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    Schema therapy is an integrative therapeutic approach that focuses on identifying and addressing maladaptive patterns or schemas developed in childhood to promote emotional healing and behavioural change. If you are looking for a practitioner experienced in schema therapy, It's Complicated has the perfect match for you, available online and in-person. Because life is complicated, but finding a therapist shouldn't be.

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    Eva Siem
    RESPONSE TIME UNKNOWN

    Eva Siem

    Eva Siem

    Psychologist & Coach
    Self-confidence • Stress • Narcissism • Relationships • Social media addiction • Female empowerment • Anxiety
    RESPONSE TIME UNKNOWN
    Self-confidence • Stress • Narcissism • Relationships • Social media addiction • Female empowerment • Anxiety
    €55 / session55
    Berlin
    Online only
    Dr. Sarah Kirschnereit
    RESPONSE TIME UNKNOWN

    Dr. Sarah Kirschnereit

    Dr. Sarah Kirschnereit

    Psychological Psychotherapist & Organisational Psychologist
    ADHD • Anxiety • Adjustment disorders • Burnout • Depression • Crisis intervention • Perfectionism
    RESPONSE TIME UNKNOWN
    ADHD • Anxiety • Adjustment disorders • Burnout • Depression • Crisis intervention • Perfectionism
    €153 / session153
    Hamburg
    In-person and Online
    Johanna Penn
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS

    Johanna Penn

    Johanna Penn

    Psychologist & Psychotherapist in training
    Depression • Self-confidence • Social anxiety • Relationships • Anxiety • Active imagination • Psychodynamic therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
    Depression • Self-confidence • Social anxiety • Relationships • Anxiety • Active imagination • Psychodynamic therapy
    €100 / session100
    Berlin
    Online only
    Ilayda Aydin
    USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS

    Ilayda Aydin

    Ilayda Aydin

    Psychologist & Counsellor
    Anxiety • Self-confidence • High sensitivity • Expat life • Personal development • Stress • Burnout
    USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS
    Anxiety • Self-confidence • High sensitivity • Expat life • Personal development • Stress • Burnout
    €90 / session90
    Amsterdam
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    Emanuelle Fehr
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS

    Emanuelle Fehr

    Emanuelle Fehr

    Psychologist
    ADHD • Anxiety • Avoidant personality disorder • Autism • Binge eating disorder • Body dysmorphic disorder • Relationships
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
    ADHD • Anxiety • Avoidant personality disorder • Autism • Binge eating disorder • Body dysmorphic disorder • Relationships
    €50 / session50
    Lisbon
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    Christina Kalampouka
    USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS

    Christina Kalampouka

    Christina Kalampouka

    Psychologist
    Anxiety • Burnout • Attachment • Depression • Relationships • Mood disorders • Panic attacks
    USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS
    Anxiety • Burnout • Attachment • Depression • Relationships • Mood disorders • Panic attacks
    €85 / session85
    Leiden
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    Claudia Montanez
    USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS

    Claudia Montanez

    Claudia Montanez

    Counsellor
    Adjustment disorders • Anxiety • LGBTQ+ • Relationships • ADHD • Depression • Addictions
    USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS
    Adjustment disorders • Anxiety • LGBTQ+ • Relationships • ADHD • Depression • Addictions
    €120 / session120
    Ulm
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    Konstantina Anagnostopoulou
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Konstantina Anagnostopoulou

    Konstantina Anagnostopoulou

    Psychologist
    Trauma • Anxiety • Relationships • Attachment • Depression • ACT: Acceptance and commitment therapy • CBT: Cognitive behavioural therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Trauma • Anxiety • Relationships • Attachment • Depression • ACT: Acceptance and commitment therapy • CBT: Cognitive behavioural therapy
    €75 / session75
    Utrecht
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    Richard Blokesch
    Video Profile
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Richard Blokesch

    Richard Blokesch

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Psychotherapist
    Depression • Anxiety • Personality disorders • OCD • Relationships • Perfectionism • Stress
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Depression • Anxiety • Personality disorders • OCD • Relationships • Perfectionism • Stress
    €150 / session150
    Vienna
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    Eva Diehlmann
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS

    Eva Diehlmann

    Eva Diehlmann

    Psychologist & Psychotherapist in training
    ADHD • Anxiety • Depression • Stress • Eating disorders • Relationships • Adjustment disorders
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
    ADHD • Anxiety • Depression • Stress • Eating disorders • Relationships • Adjustment disorders
    €90 / session90
    Berlin
    Online and Text
    Nicholas Caras
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

    Nicholas Caras

    Nicholas Caras

    Clinical Psychologist
    ADHD • Anxiety • LGBTQ+ • Panic attacks • Relationships • Stress • ACT: Acceptance and commitment therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
    ADHD • Anxiety • LGBTQ+ • Panic attacks • Relationships • Stress • ACT: Acceptance and commitment therapy
    €90 / session90
    Perth
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    Nasim Kowalewski
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

    Nasim Kowalewski

    Nasim Kowalewski

    Psychological Counsellor & Non-medical Practitioner for Psychotherapy
    Racism & racial trauma • Narcissistic abuse • Self-confidence • Expat life • Burnout • OCD • ADHD
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
    Racism & racial trauma • Narcissistic abuse • Self-confidence • Expat life • Burnout • OCD • ADHD
    €110 / session110
    Munich
    In-person and Online
    Doga Arslanyilmaz
    Video Profile
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Doga Arslanyilmaz

    Doga Arslanyilmaz

    Clinical Psychologist & Counsellor
    Stress • Relationships • Anxiety • LGBTQ+ • Self-confidence • Depression • Trauma
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Stress • Relationships • Anxiety • LGBTQ+ • Self-confidence • Depression • Trauma
    €100 / session100
    Izmir
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    Alexandra Top
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS

    Alexandra Top

    Alexandra Top

    Psychologist
    Anxiety • Attachment • Relationships • Self-confidence • Stress • Expat life • Depression
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
    Anxiety • Attachment • Relationships • Self-confidence • Stress • Expat life • Depression
    €80 / session80
    Groningen
    In-person and Online
    Noemi Libel
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Noemi Libel

    Noemi Libel

    Psychologist
    Anxiety • Burnout • Depression • LGBTQ+ • Divorce & break up • Grief & loss • Relationships
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Anxiety • Burnout • Depression • LGBTQ+ • Divorce & break up • Grief & loss • Relationships
    €80 / session80
    Amsterdam
    In-person and Online
    Zeno Regazzoni
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS

    Zeno Regazzoni

    Zeno Regazzoni

    Psychologist & Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Therapist
    Anxiety • Depression • Trauma • Relationships • Personality disorders • Attachment • LGBTQ+
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
    Anxiety • Depression • Trauma • Relationships • Personality disorders • Attachment • LGBTQ+
    €90 / session90
    Berlin
    In-person and Online
    Agustín Hayes
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS

    Agustín Hayes

    Agustín Hayes

    Psychologist
    Depression • LGBTQ+ • Men's work • Anxiety • Expat life • Trauma • Burnout
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
    Depression • LGBTQ+ • Men's work • Anxiety • Expat life • Trauma • Burnout
    €100 / session100
    Buenos Aires
    Online only
    Greta Pagojute
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

    Greta Pagojute

    Greta Pagojute

    Psychologist
    Anxiety • Depression • Self-confidence • Attachment • Relationships • Life transitions • ACT: Acceptance and commitment therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
    Anxiety • Depression • Self-confidence • Attachment • Relationships • Life transitions • ACT: Acceptance and commitment therapy
    €50 / session50
    Rotterdam
    In-person and Online
    Rebecca Fleischmann
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

    Rebecca Fleischmann

    Rebecca Fleischmann

    Psychological Psychotherapist & Psychological Counsellor
    LGBTQ+ • Relationships • Expat life • ADHD • Depression • Stress • Anxiety
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
    LGBTQ+ • Relationships • Expat life • ADHD • Depression • Stress • Anxiety
    €110 / session110
    Berlin
    In-person and Online
    Aleksandra Czekalska
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS

    Aleksandra Czekalska

    Aleksandra Czekalska

    Psychologist & Coach
    Anxiety • Burnout • Work & career • Stress • Academic or educational problems • Female empowerment • Life transitions
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
    Anxiety • Burnout • Work & career • Stress • Academic or educational problems • Female empowerment • Life transitions
    €60 / session60
    Berlin
    Online and Text
    Andra Costin
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS

    Andra Costin

    Andra Costin

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Psychotherapist & Clinical Psychologist
    Anxiety • Attachment • Insomnia & sleep disorders • Panic attacks • Personal development • Relationships • Female empowerment
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
    Anxiety • Attachment • Insomnia & sleep disorders • Panic attacks • Personal development • Relationships • Female empowerment
    €60 / session60
    Cluj-Napoca
    Online only
    Vanessa Ressurreição
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 12 HOURS

    Vanessa Ressurreição

    Vanessa Ressurreição

    Psychologist
    Borderline personality disorder • Depression • GAD: Generalised anxiety disorder • Mood disorders • OCD • Social anxiety • ACT: Acceptance and commitment therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 12 HOURS
    Borderline personality disorder • Depression • GAD: Generalised anxiety disorder • Mood disorders • OCD • Social anxiety • ACT: Acceptance and commitment therapy
    €90 / session90
    Amsterdam
    In-person and Online
    Giovanna Farrell
    USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS

    Giovanna Farrell

    Giovanna Farrell

    Psychologist
    Attachment • Trauma • Stress • Expat life • Life transitions • Transgenerational trauma • EMDR
    USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS
    Attachment • Trauma • Stress • Expat life • Life transitions • Transgenerational trauma • EMDR
    €120 / session120
    Utrecht
    In-person and Online
    María Cristina Gonzalez
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

    María Cristina Gonzalez

    María Cristina Gonzalez

    Psychologist & Couples Therapist
    Expat life • Attachment • Co-Dependency • Divorce & break up • Life transitions • Supervision • CBT: Cognitive behavioural therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
    Expat life • Attachment • Co-Dependency • Divorce & break up • Life transitions • Supervision • CBT: Cognitive behavioural therapy
    €95 / session95
    Madrid
    In-person and Online
    Marina Sarli
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

    Marina Sarli

    Marina Sarli

    Psychologist & Clinical Psychologist
    Anxiety • Depression • Relationships • Trauma • Grief & loss • LGBTQ+ • Attachment
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
    Anxiety • Depression • Relationships • Trauma • Grief & loss • LGBTQ+ • Attachment
    €80 / session80
    Athens
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    How to find a practitioner of Schema therapy

    Looking for a therapist who practises Schema therapy? Explore our platform to browse through our experienced team of mental health professionals and use our hassle-free online booking system for appointments. Every therapist in our network has been carefully reviewed and approved by It's Complicated, ensuring that they deliver clinically sound care for a wide array of mental and emotional challenges. To learn how to go about selecting the perfect therapist, read our guide here.

    Is Schema therapy right for you?

    It's essential to discuss your needs and goals with a qualified therapist to determine if this approach aligns with your preferences and therapeutic objectives. Additionally, considering your comfort level with exploring emotions and memories in a guided therapeutic setting can help you decide if Schema therapy is right for you. 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.

    It's Complicated: Counselling worldwide

    Search for practitioners who specialise in Schema therapy 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 practises Schema therapy much less complicated.

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