, Dr. Stuart Stevenson. Together, they explore when pornography use becomes problematic, how its content can become normalised and can impact relationship expectations, and what we can do to find a route towards a healthier mindset. Kimberley Wilson, chartered psychologist, is on a mission to sift through all the information and misinformation that’s out there around our mental health. She invites expert guests - trained…
22 Jul 2026 · 27 min
How to stop masking
Kimberley and her guest, psychotherapist Dr Charlotte Cooper, explore why we mask our authentic selves, hiding our true identities from society, and what we can do about it. Kimberley Wilson, chartered psychologist, is on a mission to sift through all the information and misinformation that’s out there around our mental health. She invites expert guests - trained psychologists, psychiatrists and psychotherapists - to help her share insight and some valuable tips. You can get in touch with the show. The email address is [email protected] . We might use what you tell us but we will do so…
15 Jul 2026 · 37 min
What does it mean to be an 'outsider'? with Russell Kane
Kimberley and Russell Kane – successful comedian and podcaster – explore what it’s like to be an outsider. He believes outsiders should recognise their own strength and says organisations should be bringing the outsider in. Kimberley Wilson, chartered psychologist, is on a mission to sift through all the information and misinformation that’s out there around our mental health. She invites expert guests - trained psychologists, psychiatrists and psychotherapists - to help her share insight and some valuable tips. You can get in touch with the show. The email address is [email protected] . We…
8 Jul 2026 · 28 min
Are you an introvert or an extrovert?
Kimberley and her guest, chartered counselling psychologist Dr Ollie Twizell, explore the complexity of personality characteristics and how important it is to understand yourself. Because when you do, it becomes easier to manage the environment you’re in and to work out what you need. Kimberley Wilson, chartered psychologist, is on a mission to sift through all the information and misinformation that’s out there around our mental health. She invites expert guests - trained psychologists, psychiatrists and psychotherapists - to help her share insight and some valuable tips. You can get in…
1 Jul 2026 · 30 min
How to spot a 'red flag'
Kimberley and her guest, psychotherapist Zoe Ross, explore what a good relationship looks like and delve into the early warning signs of a bad relationship. Kimberley Wilson, chartered psychologist, is on a mission to sift through all the information and misinformation that’s out there around our mental health. She invites expert guests - trained psychologists, psychiatrists and psychotherapists - to help her share insight and some valuable tips. You can get in touch with the show. The email address is [email protected] . We might use what you tell us but we will do so anonymously. If you…
24 Jun 2026 · 25 min
Are you overstimulated?
Kimberley asks her guest, researcher and Chartered Psychologist Dr Ellie Buckley, why we get sensory overload and what we can do to look after ourselves. Kimberley Wilson, chartered psychologist, is on a mission to sift through all the information and misinformation that’s out there around our mental health. She invites expert guests - trained psychologists, psychiatrists and psychotherapists - to help her share insight and some valuable tips. You can get in touch with the show. The email address is [email protected] . We might use what you tell us but we will do so anonymously. If you don’t…
17 Jun 2026 · 26 min
How to handle embarrassment
Is a 'cringe' a day good for you? Kimberley and her guest, psychotherapist Jennifer Cox, take a good, hard look at embarrassment and work out how we can manage those blushing moments better. Kimberley Wilson, chartered psychologist, is on a mission to sift through all the information and misinformation that’s out there around our mental health. She invites expert guests - trained psychologists, psychiatrists and psychotherapists - to help her share insight and some valuable tips. You can get in touch with the show. The email address is [email protected] . We might use what you tell us but we…
10 Jun 2026 · 28 min
Am I a procrastinator?
Chris van Tulleken – doctor, writer and award-winning broadcaster, asks Kimberley to help him deal with the procrastination he struggles with. How can he tackle it? And is it really procrastination? Kimberley Wilson, chartered psychologist, is on a mission to sift through all the information and misinformation that’s out there around our mental health. She invites expert guests - trained psychologists, psychiatrists and psychotherapists - to help her share insight and some valuable tips. You can get in touch with the show. The email address is [email protected] . We might use what you tell…
3 Jun 2026 · 26 min
How to deal with health anxiety
In the psychology podcast, Kimberley asks her guest, clinical psychologist Dr Kirren Schnack (also known as @drkirren on social media), what health anxiety really means, why people struggle with it, and what ways there are to manage it. Kimberley Wilson, chartered psychologist, is on a mission to sift through all the information and misinformation that’s out there around our mental health. She invites expert guests - trained psychologists, psychiatrists and psychotherapists - to help her share insight and some valuable tips. You can get in touch with the show. The email address is…
27 May 2026 · 28 min
Giving yourself compassion
Everyone seems to recommend a bit of self-compassion when dealing with any problem. But what does that even mean? Kimberley meets CBT therapist Joshua Munn, who has lived experience of both ADHD and OCD, and he tells her how important it is to show compassion to oneself and how he learned to do it. Kimberley Wilson, chartered psychologist, is on a mission to sift through all the information and misinformation that’s out there around our mental health to help create more self-awareness and understanding. She invites expert guests - trained psychologists, psychiatrists and psychotherapists -…
20 May 2026 · 29 min
How to set boundaries
Kimberley asks her guest, clinical psychologist Dr Fatoumata Jatta, to clarify what boundaries are. Together they explore how we can create and set our boundaries more clearly (and how we can hold them when other people push back). Kimberley Wilson, chartered psychologist, is on a mission to sift through all the information and misinformation that’s out there around our mental health. She invites expert guests - trained psychologists, psychiatrists and psychotherapists - to help her share insight and some valuable tips. You can get in touch with the show. The email address is…
13 May 2026 · 27 min
Are you feeling overwhelmed?
Kimberley asks her guest, clinical psychologist Dr Trudi Edginton, what we can do when our minds are overstimulated. Understanding the point at which we feel too busy and too stressed is the key to learning how to manage ourselves better. Kimberley Wilson, chartered psychologist, is on a mission to sift through all the information and misinformation that’s out there around our mental health. She invites expert guests - trained psychologists, psychiatrists and psychotherapists - to help her share insight and some valuable tips. You can get in touch with the show. The email address is…
6 May 2026 · 26 min
You are good enough!
Kimberley asks her guest, clinical psychologist Dr Anton Barnwell, how we can believe we’re good enough. He grew up believing he wasn’t but has learned how to manage his own response to himself. Kimberley Wilson, chartered psychologist, is on a mission to sift through all the information and misinformation that’s out there around our mental health. She invites expert guests - trained psychologists, psychiatrists and psychotherapists - to help her share insight and some valuable tips. You can get in touch with the show. The email address is [email protected] . We might use what you tell us…
29 Apr 2026 · 28 min
How to manage your emotions
Kimberley asks her guest, clinical psychologist Dr Emma Hepburn, how we can manage and regulate our emotions. And together they bust the myth that negative emotions are bad. They’re not – they’re just as important as positive emotions. Kimberley Wilson, chartered psychologist, is on a mission to sift through all the information and misinformation that’s out there around our mental health. She invites expert guests - trained psychologists, psychiatrists and psychotherapists - to help her share insight and some valuable tips. You can get in touch with the show. The email address is…
22 Apr 2026 · 29 min
What is family estrangement?
Kimberley and her guest, researcher and developmental psychologist Dr Lucy Blake, explore why people break away from family members. High profile cases like the Beckhams have brought the topic into the headlines but what are its effects? Please email [email protected] if there’s anything you would like Kimberley to explore. We might use what you tell us in the show, but we will do so anonymously. If you don’t want your email to be included in the podcast, please remember to let us know. Kimberley is not able to answer emails personally. If you are concerned you have a medical or mental…
15 Apr 2026 · 28 min
How to be decisive
Kimberley and her guest, clinical psychologist Dr Marianne Trent, get to grips with the complexity of decision making and explore how to make decisions more effectively. Kimberley Wilson, chartered psychologist, is on a mission to sift through all the information and misinformation that’s out there around our mental health. She invites expert guests - trained psychologists, psychiatrists and psychotherapists - to help her share insight and some valuable tips. You can get in touch with the show. The email address is [email protected] . We might use what you tell us but we will do so…
8 Apr 2026 · 29 min
How to be confident
Kimberley and her guest, chartered counselling psychologist Dr Oliver Twizell, explore the complexity of confidence and how to feel better about yourself. Kimberley Wilson, chartered psychologist, is on a mission to sift through all the information and misinformation that’s out there around our mental health. She invites expert guests - trained psychologists, psychiatrists and psychotherapists - to help her share insight and some valuable tips. You can get in touch with the show. The email address is [email protected] . We might use what you tell us but we will do so anonymously. If you…
1 Apr 2026 · 27 min
What is anxious attachment?
Kimberley and her guest, clinical psychologist Dr Fatoumata Jatta, explore how anxious attachment shows up in our relationships – with friends, partners, even at work, and how we can manage it. You can also catch up with their episode on avoidant attachment – look for it in the Complex feed on BBC Sounds. Please email [email protected] if there’s anything you would like Kimberley to explore. We might use what you tell us in the show, but we will do so anonymously. If you don’t want your email to be included in the podcast, please remember to let us know. Kimberley is not able to answer…
25 Mar 2026 · 26 min
What is ‘gaslighting’?
Kimberley and her guest, psychotherapist and author Jennifer Cox, explore ‘gaslighting’ and how to recognise it. It's a term that's often bandied about but it has serious consequences. Kimberley Wilson, chartered psychologist, is on a mission to sift through all the information and misinformation that’s out there around our mental health. She invites expert guests - trained psychologists, psychiatrists and psychotherapists - to help her share insight and some valuable tips. You can get in touch with the show by email at [email protected] . We might use what you tell us but we will do so…
18 Mar 2026 · 29 min
Do you have ADHD?
Kimberley asks CBT therapist Joshua Munn about the symptoms of ADHD and how to recognise it. He has lived experience of the condition and explains some of the ways he manages it. Kimberley Wilson, chartered psychologist, is on a mission to sift through all the information and misinformation that’s out there around our mental health to help create more self-awareness and understanding. She invites expert guests - trained psychologists, psychiatrists and psychotherapists - to join her and together they share insight and valuable tips. You can get in touch if there’s anything you would like…
11 Mar 2026 · 25 min
When does alcohol become a problem?
Kimberley and her guest, consultant clinical psychologist Dr Kevin Vento, talk about when one drink becomes one drink too many. Kimberley Wilson, chartered counselling psychologist, is on a mission to sift through all the information and misinformation that’s out there around our mental health. She invites expert guests - trained psychologists, psychiatrists and psychotherapists - to help her share insight and some valuable tips. You can get in touch with the show. The email address is [email protected] . We might use what you tell us but we will do so anonymously. If you don’t want your…

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Complex with Kimberley Wilson is a English health podcast from BBC Sounds. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: BBC Sounds
Language: English
Category: Health
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 28 min
Latest episode: 30 Sep 2026
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