Get matched - the simple way to start your therapy.
Skip the endless search for a therapist. Built by psychologists, the It's Complicated therapy matching service combines data-driven insights with human care to connect you with a trusted therapist who understands your needs.
Get matched with a therapist in three simple steps.
Take our matching survey
Fill out a simple, personalised 5-minute survey to help us understand your unique needs and goals. This helps us identify qualified practitioners.
Browse your matches
Discover therapists who match your unique needs and preferences. Review their expertise, background, and approach before reaching out.
Book your first session
Choose the therapist that resonates with you most and message them to book your first session or free introductory call.
Why matching is important
Research shows that the most important factor for successful therapy is a strong therapeutic relationship and alliance. That's where our matching service comes in - by combining the best of human engineering with personalised support by our psychologists, we do some of the groundwork to find the right fit. We'll help you connect with a therapist with a good track record and whose experience and personality best fit your needs.Start matching
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Explore the directory
Prefer to choose for yourself? Browse our directory of over 2,500 mental health practitioners across Europe.
Anja Marković
Psychologist & Psychotherapist
Belgrade, Serbia
Master's level psychologist, certified logotherapist, and RECBT therapist under supervision. I support adult clients who seek deeper meaning while facing personal challenges and internal conflicts in their daily lives.
Marta Serna
Psychologist
Haarlem, Netherlands
I am a NIP-registered psychologist and BACP-approved psychotherapist.
Feline Kluxen
Clinical Psychologist
Hamburg, Germany
Als Psychologin begleite ich Menschen bei Themen rund um Bindung, Beziehungen, Trauer und Selbstwert – mit Raum für Emotionen, einem tieferen Verständnis deiner eigenen Muster und der Frage, was dir wirklich wichtig ist.
Rashid Seruddin
Psychologist & Counsellor
Leiden, Netherlands
I’m Rashid (ARMS), a licensed therapist using CBT, DBT, and motivational therapy to support growth. I offer a safe space to explore, heal, and reconnect with your strengths and authentic self.
Penelope Myszka
Clinical Psychologist & Neuropsychologist
Warsaw, Poland
I provide a compassionate and collaborative space for those seeking psychological support in navigating life's challenges. My goal is to create a safe space to facilitate healing, integration, and overcoming obstacles.
Dr. Patrick Henze-Lindhorst
Clinical Psychologist & Non-medical Practitioner for Psychotherapy
Berlin, Germany
Seeking help can be an important step. In an initial conversation, I will be happy to discuss with you whether and how therapeutic support might be helpful.
Viktoriia Paniotova
Psychologist & Non-medical Practitioner for Psychotherapy
Berlin, Germany
I specialise in working with people of migration, emigration and multicultural background. Here to offer you a safe and compassionate environment to explore your mind and body.
https://www.paniotova.com
Charlotte (Qiaochu) Hu
Counsellor
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Proficient in English and Mandarin, I am a passionate counsellor who is dedicated to provide a safe space where my clients are able to freely explore the depths of their strengths.
Anna Altman
Psychoanalytic Counsellor
Barcelona, Spain
I am an English and Russian-speaking psychotherapist based in Barcelona, specializing in individual therapy for adults using the Jungian psychoanalytic method.
I work with adults who grew up in alcoholic or dysfunctional families and who experience anxiety, emotional dysregulation, relational difficulty
My approach draws from a variety of therapeutic philosophies and methods.
Swantje Rummel
Non-medical Practitioner for Psychotherapy & Couples Therapist
Berlin, Germany
I’m Heilpraktikerin for Psychotherapy, a systemic couple and family therapist, and a coach.
Put differently: I support people in navigating their relationships— with themselves, within their partnerships and families.
Georgia Murphy
Counsellor
Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
Native English-speaking counsellor in Guatemala. I work with clients living abroad who are experiencing challenges in their sense of self and identity, relationship struggles, stress, and adapting to change.
Michael Hühn
Clinical Psychologist & Hypnotherapist
Berlin, Germany
Most challenges you handle with ease on your own. 🌈
For the others, I’m here to support you at my practice in Berlin Kreuzberg.
Jole Berlage-Buccellati
Integrative Psychotherapist & Non-medical Practitioner for Psychotherapy
Hamburg, Germany
Are you looking for trauma-informed coaching or short-term therapy? Are you highly-sensitive and need support? Traumatic experiences deeply affect our ability to thrive and enjoy life. English and German.
Ružica Vuger Stojnić
Psychologist & Psychotherapist
Zagreb, Croatia
I am a psychologist, psychotherapist, coach, and educator. I'm dedicated to creating a safe and supportive space where we can explore the challenges that you're facing.
Elise Jensen
Coach & Non-medical Practitioner for Psychotherapy
Hamburg, Germany
You look fine on the outside. But you don't feel fine.
You're function well, but you feel disconnected, exhausted or stuck.
Together, we explore what needs attention, change or reconnection.
Athina Skondra
Psychologist
Athens, Greece
I am a Greek Psychologist - Psychotherapist specialised in Cognitive Analytic Therapy and Relational Psychoanalysis. I work with adults experiencing a wide range of difficulties.
Anna Schmutte
Coach & Systemic Therapist
Berlin, Germany
Als Coach und Therapeutin ist es mein Anliegen, dass Sie sich gesehen und gestärkt fühlen und Ihre eigenen Lösungen finden. Hierbei begleite ich Sie mit Empathie und Entschlossenheit.
https://www.annaschmutte.com
Melisa Kayaalti
Psychologist
Antalya, Turkey
I provide online therapy for adults, offering professional support in a safe space for those who want to understand themselves better and change unhelpful patterns.
Russian-speaking psychoanalytic therapist helping expats navigate relocation, anxiety, and identity shifts. Providing a safe, deep space to explore your inner world and create lasting change.
Mariia Kuznetsova
Counsellor
Milan, Italy
Gestalt practitioner with 8 years of experience. EAGT accredited. I work with adults — depression, anxiety, relationships, life transitions, and expat challenges. Sessions in Russian and English, online. 70 EUR / 55 min.
Mariam Torosyan
Clinical Psychologist
Yerevan, Armenia
MSc Honors in Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy
Main study areas include Psychoanalysis, Analytical psychotherapy, CBT, Sexual issues caused by psychological conditions, relationships, grief.
Dimitra Iliana Nikiforou
Clinical Psychologist
Athens, Greece
English & Greek speaking Psychologist, providing online sessions internationally.
Therapy is a unique journey which with the right guidance can help you develop your best self and achieve your goals.
Josephine Marschall
Counselling Psychologist
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Offering warm, tailored therapy for anxiety, depression, (complex) trauma, and identity & cultural adjustment. Educated in multiple therapeutic approaches in order to adapt to what works best for you.
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 Berlin, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Lisbon, and Vienna.
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