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    Find a therapist who specialises in treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), offering evidence-based interventions such as cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), and trauma-focused therapy to address intrusive memories, avoidance behaviours, negative cognitions, and hyperarousal symptoms, aiming to alleviate distress, promote healing, and improve overall well-being.

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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 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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    Angela Groza
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    Angela Groza

    Angela Groza

    Integrative Psychotherapist & EMDR Psychotherapist
    Trauma • Stress • Relationships • Self-confidence • PTSD • Anxiety • Attachment
    RESPONSE TIME UNKNOWN
    Trauma • Stress • Relationships • Self-confidence • PTSD • Anxiety • Attachment
    €75 / session75
    Cluj-Napoca
    In-person and Online
    BEGUM ENGUR
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    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS

    BEGUM ENGUR

    BEGUM ENGUR

    Psychologist & EMDR Therapist
    Anxiety • Stress • Relationships • Trauma • Burnout • Self-confidence • PTSD
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
    Anxiety • Stress • Relationships • Trauma • Burnout • Self-confidence • PTSD
    €130 / session130
    Istanbul
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    Silvia Da-Re
    Video Profile
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    Silvia Da-Re

    Silvia Da-Re

    Psychotherapist & Clinical Psychologist
    Depression • PTSD • Expat life • Anxiety • Supervision • Co-Dependency • Couples therapy
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    Trieste
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    Melisa Kayaalti
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

    Melisa Kayaalti

    Melisa Kayaalti

    Psychologist
    Social anxiety • PTSD • Personality disorders • Panic attacks • OCD • Relationships • LGBTQ+
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
    Social anxiety • PTSD • Personality disorders • Panic attacks • OCD • Relationships • LGBTQ+
    €70 / session70
    Antalya
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    Jole Berlage-Buccellati
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

    Jole Berlage-Buccellati

    Jole Berlage-Buccellati

    Integrative Psychotherapist & Non-medical Practitioner for Psychotherapy
    Depression • Panic attacks • PTSD • Self-confidence • Social anxiety • Trauma • Burnout
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
    Depression • Panic attacks • PTSD • Self-confidence • Social anxiety • Trauma • Burnout
    €100 / session100
    Hamburg
    In-person and Online
    Maria Amorim
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 12 HOURS

    Maria Amorim

    Maria Amorim

    Counsellor
    Expat life • Stress • Anxiety • Trauma • ADHD • PTSD • Autism
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 12 HOURS
    Expat life • Stress • Anxiety • Trauma • ADHD • PTSD • Autism
    €75 / session75
    Porto
    In-person and Online
    Gayle Clark
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS

    Gayle Clark

    Gayle Clark

    EMDR Therapist & Social worker
    Trauma • Expat life • PTSD • Narcissistic abuse • Complex PTSD • Attachment • Female empowerment
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
    Trauma • Expat life • PTSD • Narcissistic abuse • Complex PTSD • Attachment • Female empowerment
    €100 / session100
    Oklahoma City
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    Ahlam Ali
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Ahlam Ali

    Ahlam Ali

    Psychological Counsellor & Integrative Counsellor
    Anger • Anxiety • Depression • Female empowerment • PTSD • Stress • Relationships
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Anger • Anxiety • Depression • Female empowerment • PTSD • Stress • Relationships
    €50 / session50
    Berlin
    Online and Text
    María Gracia Abad
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    María Gracia Abad

    María Gracia Abad

    Psychologist & EMDR Therapist
    Burnout • Relationships • Trauma • PTSD • Anxiety • Depression • Self-confidence
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Burnout • Relationships • Trauma • PTSD • Anxiety • Depression • Self-confidence
    €100 / session100
    Greystones
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    Sarah Kimpel
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Sarah Kimpel

    Sarah Kimpel

    Sex Counsellor & Social worker
    Relationships • Domestic violence • PTSD • Sexuality • Trauma • Sexual dysfunctions • Counselling
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Relationships • Domestic violence • PTSD • Sexuality • Trauma • Sexual dysfunctions • Counselling
    €80 / session80
    Berlin
    Online only
    Rita Chnais
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Rita Chnais

    Rita Chnais

    Psychologist & Counselling Psychologist
    Grief & loss • Insomnia & sleep disorders • PTSD • Anxiety • Depression • CBT: Cognitive behavioural therapy • Integrative therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Grief & loss • Insomnia & sleep disorders • PTSD • Anxiety • Depression • CBT: Cognitive behavioural therapy • Integrative therapy
    €65 / session65
    Madrid
    Online only
    Carolin Kleinmann
    Video Profile
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 12 HOURS

    Carolin Kleinmann

    Carolin Kleinmann

    Non-medical Practitioner for Psychotherapy & Systemic Therapist
    Attachment • Burnout • PTSD • Anxiety • Trauma • Stress • Life transitions
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 12 HOURS
    Attachment • Burnout • PTSD • Anxiety • Trauma • Stress • Life transitions
    €130 / session130
    Berlin
    In-person and Online
    Julia de Souza Queiroz
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

    Julia de Souza Queiroz

    Julia de Souza Queiroz

    Clinical Psychologist & Psychotherapist
    Panic attacks • Personal development • PTSD • Trauma • Anxiety • Complex PTSD • Relationships
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
    Panic attacks • Personal development • PTSD • Trauma • Anxiety • Complex PTSD • Relationships
    €75 / session75
    Lisbon
    In-person and Online
    Svitlana  Steba
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Svitlana Steba

    Svitlana Steba

    Clinical Psychologist & Family Therapist
    Transgenerational trauma • Anxiety • Panic attacks • PTSD • Relationships • Self-confidence • Couples therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Transgenerational trauma • Anxiety • Panic attacks • PTSD • Relationships • Self-confidence • Couples therapy
    €70 / session70
    Antibes
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    Stephanie Sheng
    Video Profile
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS

    Stephanie Sheng

    Stephanie Sheng

    Somatic Coach & Coach
    Trauma • Addictions • Spirituality • PTSD • Personal development • Self-confidence • IFS: Internal family systems
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
    Trauma • Addictions • Spirituality • PTSD • Personal development • Self-confidence • IFS: Internal family systems
    €85 / session85
    Berlin
    In-person and Online
    Elizabeth Ritchie
    Video Profile
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Elizabeth Ritchie

    Elizabeth Ritchie

    Clinical Social Worker & Psychological Counsellor
    PTSD • Relationships • Trauma • Attachment • Expat life • EFT: Emotionally focused therapy • EMDR
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    PTSD • Relationships • Trauma • Attachment • Expat life • EFT: Emotionally focused therapy • EMDR
    €90 / session90
    Bochum
    In-person and Online
    Stefania
    USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS

    Stefania

    Stefania

    Counsellor
    Anxiety • Attachment • Depression • PTSD • Addictions • Trauma • Holistic approach
    USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS
    Anxiety • Attachment • Depression • PTSD • Addictions • Trauma • Holistic approach
    €120 / session120
    Amsterdam
    In-person and Online
    Carolina Pomilio
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS

    Carolina Pomilio

    Carolina Pomilio

    Narrative Therapist & Integrative Counsellor
    ADHD • Anxiety • Grief & loss • PTSD • Relationships • Trauma • Addictions
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
    ADHD • Anxiety • Grief & loss • PTSD • Relationships • Trauma • Addictions
    €100 / session100
    Berlin
    In-person and Online
    Lisa Gianandrea
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 12 HOURS

    Lisa Gianandrea

    Lisa Gianandrea

    Psychological Counsellor & EMDR Counsellor
    ADHD • Anxiety • LGBTQ+ • Trauma • Gender identity • PTSD • Depression
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 12 HOURS
    ADHD • Anxiety • LGBTQ+ • Trauma • Gender identity • PTSD • Depression
    €90 / session90
    Utrecht
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    Jana Tanasić
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

    Jana Tanasić

    Jana Tanasić

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Psychotherapist & Psychologist
    Trauma • Stress • PTSD • Relationships • Grief & loss • Anxiety • Parenthood
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
    Trauma • Stress • PTSD • Relationships • Grief & loss • Anxiety • Parenthood
    €50 / session50
    Banja Luka
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    Angeliki O. Lazaraki
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS

    Angeliki O. Lazaraki

    Angeliki O. Lazaraki

    Psychologist & Psychotherapist
    Autism • PTSD • Expat life • Trauma • Anxiety • Free crisis & disaster support • Body therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
    Autism • PTSD • Expat life • Trauma • Anxiety • Free crisis & disaster support • Body therapy
    €90 / session90
    London
    Online only
    Beatriz Azevedo
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Beatriz Azevedo

    Beatriz Azevedo

    Forensic Psychologist
    Complex PTSD • PTSD • Trauma • Depression • Anxiety • Attachment • Grief & loss
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Complex PTSD • PTSD • Trauma • Depression • Anxiety • Attachment • Grief & loss
    €55 / session55
    Porto
    Online only
    Iris Cosar
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Iris Cosar

    Iris Cosar

    Developmental Psychologist & EMDR Therapist
    ADHD • Attachment • Anxiety • Children • PTSD • Anger • Expat life
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    ADHD • Attachment • Anxiety • Children • PTSD • Anger • Expat life
    €80 / session80
    Barcelona
    In-person and Online
    Samantha Verouden
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS

    Samantha Verouden

    Samantha Verouden

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Therapist & Somatic Coach
    Panic attacks • Trauma • Stress • Burnout • Relationships • PTSD • Expat life
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
    Panic attacks • Trauma • Stress • Burnout • Relationships • PTSD • Expat life
    €95 / session95
    Zoetermeer
    In-person and Online
    Hanna Ababneh
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Hanna Ababneh

    Hanna Ababneh

    Psychiatrist & Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Therapist
    PTSD • Depression • Bulimia • Borderline personality disorder • Bipolar disorder • Anxiety • Alcoholism
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    PTSD • Depression • Bulimia • Borderline personality disorder • Bipolar disorder • Anxiety • Alcoholism
    €153 / session153
    Berlin
    In-person and Online
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    Learn more about therapists who can help with PTSD

    Getting help with PTSD

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

    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 PTSD 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 PTSD much less complicated.

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