From Lapa to Santos: Whether you're looking for a psychologist, psychotherapist, couples therapist, or coach in Lisbon – It's Complicated has the perfect match for you, available online and in-person. Because life is complicated, but finding a therapist in Lisbon shouldn't be.
It is said that the Tagus leads to the world, just as good therapy leads you to yourself. It’s Complicated has finally made the search for therapy in Lisbon effortless with convenient online booking for appointments, personalised search options and a comprehensive directory of the city’s best mental health professionals ready to give support both online and in person. At its heart our philosophy contains both accessibility and diversity, so we understand that there are many reasons why you might feel more comfortable with a counsellor who shares similar demographics. That's why we've made it simple to find a therapist who fits your specific needs. Want to know more about how therapy works in Lisbon? Check out this blog post on how to find a therapist in Lisbon.
If you have specific preferences for your therapist, you can use our built-in therapy search filters to find the right fit for you. Search for Portuguese-speaking or English-speaking therapists in Lisbon by filtering by language in the search tool here in our directory of licensed professionals and discover other filter options such as gender identify, religion, ethnic background, sexual orientation, or therapeutic approach. If you need some more help in finding a qualified therapist in Lisbon, 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 is as diverse as the city of Lisbon, and we not only offer traditional approaches like CBT or psychoanalysis, but also more specific therapy types such as:
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 we operate in nearly 100 languages, offering both online and in-person sessions. With a diverse network of over 1,500 mental health professionals spanning 80+ countries, including Portugal, you can easily connect with accredited psychologists in Lisbon and beyond.
Finding a therapist in Lisbon is tricky, whether you’re an expat living in Portugal or a permanent resident here. This reality is especially disheartening when considering Portugal’s sobering status as the bearer of the second-highest prevalence of mental disorders in Europe. The country stands at a concerning 22.9%, as per the Society of Psychiatry and
Going to therapy for the first time or going to a new therapist is a bold step. Thus, it might elicit some strong feelings. For example, will I make progress? Is this person a good fit for me? What if I feel worse? These apprehensions are expected, and they accompany the process of entering therapy.
If we take a moment to look at the history of psychology and psychiatry, it becomes clear just how complicit these fields have been in upholding oppressive structures. Like many accepted and seemingly “objective” standards, therapeutic modalities and approaches are rife with patriarchal, capitalistic, white-supremacist, and cis/hetero/mono-normative underpinnings. Historically, these fields have often pathologized diverse