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Whether you're looking for a psychologist, psychotherapist, couples therapist, or coach in Cape Town – It's Complicated has the perfect match for you, available online and in-person. Because life is complicated enough, but finding a therapist in Cape Town shouldn't be.

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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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We're sorry, there are no matches for your selection.Unfortunately, we don't have any therapists listed who match your exact search criteria. But we would be happy to assist you personally with finding the right therapist. Please use our Matching-Service to get personal assistance from our team of psychologists.Find your match

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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 +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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Looking for a therapist in Cape Town? Explore our platform to browse through our experienced team of therapists and psychologists based in Cape Town, and use our hassle-free online booking system for appointments. To learn how to go about selecting the perfect therapist, read our guide here. If there aren't many therapists listed in Cape Town yet, don't worry! Many of our listed therapists offer online counselling as an option. Online private therapy services, couples counselling, or coaching, can be found by using the filter for online therapists in our main directory. If you need some more help in finding a qualified therapist, 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.

How to find a therapist in Cape Town

The philosophy of It's Complicated proudly contains both accessibility and diversity at its heart, and we understand that there are many reasons why you might feel more comfortable with a counsellor who shares similar demographics. 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 English-speaking therapists in Cape Town by filtering by language in the search tool here in our directory of licensed professionals and discover other filter options such as:

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religion
ethnic background
sexual orientation
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It's Complicated: Counselling worldwide

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 2,500 mental health professionals spanning 50+ countries, including South Africa, you can easily connect with accredited psychologists in Cape Town and beyond.

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