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    One does not have to be a therapist to realise 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 2,500+ therapists on a mission to build the world's most sustainable therapy platform.A few years in, we've helped tens of thousands of clients and counting, and built thriving therapy communities in major European cities such as , , , , and .
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    Damla Polatcan
    RESPONSE TIME UNKNOWN

    Damla Polatcan

    Damla Polatcan

    Psychological Counsellor
    Chronic Illness • Grief & Loss • Health anxiety • Relationships • Social anxiety • Trauma • Panic attacks
    RESPONSE TIME UNKNOWN
    Chronic Illness • Grief & Loss • Health anxiety • Relationships • Social anxiety • Trauma • Panic attacks
    €60 / session60
    Istanbul
    Online only
    S Davis  Porterfield
    RESPONSE TIME UNKNOWN

    S Davis Porterfield

    S Davis Porterfield

    Psychological Counsellor
    Therapy for Expats • Children • Adolescent • Burnout • Career • Chronic Illness • Depression
    RESPONSE TIME UNKNOWN
    Therapy for Expats • Children • Adolescent • Burnout • Career • Chronic Illness • Depression
    €85 / session85
    Auxerre
    Online only
    Marian Taboada
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Marian Taboada

    Marian Taboada

    Health Psychologist
    Grief & Loss • Chronic Illness • Spirituality • Spiritual crisis • Transitions • Therapy for Expats • CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Grief & Loss • Chronic Illness • Spirituality • Spiritual crisis • Transitions • Therapy for Expats • CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapy
    €60 / session60
    Madrid
    In-person and Online
    Elizaveta Zaikina (MSc)
    USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS

    Elizaveta Zaikina (MSc)

    Elizaveta Zaikina (MSc)

    Sexologist & Clinical Psychologist
    Sexual dysfunctions • Sexuality • Sexual abuse • Chronic Illness • Harm reduction • Relationships • CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS
    Sexual dysfunctions • Sexuality • Sexual abuse • Chronic Illness • Harm reduction • Relationships • CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapy
    €110 / session110
    Rome
    Online only
    Lara Bauerkamp
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Lara Bauerkamp

    Lara Bauerkamp

    Couples Therapist & Systemic Therapist
    Relationships • Career • Midlife Transitions • Couples therapy • Stress • Anxiety • Chronic Illness
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Relationships • Career • Midlife Transitions • Couples therapy • Stress • Anxiety • Chronic Illness
    €95 / session95
    Berlin
    In-person, Online and Text
    Félix Mora Burrel
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Félix Mora Burrel

    Félix Mora Burrel

    Psychologist
    Burnout • Depression • Grief & Loss • Relationships • Anxiety • Chronic Illness • Divorce
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Burnout • Depression • Grief & Loss • Relationships • Anxiety • Chronic Illness • Divorce
    €80 / session80
    Barcelona
    In-person and Online
    Felix Schmidt
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

    Felix Schmidt

    Felix Schmidt

    Clinical Psychologist & Neuropsychologist
    Anxiety • Depression • Stress • Addictions • Relationships • Chronic Illness • Trauma
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
    Anxiety • Depression • Stress • Addictions • Relationships • Chronic Illness • Trauma
    €85 / session85
    Cologne
    Online and Text
    Lucy H
    RESPONSE TIME UNKNOWN

    Lucy H

    Lucy H

    Psychologist
    Anxiety • Burnout • Chronic Illness • Therapy for Expats • Stress • Mindfulness • Relationships
    RESPONSE TIME UNKNOWN
    Anxiety • Burnout • Chronic Illness • Therapy for Expats • Stress • Mindfulness • Relationships
    €100 / session100
    Amsterdam
    Online only
    Hendrik Berg
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

    Hendrik Berg

    Hendrik Berg

    Counsellor
    Chronic Illness • Gender identity • LGBTQ+ • Academic or educational problems • ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • Activism • Relationships
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
    Chronic Illness • Gender identity • LGBTQ+ • Academic or educational problems • ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • Activism • Relationships
    €90 / session90
    Berlin
    In-person and Online
    Anastasia Stavrou
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Anastasia Stavrou

    Anastasia Stavrou

    Counsellor & Coach
    Anxiety • Chronic Illness • Grief & Loss • Relationships • Transitions • Trauma • Depression
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Anxiety • Chronic Illness • Grief & Loss • Relationships • Transitions • Trauma • Depression
    €65 / session65
    York
    Online only
    Elise Borgese
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS

    Elise Borgese

    Elise Borgese

    Counsellor & Social worker
    Anxiety • Burnout • Chronic Illness • Grief & Loss • Health anxiety • LGBTQ+ • Relationships
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
    Anxiety • Burnout • Chronic Illness • Grief & Loss • Health anxiety • LGBTQ+ • Relationships
    €95 / session95
    Copenhagen
    In-person and Online
    Nicole Pieper
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    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

    Nicole Pieper

    Nicole Pieper

    Somatic Coach & Relationship Coach
    High Sensitivity • Female empowerment • Midlife Transitions • Therapy for Expats • Trauma • Narcissistic abuse • Chronic Illness
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
    High Sensitivity • Female empowerment • Midlife Transitions • Therapy for Expats • Trauma • Narcissistic abuse • Chronic Illness
    €120 / session120
    Berlin
    In-person and Online
    Julie Haas
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 12 HOURS

    Julie Haas

    Julie Haas

    Psychologist
    Therapy for Expats • Anxiety • Burnout • Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) • Chronic Illness • Health anxiety • Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 12 HOURS
    Therapy for Expats • Anxiety • Burnout • Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) • Chronic Illness • Health anxiety • Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
    €85 / session85
    Prague
    Online only
    Karolin Horn
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

    Karolin Horn

    Karolin Horn

    Integrative Therapist & Hypnotherapist
    Trauma • Complex PTSD • Dissociative disorders • Chronic Illness • Chronic Pain • Dissociative identity disorder (DID) • Grief & Loss
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
    Trauma • Complex PTSD • Dissociative disorders • Chronic Illness • Chronic Pain • Dissociative identity disorder (DID) • Grief & Loss
    €85 / session85
    Berlin
    Online only
    Marianna Andrianakou
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Marianna Andrianakou

    Marianna Andrianakou

    Psychologist
    Anxiety • Attachment • Chronic Illness • Health anxiety • LGBTQ+ • Relationships • Parenthood
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Anxiety • Attachment • Chronic Illness • Health anxiety • LGBTQ+ • Relationships • Parenthood
    €75 / session75
    Amsterdam
    In-person and Online
    Jonna Paukkunen
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

    Jonna Paukkunen

    Jonna Paukkunen

    Sex Therapist & Psychologist
    Sexuality • Sexual dysfunctions • Disorders of sexual preference • LGBTQ+ • Relationships • Anxiety • Chronic Illness
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
    Sexuality • Sexual dysfunctions • Disorders of sexual preference • LGBTQ+ • Relationships • Anxiety • Chronic Illness
    €85 / session85
    Rotterdam
    Online only
    Sabrina Kolb
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS

    Sabrina Kolb

    Sabrina Kolb

    Psychological Psychotherapist
    ADHD Assessment • Chronic Illness • Depression • Complex PTSD • Trauma • Anxiety • Attachment
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
    ADHD Assessment • Chronic Illness • Depression • Complex PTSD • Trauma • Anxiety • Attachment
    €100 / session100
    Berlin
    Online only
    Gertraud Hagedorn
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS

    Gertraud Hagedorn

    Gertraud Hagedorn

    Medical Psychotherapist & Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Therapist
    Relationships • Burnout • Chronic Illness • Divorce • Self-confidence • Depression • Persistent somatoform pain disorder
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
    Relationships • Burnout • Chronic Illness • Divorce • Self-confidence • Depression • Persistent somatoform pain disorder
    €100 / session100
    Leer
    Online and Text
    Elliot Lima-Pinto Helt
    USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS

    Elliot Lima-Pinto Helt

    Elliot Lima-Pinto Helt

    Couples Counsellor & Coach
    LGBTQ+ • Chronic Illness • ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • Autism spectrum • Couples therapy • Polyamory and Consensual non-monogamy • Dissociative identity disorder (DID)
    USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS
    LGBTQ+ • Chronic Illness • ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • Autism spectrum • Couples therapy • Polyamory and Consensual non-monogamy • Dissociative identity disorder (DID)
    €110 / session110
    Berlin
    Online only
    Dr Nushka Marinova
    USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS

    Dr Nushka Marinova

    Dr Nushka Marinova

    Psychologist & Integrative Counsellor
    Anxiety • PTSD • Chronic Illness • Stress • Depression • Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) • Autism spectrum
    USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS
    Anxiety • PTSD • Chronic Illness • Stress • Depression • Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) • Autism spectrum
    €90 / session90
    Amsterdam
    In-person and Online
    Lea Ritter
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS

    Lea Ritter

    Lea Ritter

    Psychologist
    Anxiety • Binge eating disorder • Chronic Illness • Depression • Eating disorders • Mindfulness • Therapy for Expats
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
    Anxiety • Binge eating disorder • Chronic Illness • Depression • Eating disorders • Mindfulness • Therapy for Expats
    €49 / session49
    Antigua Guatemala
    In-person, Online and Text
    Claudia Stefan
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Claudia Stefan

    Claudia Stefan

    Clinical Psychologist & Counselling Psychologist
    Anxiety • Relationships • Career • Complex PTSD • Burnout • Chronic Illness • Clinical psychology
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Anxiety • Relationships • Career • Complex PTSD • Burnout • Chronic Illness • Clinical psychology
    €90 / session90
    Hanover
    Online only
    Maita Nichols
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Maita Nichols

    Maita Nichols

    Jungian Psychoanalyst
    Depression • Dream analysis • Psychological abuse • PTSD • Trauma • Chronic Illness • Jungian therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Depression • Dream analysis • Psychological abuse • PTSD • Trauma • Chronic Illness • Jungian therapy
    £70 / session70
    Cambridge
    Online only
    Kerstin Neumann
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS

    Kerstin Neumann

    Kerstin Neumann

    Psychologist
    Chronic Illness • Relationships • Self-confidence • Midlife Transitions • Female empowerment • ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • High Sensitivity
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
    Chronic Illness • Relationships • Self-confidence • Midlife Transitions • Female empowerment • ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • High Sensitivity
    €98 / session98
    Berlin
    In-person and Online
    Luiza Bugajna
    USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS

    Luiza Bugajna

    Luiza Bugajna

    EMDR Psychotherapist & Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Psychotherapist
    Acute Stress Disorder • Anger • Anxiety • Attachment • Burnout • Chronic Illness • Complex PTSD
    USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS
    Acute Stress Disorder • Anger • Anxiety • Attachment • Burnout • Chronic Illness • Complex PTSD
    €120 / session120
    London
    Online and Text
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    Getting help with Chronic Illness

    Many have sought help successfully through finding a qualified and compassionate psychotherapist to help with Chronic Illness . 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 Chronic Illness

    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 Chronic Illness 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 Chronic Illness much less complicated.

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