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.
Shawn Richard
Counsellor
Berlin, Germany
Guiding you through life’s challenges with mindfulness and compassion. Specializing in anxiety, life transitions, and processing trauma. Hold Masters Degree in Integral Counseling Psychology (San Francisco).
Dr. Frederik Unseld
Coach
Berlin, Germany
You keep ending up in the same dynamics — even though you want something different.
Demetra Korogiannou
Neuropsychologist & Existential Counsellor
Groningen, Netherlands
You are thrown into the world and have to accept the non-negotiable givens of our existence. But the hand you are born with is the hand you have to play. Let's explore these together in a space of openness and adventure.
Megan Cornelissen
Psychologist
Leiden, Netherlands
As an English speaking psychologist, with Filipino/ Dutch roots, I aim to individualise my treatment approach to meet your specific needs. I help people get clarity around themselves, manage anxiety and grow self esteem.
Gertraud Hagedorn
Medical Psychotherapist & Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Therapist
Leer, Germany
Kommen Sie zu mir, wenn Sie mit sich oder Ihrem Leben gerade nicht mehr zurechtkommen. Ich lade Sie ein: Wir können über alles sprechen und zusammen neue Wege suchen.
Schreiben Sie mir, die erste Sitzung ist gratis.
Gokce Gunbatan
EMDR Therapist & Clinical Psychologist
Istanbul, Turkey
Clinical Psychologist and EMDR Europe Accredited Therapist with an expat background
Alexander Pfannenberg
Non-medical Practitioner for Psychotherapy & Coach
Berlin, Germany
Therapy for those who give much – and struggle inside.
I bring lived experience, depth, and an integrated, compassionate approach to support you in shedding old burdens, growing from within, and finding freedom.
Johanna Penn
Psychologist & Psychotherapist in training
Berlin, Germany
Beziehungsmuster verstehen und neue Wege entwickeln
If you feel emotionally overwhelmed, exhausted, uncertain or stuck, I'm offering existential, embodied, and relational therapy that helps you realign with a sense of safety, belonging, authenticity, freedom and meaning.
Fernanda Cotelessa
Psychologist
Breda, Netherlands
I'm excited you're here, seeking ways to enhance your well-being and self-understanding. I hope to embark on this journey with you.
Erin Russell
Psychologist
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Director IIEP, LGBTQ+ & Neurodiverse Psychologist, Lecturer & Literary Editor blending clinical depth with narrative healing and academic insight. I specialize in couples, queerness, attachment, ADHD & poetry
BABCP-Accredited Psychotherapist | Specialized Practice for Nervous System Regulation & Psychosomatic Health | Premium Remote Therapy & Exclusive In-Person Slots in Shoreditch
Ellen Kouridakis
Psychologist & Counsellor
Thessaloniki, Greece
Licensed Psychologist MSc., specializing in Systemic Psychotherapy for relationships, life transitions, and narcissistic abuse. Recipient of the Gold Company Award 2025 for Psychologists — Client Satisfaction Excellence.
Brendan St John
Integrative Psychotherapist
Truro, United Kingdom
Feeling lost, stuck, or questioning your direction in life? With over 10 years clinical experience, I offer a thoughtful and compassionate space to explore life's deeper questions around meaning, identity and fulfilment
Lara Bauerkamp
Couples Therapist & Systemic Therapist
Berlin, Germany
Ich biete systemische Therapie für Individuen, Paare und Familien bei Krisen, Entscheidungsprozessen oder wenn es einfach kompliziert wird. Gerne auch im beruflichen Kontext.
Tanya Master
Relational Counsellor & Somatic Counsellor
Berlin, Germany
For high-performing professionals who understand their patterns but still feel stuck. Somatic, IFS-informed sessions working with your nervous system responses, not just your thoughts.
Traianos Panagiotidis
Psychologist
Amsterdam, Netherlands
My name is Traianos and I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, supporting expats, students, and LGBTQIA+ community members to cultivate introspection, self-awareness, personal growth and change.
Garrett Widener
Psychotherapist in training & Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Counsellor
Berlin, Germany
I place high value on examining the individual in their situation and empowering their resources to overcome and cope with the many difficulties life faces us with.
Larisa Kharlanova
Jungian Psychotherapist & Clinical Psychologist
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
I am a Russian and English-speaking Jungian analyst trained in Zürich’s Carl Gustav Jung Institute and living in Cambodia now. My strong interest to the individuation process navigates me in my work.
Victoria Iwanowska
Psychologist
Warsaw, Poland
Psychologist & MBA graduate. I combine clinical expertise with years of business experience to help adults and couples heal the past and design a life of freedom. Specialized in midlife transitions.
Yulia Nasonova
Psychologist
Milan, Italy
I help people move through crisis and come out stronger, more grounded, and more connected to themselves with my international experience and strong professional foundation
Jan Müller-Popkes
Clinical Psychologist
Hamburg, Germany
I am an English- and German-speaking psychologist aiming to help individuals struggling with day-to-day life.
Alon Dinur
Couples Therapist & Psychologist
Berlin, Germany
I am an experienced Psychologist, working with Couples (Multicultural), Individuals, and Parents. I work in Berlin (and online) in private practice with a focus on multicultural backgrounds and relationships
Silke Brueggemann
Psychologist & Systemic Counsellor
Constance, Germany
I am a spiritual psychologist: in my understanding, a human being is more than what psychology can capture. At the same time, spirituality without being grounded in one’s lived reality is of little help.
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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