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Find a therapist that can help with Illness anxiety disorder (IAD) or hypochondria

Find a therapist who specialises in treating Illness Anxiety Disorder (IAD), commonly known as hypochondria, offering evidence-based interventions such as cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), exposure therapy, and mindfulness techniques to address excessive health-related worries, reduce avoidance behaviours, and promote more realistic perceptions of bodily sensations and health risks.

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The connection and therapeutic alliance to one's therapist is the most important factor for a successful outcome. It's Complicated is the first matching service that balances data and human intelligence to help you find the right match based on your individual background and needs.Our mission is to make therapy accessible to everyone by offering flexible pricing options, so you can find professional support that fits your budget. Whether online or in-person, receive the care you need for depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, and more — available in more than 60 languages.It's Complicated is built and owned by therapists. Since starting in Berlin 2019 we have grown organically into an international platform with local therapist communities in cities such as Berlin, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Lisbon, London, and New York.

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In 2019, two therapists set out to tackle a complicated problem.

One does not have to be a therapist to realize that life is complicated. But finding the right therapist, with whom you can build a strong alliance, doesn't have to be. This is the founding principle of It's Complicated, a global network of +2500 therapists on a mission to build the world's most sustainable marketplace for therapy.A few years in, we've helped tens of thousands of clients and counting, and built thriving therapy communities in cities such as Berlin, Amsterdam, London, Lisbon, and Barcelona as well as online.

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Getting help with Illness anxiety disorder (IAD) or hypochondria

Many have sought help successfully through finding a qualified and compassionate psychotherapist to help with Illness anxiety disorder (IAD) or hypochondria. Seeking professional help is a key step in understanding what you need to gain more stability in everyday life and how to integrate healthy coping mechanisms into your daily routine. To learn how to go about selecting the perfect therapist, read our guide here.

How to choose a therapist specialising in Illness anxiety disorder (IAD) or hypochondria

It's not unusual to feel slightly overwhelmed when choosing a type of therapy. These feelings are completely normal and can be part of the initial stages of seeking therapy. It's important to remember that finding the right fit for you is crucial, and it may take some exploration and open communication with potential therapists to discover the approach and therapist that aligns best with your needs and preferences. Trusting your instincts and being patient with yourself throughout this process can help alleviate some of the overwhelm and lead to a smoother therapeutic journey. If you need additional help in finding a qualified practitioner, It's Complicated offers a free matching service, where our in-house therapists will try to find the best match for you based on your individual needs and preferences.

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Search for practitioners who specialise in Illness anxiety disorder (IAD) or hypochondria and many other approaches in the search tool here in our directory of licensed professionals. For many of us, there's never a more important time than now to nurture our mental health. If you are interested in therapy to assist you in improving your life quality, our platform features over 2,500 mental health professionals from 50+ countries. Counselling is also available in almost 100 languages, both online and in-person, making the search for an accredited psychologist who is knowledgeable about Illness anxiety disorder (IAD) or hypochondria much less complicated.

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