Rob Hill is a relational psychotherapist with a private practice in London, UK, in which he works with individuals, couples and families. He also offers supervision to other psychotherapists. His psychotherapy and supervision training was at Metanoia Institute, London.

• AcknowledgementsAbout the authorPrologue1. 'Hesitating' - Part I2. The love of truth3. 'Hesitating' - Part II4. Telling the truth in everyday life5. Types of truth and truthtelling6. 'Things left unsaid'7. Truthtelling and power I: In the royal palace8. Truthtelling and power II: In the therapy room9. 'Are you going to shoot me?'10. Shame, privacy, and awe11. Narcissism: What truth must not touch12. Truthtelling, love, and hate13. 'Let me know when you trust me'14. The impact of not speaking: Fatigue and madness15. Narcissism again: Taking possession of the truth16. Beyond narcissism: Sharing the truth17. 'What’s The Point Of Me?'18. The craft of truthtelling19. Styles of truthtelling: Provocation or attunement20. The last essayNotes

'In the post-truth age, where truth is seen as optional, Rob Hill conveys with exquisite vignettes and illustrations from his work, the intricacies and struggles of truthtelling. He doesn’t swerve to avoid discomfort or difficulty, and provides an inspiring read to all those who make “use of self” an integral part of their practice. His well-researched reflections look at shame, narcissism, and power, and how these shape our perception of truth – both in interpersonal work and larger systems. This is an important book for our times, as we sit with the struggles, risks, and vital importance of truthtelling in the therapy room and beyond.'