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    ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) is a therapeutic approach that encourages individuals to accept their thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that align with their values, promoting psychological flexibility and resilience. If you are looking for a practitioner experienced in ACT, It's Complicated has the perfect match for you, available online and in-person. Because life is complicated, but finding a therapist shouldn't be.

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    Diego de Andrade Silva
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS

    Diego de Andrade Silva

    Diego de Andrade Silva

    Neuropsychologist
    Addictions • ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • Anxiety • Autism spectrum • Borderline personality disorder • Depression • Adjustment disorders
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
    Addictions • ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • Anxiety • Autism spectrum • Borderline personality disorder • Depression • Adjustment disorders
    €45 / session45
    Dublin
    In-person, Online and Text
    Allan Kroskin
    RESPONSE TIME UNKNOWN

    Allan Kroskin

    Allan Kroskin

    Accredited Psychologist
    Mindfulness • Couples therapy • Therapists for Ukraine • Anxiety • Panic attacks • Relationships • Self-confidence
    RESPONSE TIME UNKNOWN
    Mindfulness • Couples therapy • Therapists for Ukraine • Anxiety • Panic attacks • Relationships • Self-confidence
    €50 / session50
    Tallinn
    In-person, Online and Text
    Penelope Myszka
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Penelope Myszka

    Penelope Myszka

    English-Speaking Clinical Psychologist
    Depression • Social anxiety • Economic problems • Anxiety • Health anxiety • Polyamory and Consensual non-monogamy • Therapy for Expats
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Depression • Social anxiety • Economic problems • Anxiety • Health anxiety • Polyamory and Consensual non-monogamy • Therapy for Expats
    €80 / session80
    Warsaw
    Online only
    Titus Schroeter
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS

    Titus Schroeter

    Titus Schroeter

    Psychologischer Psychotherapeut (VT) online
    Depression • ACT: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy • CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapy • Schema therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
    Depression • ACT: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy • CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapy • Schema therapy
    €134 / session134
    Berlin
    Online only
    Anna Maria Todorova
    USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS

    Anna Maria Todorova

    Anna Maria Todorova

    Accredited Psychologist
    Couples therapy • Personal development • Burnout • ACT: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy • CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapy • Holistic approach • Humanistic psychology
    USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS
    Couples therapy • Personal development • Burnout • ACT: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy • CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapy • Holistic approach • Humanistic psychology
    €80 / session80
    London
    Online and Text
    ASPA KONSTANTOUDAKI
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    ASPA KONSTANTOUDAKI

    ASPA KONSTANTOUDAKI

    Psychologist & Psychotherapist
    Anxiety • Attachment • Borderline personality disorder • Depression • Addictions • ACT: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy • DBT: Dialectical Behavior Therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Anxiety • Attachment • Borderline personality disorder • Depression • Addictions • ACT: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy • DBT: Dialectical Behavior Therapy
    €45 / session45
    Athens
    Online only
    Elisa Pezzotti
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 12 HOURS

    Elisa Pezzotti

    Elisa Pezzotti

    Psychologist
    Relationships • Self-confidence • Stress • Therapy for Expats • Personal development • ACT: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy • CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 12 HOURS
    Relationships • Self-confidence • Stress • Therapy for Expats • Personal development • ACT: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy • CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapy
    €55 / session55
    The Hague
    In-person, Online and Text
    Maja Helena Harmes
    Video Profile
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS

    Maja Helena Harmes

    Maja Helena Harmes

    Mindfulness-based Counselling and Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Emotion-Focused Approaches
    Couples therapy • Relationships • Self-confidence • Stress • Autism spectrum • ACT: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy • EFT: Emotionally focused therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
    Couples therapy • Relationships • Self-confidence • Stress • Autism spectrum • ACT: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy • EFT: Emotionally focused therapy
    €90 / session90
    Berlin
    In-person and Online
    Alexander Alkozei
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Alexander Alkozei

    Alexander Alkozei

    Psychological Psychotherapist
    Mindfulness • Autism spectrum • Bipolar Disorder • Panic attacks • Sleep disorders • Anxiety • Pathological gambling
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Mindfulness • Autism spectrum • Bipolar Disorder • Panic attacks • Sleep disorders • Anxiety • Pathological gambling
    €100 / session100
    Berlin
    Online only
    Mirte Knieriem
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

    Mirte Knieriem

    Mirte Knieriem

    Psychologist
    Anxiety • Burnout • Depression • Mindfulness • Addictions • ACT: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy • CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
    Anxiety • Burnout • Depression • Mindfulness • Addictions • ACT: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy • CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapy
    €85 / session85
    Amsterdam
    Online only
    Caroline Rosa
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS

    Caroline Rosa

    Caroline Rosa

    Clinical Psychologist & Psychotherapist
    Anxiety • Female empowerment • Relationships • Therapy for Expats • Anger • Mindfulness • Transitions
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
    Anxiety • Female empowerment • Relationships • Therapy for Expats • Anger • Mindfulness • Transitions
    €65 / session65
    Rotterdam
    Online only
    Julia de Souza Queiroz
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

    Julia de Souza Queiroz

    Julia de Souza Queiroz

    Accredited Clinical Psychologist
    Burnout • Depression • Panic attacks • Personal development • PTSD • Trauma • Anxiety
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
    Burnout • Depression • Panic attacks • Personal development • PTSD • Trauma • Anxiety
    €65 / session65
    Lisbon
    In-person and Online
    Fiona Howie Denny
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS

    Fiona Howie Denny

    Fiona Howie Denny

    Accredited Counsellor
    Couples therapy • Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) • Anxiety • Therapists for Ukraine • ACT: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy • CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapy • DBT: Dialectical Behavior Therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
    Couples therapy • Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) • Anxiety • Therapists for Ukraine • ACT: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy • CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapy • DBT: Dialectical Behavior Therapy
    £50 / session50
    London
    Online only
    Julina Sorgenfrei
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS

    Julina Sorgenfrei

    Julina Sorgenfrei

    Clinical Psychologist
    Burnout • Career • Mindfulness • Relationships • Stress • Anxiety • Therapy for Expats
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
    Burnout • Career • Mindfulness • Relationships • Stress • Anxiety • Therapy for Expats
    €90 / session90
    Hamburg
    Online only
    Nikolina Smith
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS

    Nikolina Smith

    Nikolina Smith

    Psychologist & Counsellor
    Burnout • Couples therapy • Depression • Mindfulness • Anxiety • ACT: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy • EFT: Emotionally focused therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
    Burnout • Couples therapy • Depression • Mindfulness • Anxiety • ACT: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy • EFT: Emotionally focused therapy
    €110 / session110
    Berlin
    In-person and Online
    Patrick Walinga
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Patrick Walinga

    Patrick Walinga

    Clinical Psychologist
    Anxiety • Depression • Burnout • ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • Social anxiety • Therapy for Expats • Stress
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Anxiety • Depression • Burnout • ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • Social anxiety • Therapy for Expats • Stress
    €95 / session95
    Amsterdam
    In-person and Online
    Martina Vignando
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Martina Vignando

    Martina Vignando

    Psychologist
    Anxiety • Attachment • Autism spectrum • Mindfulness • Relationships • ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • ACT: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Anxiety • Attachment • Autism spectrum • Mindfulness • Relationships • ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • ACT: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
    €90 / session90
    Utrecht
    Online and Text
    Shai Shinar
    Video Profile
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

    Shai Shinar

    Shai Shinar

    Integrative Psychotherapist
    Depression • Trauma • Anxiety • Therapy for Expats • Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) • Stress • Parenthood
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
    Depression • Trauma • Anxiety • Therapy for Expats • Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) • Stress • Parenthood
    €80 / session80
    Barcelona
    In-person and Online
    Yuliya Denysenko
    Video Profile
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Yuliya Denysenko

    Yuliya Denysenko

    Clinical Psychologist
    Relationships • Somatic Experiencing • Mindfulness • Stress • Social anxiety • Depression • Therapy for Expats
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Relationships • Somatic Experiencing • Mindfulness • Stress • Social anxiety • Depression • Therapy for Expats
    €82 / session82
    Hamburg
    Online and Text
    Insa Stangier
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Insa Stangier

    Insa Stangier

    Klinische Psychologin
    Anxiety • Depression • Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) • Panic attacks • Burnout • Sleep disorders • ACT: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Anxiety • Depression • Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) • Panic attacks • Burnout • Sleep disorders • ACT: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
    €60 / session60
    Berlin
    Online and Text
    Sophie Homeyer
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS

    Sophie Homeyer

    Sophie Homeyer

    Counselling Psychologist
    Burnout • Self-confidence • Social anxiety • Stress • ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) • Depression
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
    Burnout • Self-confidence • Social anxiety • Stress • ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) • Depression
    €100 / session100
    Berlin
    In-person and Online
    Anasia Sokratous
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Anasia Sokratous

    Anasia Sokratous

    Counselling Psychologist
    Anxiety • Co-Dependency • Trauma • Anger • Couples therapy • Attachment • Burnout
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Anxiety • Co-Dependency • Trauma • Anger • Couples therapy • Attachment • Burnout
    €60 / session60
    Paphos
    In-person, Online and Text
    Mark Smith
    USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS

    Mark Smith

    Mark Smith

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Psychotherapist
    Self-confidence • Sexual dysfunctions • Spirituality • Anxiety • ACT: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy • CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapy • Coaching
    USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS
    Self-confidence • Sexual dysfunctions • Spirituality • Anxiety • ACT: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy • CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapy • Coaching
    €95 / session95
    Berlin
    In-person and Online
    Sarah Turc
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS

    Sarah Turc

    Sarah Turc

    Psychologist
    Attachment • Depression • Therapy for Expats • Trauma • Anxiety • Burnout • Relationships
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
    Attachment • Depression • Therapy for Expats • Trauma • Anxiety • Burnout • Relationships
    €65 / session65
    The Hague
    In-person and Online
    Kadri Arula
    Video Profile
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS

    Kadri Arula

    Kadri Arula

    Counsellor
    Anxiety • Attachment • Trauma • Depression • Relationships • ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • ACT: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
    Anxiety • Attachment • Trauma • Depression • Relationships • ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • ACT: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
    €80 / session80
    Berlin
    Online only
    Emma Mackintosh
    Video Profile
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

    Emma Mackintosh

    Emma Mackintosh

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Psychotherapist
    Anxiety • Burnout • Career • Depression • Self-confidence • Therapy for Expats • High Sensitivity
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
    Anxiety • Burnout • Career • Depression • Self-confidence • Therapy for Expats • High Sensitivity
    €70 / session70
    Paris
    Online only
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    About It's Complicated

    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 +1500 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, Munich, and Athens as well as online.

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    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and its applications

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a contemporary therapeutic approach rooted in cognitive behavioural principles. Developed in the late 20th century, ACT aims to enhance psychological flexibility by fostering acceptance of internal experiences and promoting committed action aligned with personal values. It is practised by skilled professionals who assist individuals in developing psychological flexibility amidst life's challenges. At It's Complicated, our team of therapists specialises in guiding clients through the process of accepting difficult thoughts and emotions while committing to actions that align with their values. Through collaborative exploration, we help individuals build resilience and create meaningful lives, even in the face of adversity.

     

    How Acceptance and Commitment Therapy works

    The therapeutic process in ACT involves mindfulness, acceptance, and behavioural change strategies. The goal is for the person to have increased psychological flexibility, by practicing being in the present moment with openness to our experience, and taking action that is guided by their values. To reach this goal mindfulnesses exercises are practiced in the ACT process. Our therapists create a supportive environment for clients to observe their thoughts and emotions without judgment, fostering acceptance and compassion towards oneself. Through experiential exercises and values clarification, individuals gain clarity on what truly matters to them, enabling them to take meaningful action towards their goals.

     

    Is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy right for you?

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy offers a pragmatic approach to navigating life's challenges and fostering psychological resilience. Whether struggling with anxiety, depression, or relationship issues, ACT provides practical tools for managing distress and living a more fulfilling life. If you're seeking to cultivate acceptance, mindfulness, and value-driven action, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy may offer valuable insights and strategies for personal growth. Connect with a skilled therapist from the It's Complicated community now.

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    “Real progress demands hard conversations. Real dialogue is messy, uncomfortable, unapologetic. And disagreement isn’t betrayal. Peace comes not from nodding in agreement, but from fighting through –  and for – our hardest truths” – Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib  When Russia invaded Ukraine, I made a conscious choice to step back from the news. I remember that

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