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Complex with Kimberley Wilson

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Complex with Kimberley Wilson
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  • Complex with Kimberley Wilson

    What is disorganised attachment?

    19/08/2026 | 28 mins.
    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 complex@bbc.co.uk 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 health issue, then please contact your GP or seek expert help. Please also take a look on the BBC Actionline page: https://www.bbc.co.uk/actionline/ where you can find details of organisations offering information and support for some of the issues discussed.
    Complex is a Loftus Media production for BBC Sounds:
    Producer: Katie Chandler Clarke
    Researcher: Dr Grace Revill
    Executive Producer: Kirsten Lass
    Science Editor: Rami Tzabar
    Tech Producer: Reuben Huxtable
    Sound Designer: Ruth Rainey
    Digital Lead: Richard Berry
    Podcast artwork photography: Darren Skene
    And for BBC Sounds: Assistant Commissioner: Izzy Lee-Poulton
    Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts
  • Complex with Kimberley Wilson

    Why is it so hard to talk about sex?

    12/08/2026 | 27 mins.
    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, 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 complex@bbc.co.uk. We might use what you tell us but we will do so anonymously. If you don’t want your email to be included in the podcast, then please remember to let us know.
    Kimberley is not able to answer emails personally. If you are concerned you have a medical or mental health issue, then please contact your GP or seek expert help. Please also take a look on the BBC Actionline page: https://www.bbc.co.uk/actionline/ where you can find details of organisations offering information and support for common issues.
    Complex is a Loftus Media production for BBC Sounds.
    Producer: Katie Chandler Clarke
    Assistant Producer / Research: Samara Linton
    Executive Producers: Rami Tzabar and Kirsten Lass
    Tech Producer: Reuben Huxtable
    Studio Engineer: Matt Hua
    Sound Designer: Ruth Rainey
    Digital Lead: Richard Berry
    Podcast artwork photography: Darren Skene
    And for BBC Sounds:
    Assistant Commissioner: Izzy Lee-Poulton and Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts
  • Complex with Kimberley Wilson

    Why do we get jealous?

    05/08/2026 | 26 mins.
    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 and valuable tips with the listeners.
    You can get in touch with the show. The email address is: complex@bbc.co.uk. We might use what you tell us, but we will do so anonymously. If you don't want your email to be included in the podcast, then please make that clear in your email.
    Kimberley is not able to answer emails personally. If you are concerned you have a medical or mental health issue, then please contact your GP or seek expert help. Please also take a look on the BBC Action Line page: https://www.bbc.co.uk/actionline/ where you can find details of organisations offering information and support for common issues.
    Complex is a Loftus Media production for BBC Sounds.
    Producer: Katie Chandler Clarke
    Executive Producers: Kirsten Lass and Rami Tzabar
    Researcher: Dr Grace Revill
    Tech Producer: Reuben Huxtable
    Sound Designer: Ruth Rainey
  • Complex with Kimberley Wilson

    When does porn use become a problem?

    29/07/2026 | 30 mins.
    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 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 complex@bbc.co.uk. We might use what you tell us but we will do so anonymously. If you don’t want your email to be included in the podcast, then please remember to let us know.
    Kimberley is not able to answer emails personally. If you are concerned you have a medical or mental health issue, then please contact your GP or seek expert help. Please also take a look on the BBC Actionline page: https://www.bbc.co.uk/actionline/ where you can find details of organisations offering information and support for common issues.
    Complex is a Loftus Media production for BBC Sounds.
    Producer: Rami Tzabar
    Assistant Producer: Katie Chandler Clarke
    Research: Dr Grace Revill
    Executive Producer: Kirsten Lass
    Tech Producer: Reuben Huxtable
    Sound Designer: Ruth Rainey
    Digital Lead: Richard Berry
    Podcast artwork photography: Darren Skene
    And for BBC Sounds:
    Assistant Commissioner: Izzy Lee-Poulton and Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts
  • Complex with Kimberley Wilson

    How to stop masking

    22/07/2026 | 27 mins.
    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 complex@bbc.co.uk. We might use what you tell us but we will do so anonymously. If you don’t want your email to be included in the podcast, then please remember to let us know.
    Kimberley is not able to answer emails personally. If you are concerned you have a medical or mental health issue, then please contact your GP or seek expert help. Please also take a look on the BBC Actionline page: https://www.bbc.co.uk/actionline/ where you can find details of organisations offering information and support for common issues.
    Complex is a Loftus Media production for BBC Sounds.
    Producer: Kirsten Lass
    Assistant Producer and researcher: Samara Linton
    Executive Producer: Rami Tzabar
    Tech Producer: Reuben Huxtable
    Sound Designer: Ruth Rainey
    Digital Lead: Richard Berry
    Podcast artwork photography: Darren Skene
    And for BBC Sounds:
    Assistant Commissioner: Izzy Lee-Poulton and Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts
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About Complex with Kimberley Wilson
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 narcissist? Kimberley Wilson is a chartered psychologist and she's on a mission to help you decide when to be concerned about what your mind is doing - and when not to be. Together with her expert guests - psychologists, psychiatrists and psychotherapists - she shares some valuable tips for how you can manage your mental health better. With the help of listeners' stories, Kimberley delves into different topics from helping you to work out whether you're a people-pleaser and what you can do about it; to understanding what attachment theory is and how it affects your relationship; to unpicking social anxiety and how best to grapple with it. If you have a question or observation about mental health, then please let us know. The email address is complex@bbc.co.uk. We might use what you tell us in the show, but we will make sure to do so anonymously. If you don't want your email to be included in the podcast, then please remember to let us know. Please be aware that Kimberley is not able to answer emails personally. If you are concerned you have a medical or mental health issue, then please contact your GP or seek expert help. Please also take a look on the BBC Actionline page: https://www.bbc.co.uk/actionline/ where you can find details of organisations offering information and support for common issues. Complex is a Loftus Media production for BBC Sounds. Commissioning Producer: Izzy Lee-Poulton Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts
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