It's Complicated

Find a therapist that can help with Therapy for Expats

For expats, finding a therapist abroad who understands their unique challenges is crucial. Expat therapy is tailored to provide support in navigating the complexities of living away from home. It offers a space to address homesickness, cultural shock, and adaptation strategies, helping expats manage their experiences more effectively. With professional guidance, expats can achieve a smoother transition and foster a more fulfilling life in their new environment.

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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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Find a therapist, psychologist, counsellor or coach based on your preferences.
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Alexandra Mangold

Alexandra Mangold

Accredited Psychotherapist
Spirituality • Grief & Loss • Self-confidence • Adolescent • Trauma • Transitions • Therapy for Expats
RESPONSE TIME UNKNOWN
Spirituality • Grief & Loss • Self-confidence • Adolescent • Trauma • Transitions • Therapy for Expats
180 / session180
Kenmare
In-person and Online
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

Ekaterina Mariposa

Ekaterina Mariposa

Psychotherapist & Counsellor
Anxiety • Co-Dependency • Narcissistic abuse • Parenthood • Therapy for Expats • Trauma • Relationships
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
Anxiety • Co-Dependency • Narcissistic abuse • Parenthood • Therapy for Expats • Trauma • Relationships
$55 / session55
Tbilisi
Online only
Video Profile
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

Mauro Cappelli

Mauro Cappelli

Clinical Psychologist
Bipolar Disorder • Borderline personality disorder • Burnout • Depression • Therapy for Expats • Trauma • Anxiety
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
Bipolar Disorder • Borderline personality disorder • Burnout • Depression • Therapy for Expats • Trauma • Anxiety
65 / session65
Innsbruck
Online only
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

Inês Teixeira de Matos

Inês Teixeira de Matos

Licensed Psychologist
Anxiety • Autism spectrum • ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • Depression • Therapy for Expats • Eating disorders • Parenthood
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
Anxiety • Autism spectrum • ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • Depression • Therapy for Expats • Eating disorders • Parenthood
60 / session60
Lisbon
In-person and Online
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS

Nicole Hoxha, PhDc.

Nicole Hoxha, PhDc.

Psychotherapist
LGBTQI • Personal development • Stress • Therapy for Expats • Transitions • Career • Psychoanalysis
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
LGBTQI • Personal development • Stress • Therapy for Expats • Transitions • Career • Psychoanalysis
100 / session100
Vienna
In-person and Online
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS

Elvyre Gobert

Elvyre Gobert

Clinical psychologist (M.Sc. Psychology)
PTSD • Therapy for Expats • LGBTQI • Grief & Loss • Gender identity • Dissociative disorders • EMDR
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
PTSD • Therapy for Expats • LGBTQI • Grief & Loss • Gender identity • Dissociative disorders • EMDR
80 / session80
Berlin
Online only
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
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

Antonella Herrero Alles

Antonella Herrero Alles

Psychologist
Burnout • Depression • Stress • Therapy for Expats • Anxiety • CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapy • Systemic therapy
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
Burnout • Depression • Stress • Therapy for Expats • Anxiety • CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapy • Systemic therapy
40 / session40
Nijmegen
Online only
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

Anna Kuskova

Anna Kuskova

Clinical Psychologist & Psychotherapist
Burnout • Depression • Mood (affective) disorders • Therapy for Expats • Anxiety • CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapy • Logotherapy
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
Burnout • Depression • Mood (affective) disorders • Therapy for Expats • Anxiety • CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapy • Logotherapy
60 / session60
Stockholm
Online and Text
Video Profile
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

Hattie Appleby

Hattie Appleby

Accredited Counsellor
Anxiety • PTSD • Self-confidence • Sexual abuse • Supervision for therapists • Therapy for Expats • Adolescent
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
Anxiety • PTSD • Self-confidence • Sexual abuse • Supervision for therapists • Therapy for Expats • Adolescent
80 / session80
Oviedo
Online only
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

Johanna Liasides

Johanna Liasides

Psychologist- Psychotherapist (Msc, PhDc)
ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • Asperger's syndrome (AS) • Co-Dependency • Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) • Teen counselling • Therapy for Expats • ADHD Assessment
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • Asperger's syndrome (AS) • Co-Dependency • Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) • Teen counselling • Therapy for Expats • ADHD Assessment
80 / session80
Kifisia
Online only
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

Isabelle Brückmann

Isabelle Brückmann

Klinische Psychologin
Binge eating disorder • Bulimia • Eating disorders • Mindfulness • Stress • Therapy for Expats • Anorexia
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
Binge eating disorder • Bulimia • Eating disorders • Mindfulness • Stress • Therapy for Expats • Anorexia
65 / session65
Brussels
Online only
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS

Katja Meixner

Katja Meixner

Gestalt Psychotherapist
Relationships • Therapy for Expats • Grief & Loss • Couples therapy • Burnout • Self-confidence • Parenthood
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
Relationships • Therapy for Expats • Grief & Loss • Couples therapy • Burnout • Self-confidence • Parenthood
75 / session75
Barcelona
In-person and Online
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

Sonia Trembacz

Sonia Trembacz

Psychological Counsellor
Depression • Grief & Loss • Relationships • Anxiety • Therapy for Expats • Sexuality • Dream analysis
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
Depression • Grief & Loss • Relationships • Anxiety • Therapy for Expats • Sexuality • Dream analysis
65 / session65
Berlin
Online and Text
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

Gamze Farz

Gamze Farz

Clinical Psychologist & Psychotherapist
Attachment • Depression • LGBTQI • Postpartum depression (PPD) • Therapy for Expats • Trauma • Anxiety
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
Attachment • Depression • LGBTQI • Postpartum depression (PPD) • Therapy for Expats • Trauma • Anxiety
75 / session75
Istanbul
Online only
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

Stefan Harich

Stefan Harich

Psychodynamic Counsellor
Burnout • Mindfulness • Stress • Therapy for Expats • Anxiety • Self-confidence • Social anxiety
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
Burnout • Mindfulness • Stress • Therapy for Expats • Anxiety • Self-confidence • Social anxiety
75 / session75
Berlin
In-person and Online
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

Fiona Walsh

Fiona Walsh

Accredited Body Therapist
Burnout • Depression • Grief & Loss • LGBTQI • Therapy for Expats • Trauma • Anxiety
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
Burnout • Depression • Grief & Loss • LGBTQI • Therapy for Expats • Trauma • Anxiety
120 / session120
Berlin
In-person, Online and Text
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

Sümeyye Sancaktar

Sümeyye Sancaktar

Clinical Psychologist
Depression • LGBTQI • Relationships • Therapy for Expats • Trauma • Anxiety • Psychodynamic therapy
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
Depression • LGBTQI • Relationships • Therapy for Expats • Trauma • Anxiety • Psychodynamic therapy
80 / session80
Berlin
Online only
Video Profile
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS

Nadia Marolda

Nadia Marolda

Licensed Psychologist
Couples therapy • Crisis intervention • Therapy for Expats • Trauma • Anxiety • Crisis Response • Counselling
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
Couples therapy • Crisis intervention • Therapy for Expats • Trauma • Anxiety • Crisis Response • Counselling
CHF130 / session130
Lausanne
Online only
Video Profile
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

Irina Tsyplenkova

Irina Tsyplenkova

Gestalt Psychotherapist
Grief & Loss • Relationships • Therapy for Expats • Couples therapy • Anxiety • Kink and BDSM Knowledgeable • Coaching
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
Grief & Loss • Relationships • Therapy for Expats • Couples therapy • Anxiety • Kink and BDSM Knowledgeable • Coaching
70 / session70
Tbilisi
In-person, Online and Text
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

Panos Chronis

Panos Chronis

Couples therapist, Existential Psychotherapist & Supervisor
Couples therapy • Addictions • Trauma • Relationships • Supervision for therapists • Therapy for Expats • EFT: Emotionally focused therapy
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
Couples therapy • Addictions • Trauma • Relationships • Supervision for therapists • Therapy for Expats • EFT: Emotionally focused therapy
80 / session80
Helsinki
Online only
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

Kim Metzen

Kim Metzen

Psychologist & Counsellor
Burnout • Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) • Social anxiety • Therapy for Expats • Anxiety
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
Burnout • Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) • Social anxiety • Therapy for Expats • Anxiety
130 / session130
Amsterdam
Online and Text
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

Alexandra Bethencourt Meinster

Alexandra Bethencourt Meinster

Psychologist
Burnout • Career • Mindfulness • Stress • Anxiety • Depression • Therapy for Expats
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
Burnout • Career • Mindfulness • Stress • Anxiety • Depression • Therapy for Expats
60 / session60
Amsterdam
Online and Text
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

Damla Çaprak Uysal

Damla Çaprak Uysal

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
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

Debora Di Scala

Debora Di Scala

Psychologist
Anxiety • Therapy for Expats • Gender identity • LGBTQI • Self-confidence • ACT: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy • Breathwork
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
Anxiety • Therapy for Expats • Gender identity • LGBTQI • Self-confidence • ACT: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy • Breathwork
70 / session70
Rotterdam
In-person and Online
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 12 HOURS

Maryna Tymoshenko

Maryna Tymoshenko

Gestalt Psychotherapist
Anxiety • Burnout • Relationships • Therapy for Expats • Addictions • Crisis intervention • Personal development
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 12 HOURS
Anxiety • Burnout • Relationships • Therapy for Expats • Addictions • Crisis intervention • Personal development
60 / session60
Edinburgh
Online and Text

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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Getting help with Therapy for Expats

Many have sought help successfully through finding a qualified and compassionate psychotherapist to help with Therapy for Expats. 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 Therapy for Expats

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.

It’s Complicated: Counselling worldwide

Search for practitioners who specialise in Therapy for Expats 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 1,500 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 Therapy for Expats much less complicated.

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