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    Frank Rein
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    Frank Rein

    Frank Rein

    Psychologist & Psychological Counsellor
    Anxiety • Depression • Relationships • Somatic Symptom Disorder (SSD) • Men's Work • Narcissism • Spirituality
    RESPONSE TIME UNKNOWN
    Anxiety • Depression • Relationships • Somatic Symptom Disorder (SSD) • Men's Work • Narcissism • Spirituality
    €100 / session100
    Kassel
    Online only
    Stefan Ohmacht
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    Stefan Ohmacht

    Stefan Ohmacht

    Psychotherapist & Social worker
    Bipolar Disorder • Somatic Symptom Disorder (SSD) • Parenthood • Addictions • Economic problems • Burnout • ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
    RESPONSE TIME UNKNOWN
    Bipolar Disorder • Somatic Symptom Disorder (SSD) • Parenthood • Addictions • Economic problems • Burnout • ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
    €120 / session120
    Vienna
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    Laura Nickel
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS

    Laura Nickel

    Laura Nickel

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Psychotherapist & Psychological Counsellor
    Depression • Illness anxiety disorder (IAD) or hypochondria • Stress • ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • Social anxiety • Somatic Symptom Disorder (SSD) • Therapy for Expats
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
    Depression • Illness anxiety disorder (IAD) or hypochondria • Stress • ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • Social anxiety • Somatic Symptom Disorder (SSD) • Therapy for Expats
    €120 / session120
    Rüsselsheim am Main
    Online only
    Alizé A. Rogge
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

    Alizé A. Rogge

    Alizé A. Rogge

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Psychotherapist & Clinical Psychologist
    Personal development • ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • Autism spectrum • Somatic Symptom Disorder (SSD) • Trauma • Stress • PTSD
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
    Personal development • ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • Autism spectrum • Somatic Symptom Disorder (SSD) • Trauma • Stress • PTSD
    €100 / session100
    Berlin
    Online and Text
    Wallace Murray
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Wallace Murray

    Wallace Murray

    Psychological Counsellor & Relational Counsellor
    Addictions • Anxiety • Trauma • Transitions • Stress • Somatic Symptom Disorder (SSD) • PTSD
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Addictions • Anxiety • Trauma • Transitions • Stress • Somatic Symptom Disorder (SSD) • PTSD
    CA$155 / session155
    Ottawa
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    Ingrid Zablith
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS

    Ingrid Zablith

    Ingrid Zablith

    Clinical Psychologist
    Therapy for Expats • Somatic Symptom Disorder (SSD) • Self-confidence • Relationships • Parenthood • Female empowerment • Mindfulness
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
    Therapy for Expats • Somatic Symptom Disorder (SSD) • Self-confidence • Relationships • Parenthood • Female empowerment • Mindfulness
    €80 / session80
    Paris
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    Celina Schadow
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    Celina Schadow

    Celina Schadow

    Psychological Counsellor & Expressive Arts Therapist
    Adjustment disorders • Somatic Symptom Disorder (SSD) • Female empowerment • Depression • Mindfulness • Acute Stress Disorder • Anxiety
    RESPONSE TIME UNKNOWN
    Adjustment disorders • Somatic Symptom Disorder (SSD) • Female empowerment • Depression • Mindfulness • Acute Stress Disorder • Anxiety
    €80 / session80
    Hamburg
    Online and Text
    Pedro Penuela
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 12 HOURS

    Pedro Penuela

    Pedro Penuela

    Clinical Psychologist
    Anxiety • Depression • Ecopsychology • Grief & Loss • Trauma • Somatic Symptom Disorder (SSD) • PTSD
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 12 HOURS
    Anxiety • Depression • Ecopsychology • Grief & Loss • Trauma • Somatic Symptom Disorder (SSD) • PTSD
    €45 / session45
    Athens
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    Getting help with Somatic Symptom Disorder (SSD)

    Many have sought help successfully through finding a qualified and compassionate psychotherapist to help with Somatic Symptom Disorder (SSD). 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 Somatic Symptom Disorder (SSD)

    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 Somatic Symptom Disorder (SSD) 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 Somatic Symptom Disorder (SSD) much less complicated.

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