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    Find a therapist who specialises in treating somatoform disorders, characterized by physical symptoms that cannot be fully explained by medical conditions, offering validation, psychoeducation, and cognitive-behavioural techniques to address underlying emotional distress and promote symptom management

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    Julius Vaerst
    RESPONSE TIME UNKNOWN

    Julius Vaerst

    Julius Vaerst

    Clinical Psychologist & Psychotherapist in training
    Dream analysis • Therapy for Expats • Somatoform disorders • Midlife Transitions • Individuation • Depression • Anxiety
    RESPONSE TIME UNKNOWN
    Dream analysis • Therapy for Expats • Somatoform disorders • Midlife Transitions • Individuation • Depression • Anxiety
    €80 / session80
    Hamburg
    Online only
    Alina Ranbu
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Alina Ranbu

    Alina Ranbu

    Clinical Psychologist & Psychotherapist
    Adjustment disorders • Attachment • Crisis intervention • Depression • Meditation • Somatoform disorders • PTSD
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Adjustment disorders • Attachment • Crisis intervention • Depression • Meditation • Somatoform disorders • PTSD
    €80 / session80
    Brașov
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    Christopher Hickman
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

    Christopher Hickman

    Christopher Hickman

    Psychotherapist in training & Psychoanalyst in training
    Depression • LGBTQ+ • Narcissism • Personality disorders • Relationships • Somatoform disorders • Anxiety
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
    Depression • LGBTQ+ • Narcissism • Personality disorders • Relationships • Somatoform disorders • Anxiety
    €80 / session80
    Vienna
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    Dipl.-Psych. Maria Kluger
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 12 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 12 HOURS
    Depression • Panic attacks • Personal development • Anxiety • Relationships • Somatoform disorders • Stress
    €89 / session89
    Halle
    In-person and Online
    Emīls Ūdris
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Emīls Ūdris

    Emīls Ūdris

    Clinical Psychologist
    Depression • Anxiety • Parenthood • Adolescent • Mood (affective) disorders • Somatoform disorders • Psychoanalysis
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Depression • Anxiety • Parenthood • Adolescent • Mood (affective) disorders • Somatoform disorders • Psychoanalysis
    €65 / session65
    Riga
    In-person and Online
    Julie Pereira
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Julie Pereira

    Julie Pereira

    Neuropsychologist
    Self-confidence • Mindfulness • High Sensitivity • Female empowerment • Anxiety • Adolescent • Somatoform disorders
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Self-confidence • Mindfulness • High Sensitivity • Female empowerment • Anxiety • Adolescent • Somatoform disorders
    €95 / session95
    Mondercange
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    Laura Nicola Susanna  Wallossek
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    Laura Nicola Susanna Wallossek

    Laura Nicola Susanna Wallossek

    Clinical Psychologist & Developmental Psychologist
    ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • Anxiety • Depression • Stress • Academic or educational problems • Somatoform disorders • Autism spectrum
    USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS
    ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • Anxiety • Depression • Stress • Academic or educational problems • Somatoform disorders • Autism spectrum
    €100 / session100
    Düsseldorf
    Online and Text
    Sina Meinhardt
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS

    Sina Meinhardt

    Sina Meinhardt

    Psychotherapist in training
    Anxiety • Relationships • Depression • Individuation • Somatoform disorders • Sexuality • Burnout
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
    Anxiety • Relationships • Depression • Individuation • Somatoform disorders • Sexuality • Burnout
    €70 / session70
    Vienna
    In-person only
    Olesya Ovchinnikova
    USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS

    Olesya Ovchinnikova

    Olesya Ovchinnikova

    Counsellor
    Transgenerational • Trauma • Attachment • Somatoform disorders • Relationships • Dissociative disorders • Therapy for Expats
    USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS
    Transgenerational • Trauma • Attachment • Somatoform disorders • Relationships • Dissociative disorders • Therapy for Expats
    CHF210 / session210
    Montreux
    Online only
    Desire Azizoglu
    USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS

    Desire Azizoglu

    Desire Azizoglu

    Non-medical Practitioner for Psychotherapy
    Trauma • LGBTQ+ • Grief & Loss • Transgenerational • Depression • Somatoform disorders • PTSD
    USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS
    Trauma • LGBTQ+ • Grief & Loss • Transgenerational • Depression • Somatoform disorders • PTSD
    €110 / session110
    Berlin
    In-person and Online
    Naomi Painter
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

    Naomi Painter

    Naomi Painter

    Psychological Counsellor & Somatic Counsellor
    Trauma • Therapy for Expats • Somatoform disorders • Relationships • Narcissistic abuse • Couples therapy • Burnout
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
    Trauma • Therapy for Expats • Somatoform disorders • Relationships • Narcissistic abuse • Couples therapy • Burnout
    €165 / session165
    Hamburg
    In-person and Online
    Jana Bombowsky
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

    Jana Bombowsky

    Jana Bombowsky

    Psychologist & Psychotherapist in training
    Burnout • Crisis intervention • Depression • Relationships • Anxiety • Somatoform disorders • Self-confidence
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
    Burnout • Crisis intervention • Depression • Relationships • Anxiety • Somatoform disorders • Self-confidence
    €85 / session85
    Berlin
    In-person and Online
    Richard Neal
    USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS

    Richard Neal

    Richard Neal

    Counsellor
    Anxiety • Attachment • Dissociative disorders • Somatoform disorders • Addictions • Art therapy • Counselling
    USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS
    Anxiety • Attachment • Dissociative disorders • Somatoform disorders • Addictions • Art therapy • Counselling
    €80 / session80
    Berlin
    In-person only

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    Getting help with Somatoform disorders

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

    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 Somatoform disorders 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 Somatoform disorders much less complicated.

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