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    Maria Dolgopolova

    Maria Dolgopolova

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    Relationships • Active Imagination • Dream analysis • Individuation • Anxiety • Depression • Borderline personality disorder
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    US$100 / session100
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    Julius Vaerst

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    João Carvalho

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    Aby S. Yousefi
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    Aby S. Yousefi

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    Social anxiety • Therapy for Expats • Depression • Trauma • Transgenerational • Panic attacks • Grief & Loss
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    Social anxiety • Therapy for Expats • Depression • Trauma • Transgenerational • Panic attacks • Grief & Loss
    €120 / session120
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    Jan Müller-Popkes
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    Jan Müller-Popkes

    Jan Müller-Popkes

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    €75 / session75
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    Marc D Ritter
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    Marc D Ritter

    Marc D Ritter

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    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
    Anxiety • Depression • Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) • Men's Work • Social media addiction • ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapy
    €100 / session100
    Munich
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    Diogo Pereira

    Diogo Pereira

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    Anxiety • Depression • Relationships • Trauma • Personal development • Dysthymia • Self-confidence
    €50 / session50
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    Genica Robbins
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    Genica Robbins

    Genica Robbins

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    €900 / session900
    Copenhagen
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    Penelope Myszka
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    Penelope Myszka

    Penelope Myszka

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    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
    €100 / session100
    Warsaw
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    Robert Rozek
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Robert Rozek

    Robert Rozek

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    Anxiety • Burnout • Depression • Stress • Trauma • Autism spectrum • ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
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    Laura Nicola Susanna Wallossek

    Laura Nicola Susanna Wallossek

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    ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • Anxiety • Depression • Stress • Academic or educational problems • Somatoform disorders • Autism spectrum
    €100 / session100
    Düsseldorf
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    Jan Philippi
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    Jan Philippi

    Jan Philippi

    Psychologist
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    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
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    €90 / session90
    Vienna
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    Mariia Massaliutina
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    Mariia Massaliutina

    Mariia Massaliutina

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    Burnout • Depression • Relationships • Social anxiety • Stress • Supervision for therapists • Anxiety
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
    Burnout • Depression • Relationships • Social anxiety • Stress • Supervision for therapists • Anxiety
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    Nicola Gray
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    Nicola Gray

    Nicola Gray

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    Anxiety • Depression • Relationships • Trauma • LGBTQ+ • Therapy for Expats • Female empowerment
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    Anxiety • Depression • Relationships • Trauma • LGBTQ+ • Therapy for Expats • Female empowerment
    €60 / session60
    Lisbon
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    Miguel Moita
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    Miguel Moita

    Miguel Moita

    Counsellor
    Attachment • Depression • Narcissistic abuse • Supervision for therapists • Anxiety • Psychoanalysis • Psychotherapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 12 HOURS
    Attachment • Depression • Narcissistic abuse • Supervision for therapists • Anxiety • Psychoanalysis • Psychotherapy
    €110 / session110
    Lisbon
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    Felix M.
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    Felix M.

    Felix M.

    Psychodynamic Counsellor & Psychodynamic Psychotherapist
    Depression • Anxiety • Relationships • Trauma • Attachment • Self-confidence • Psychoanalysis
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
    Depression • Anxiety • Relationships • Trauma • Attachment • Self-confidence • Psychoanalysis
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    Marie Nerstheimer

    Marie Nerstheimer

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    Anxiety • Self-confidence • High Sensitivity • Stress • Depression • Personal development • Attachment
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
    Anxiety • Self-confidence • High Sensitivity • Stress • Depression • Personal development • Attachment
    €80 / session80
    Leipzig
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    Sina Karbasizade
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    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS

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    Sina Karbasizade

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    Depression • Self-confidence • Stress • Trauma • Anxiety • Couples therapy • LGBTQ+
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
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    Anton Freund

    Anton Freund

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    Attachment • Co-Dependency • Depression • Mindfulness • Relationships • Anxiety • Polyamory and Consensual non-monogamy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
    Attachment • Co-Dependency • Depression • Mindfulness • Relationships • Anxiety • Polyamory and Consensual non-monogamy
    €80 / session80
    Hamburg
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    Melania Focone
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    Melania Focone

    Melania Focone

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    Attachment • Depression • Female empowerment • Stress • Anxiety • Clinical psychology • Gestalt therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS
    Attachment • Depression • Female empowerment • Stress • Anxiety • Clinical psychology • Gestalt therapy
    €90 / session90
    Berlin
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    Anna Kruse
    Video Profile
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

    Anna Kruse

    Anna Kruse

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    Depression • Eating disorders • Anxiety • High Sensitivity • Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) • Couples therapy • Relationships
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
    Depression • Eating disorders • Anxiety • High Sensitivity • Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) • Couples therapy • Relationships
    €100 / session100
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    Marina Sarli
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Marina Sarli

    Marina Sarli

    Psychologist & Clinical Psychologist
    Anxiety • Depression • Relationships • Trauma • Grief & Loss • LGBTQ+ • Attachment
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
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    €80 / session80
    Athens
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    Traianos Panagiotidis
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Traianos Panagiotidis

    Traianos Panagiotidis

    Psychologist
    Burnout • Depression • LGBTQ+ • Relationships • Self-confidence • Anxiety • CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Burnout • Depression • LGBTQ+ • Relationships • Self-confidence • Anxiety • CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapy
    €60 / session60
    Amsterdam
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    Video Profile
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS

    Sacha Skott

    Sacha Skott

    Psychotherapist & Couples Psychotherapist
    Anxiety • Depression • Trauma • Couples therapy • Stress • Self-confidence • Complex PTSD
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
    Anxiety • Depression • Trauma • Couples therapy • Stress • Self-confidence • Complex PTSD
    €100 / session100
    Copenhagen
    In-person and Online
    Dipl.-Psych. Maria Kluger
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS

    Dipl.-Psych. Maria Kluger

    Dipl.-Psych. Maria Kluger

    Psychologist & Psychodynamic Counsellor
    Depression • Panic attacks • Personal development • Anxiety • Relationships • Somatoform disorders • Stress
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
    Depression • Panic attacks • Personal development • Anxiety • Relationships • Somatoform disorders • Stress
    €89 / session89
    Halle
    In-person and Online
    Voytec Domagalski
    Video Profile
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS

    Voytec Domagalski

    Voytec Domagalski

    Psychotherapist & Clinical Psychologist
    Anxiety • Depression • Narcissistic abuse • Borderline personality disorder • Couples therapy • Narcissism • Relationships
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
    Anxiety • Depression • Narcissistic abuse • Borderline personality disorder • Couples therapy • Narcissism • Relationships
    €85 / session85
    Poznań
    In-person and Online
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    Depression is a common mental health disorder characterised by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and disinterest in activities once enjoyed. It can also manifest physically, causing changes in appetite, sleep patterns, and energy levels. Depression can vary in severity, from mild to severe, and may be triggered by various factors, including genetic predisposition, life events, or chemical imbalances in the brain. Recognising depression involves understanding its symptoms and seeking support from healthcare professionals to effectively manage the condition.

     

    Effective treatment for depression

    Thankfully, depression is highly treatable, and several interventions can help individuals recover and improve their well-being. Evidence-based treatments include psychotherapy, medication, lifestyle modifications, and self-care practices. Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) is a particularly effective form of therapy for depression, helping individuals identify and challenge negative thought patterns and behaviours. Antidepressant medications, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) or serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), may also be prescribed by healthcare providers. Additionally, engaging in regular physical activity, maintaining a healthy diet, and practising stress-reduction techniques like mindfulness meditation can complement traditional treatments, promoting overall mental wellness.

     

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    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 are interested in therapy to assist you in improving your life quality, It's Complicated operates 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, you can easily connect with accredited psychologists who can support you in managing depression.

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