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.
Mille Døssing
Clinical Psychologist & Psychotherapist
Berlin, Germany
Psychological Counselling in English, German and Danish
Psychologische Beratung auf Englisch, Deutsch und Dänisch
Psykologisk Rådgivning på Engelsk, Tysk og Dansk
Evgeniia Bragina
Psychologist & Psychotherapist in training
Vienna, Austria
An English-and Russian-speaking psychologist and psychotherapist in Austria
I support expats and clients from Arab cultures through burnout, inner criticism, and major life transitions. My body-centered approach is shaped by years of experience and a compassionate belief in your capacity to heal
Jonna Paukkunen
Sex Therapist & Psychologist
Rotterdam, Netherlands
I'm a sex therapist and psychologist, providing a shame-free space where you have permission to talk about anything related to sexuality and mental health. I support you in creating meaningful change in your life.
Damla Yildirim
Psychotherapist
Barcelona, Spain
I’m Dr. Damla Yildirim, PhD, an English-speaking clinical psychologist in Barcelona. I provide online psychotherapy for adults and families seeking support with anxiety, trauma, and relationships.
Elizabeth Becker
Clinical Psychologist
Berlin, Germany
Whether you're dealing with past trauma, current stressors, or a general sense of disconnection, I am committed to guiding you toward greater understanding, healing, and a renewed sense of balance.
Silke Brueggemann
Psychologist & Systemic Counsellor
Constance, Germany
Ich bin spirituelle Psychologin: nach meinem Verständnis ist ein Mensch mehr als das, was die Psychologie erfasst. Und gleichzeitig ist Spiritualität ohne Verankerung in der jeweiligen Lebensrealität wenig hilfreich.
Jordan Elias
Music Therapist
Berlin, Germany
I am a music therapist and counselor integrating talk therapy and creative projects to explore emotions, build resilience, and foster meaningful change.
Stefan Harich
Humanistic Counsellor & Non-medical Practitioner for Psychotherapy
Berlin, Germany
In our work together we explore what deep-seated beliefs and identifications get in the way of letting your authentic self and self-expression emerge.
Raíssa Val Gonçalves
Counsellor
Vila Sofia, Brazil
I'm a licensed psychotherapist who uses evidence-based approaches to help you understand your emotions, build self-confidence, and develop effective strategies for life's challenges in a safe, judgment-free space.
Udo Rottmann
Non-medical Practitioner for Psychotherapy & Hypnotherapist
Donauwörth, Germany
Ich unterstütze Menschen in schwierigen Lebensphasen mit einem klaren, wertschätzenden Ansatz – fundiert, empathisch und lösungsorientiert. Ziel: mehr Klarheit, Stabilität und neue Handlungsfreiheit.
Oleksii Tkachenko
Gestalt Psychotherapist & Psychologist
Kyiv, Ukraine
I offer my services for mutual exploration with a grounding in partnership, helping you embrace self-compassion, navigate shame, explore identity and existential questions, strengthen relationships, and overcome fears.
Inês Felgueiras
Clinical and Health Psychologist & Psychologist
Berlin, Germany
Within a warm and secure relational context, I can offer guidance and support in pursuing chosen therapeutic goals - from addressing symptoms to changing experiential patterns -, supported by a science informed approach.
Milagros Tecchi
Psychological Counsellor
Fürth, Germany
I offer psychological support for women, youth, and families facing migration, motherhood, parenting, or life changes. I provide a safe space to explore emotions, find balance, and reconnect with yourself and others.
Susanne Stauch
Non-medical Practitioner for Psychotherapy & Systemic Coach
Berlin, Germany
Trauma Therapy (Hypnotherapy & EMDR), Shamanic Energy Medicine & Somatic Bodywork, based on mindfulness, compassion & acceptance. A holistic approach rooted in depth psychology & ancient wisdom.
„Personal Training für den Kopf" zielt auf das Erlangen existenzieller Souveränität, damit Leistung auf Langstrecke durch den funktionalen Wechsel zwischen Fokus und Entspannung gelingt.
Clara Becker
Systemic Coach
Nantes, France
You are looking to sort your thoughts, moderate conflicts, get new perspectives, find agency and initiate change? I offer creative counseling to help you find your way.
Book a free 20 min call to get to know each other.
Yiannis Venardis
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Counsellor & Body Counsellor
Athens, Greece
In suffering, life is trying to speak to us. Working together to reach the balance and the fulfilment you deserve.
Native English trauma-informed counsellor supporting expats, changemakers & couples with eco-anxiety, climate grief, psychedelic integration, neurodiversity, and polyamorous relationships.
Antonius DeVries
Counselling Psychologist
Hamburg, Germany
I'm a native English speaking psychologist.
By focusing on human dignity and the universal values, needs, and motivations common to all cultures, I offer judgment-free counsel that is meaningful and makes sense.
Juliana Camargo
Psychoanalyst
Barcelona, Spain
As a psychoanalyst with more than 10 years of experience (clinical and institutional), I am dedicated to listening adolescents and adults in english, spanish and portuguese. In Barcelona and online.
Anna Bruk
Existential Counsellor
Cascais, Portugal
I offer a genuine, supportive space in therapy to help face life’s challenges and find a path forward.
Anne Pascale Stein
Body Therapist & Non-medical Practitioner for Psychotherapy
Berlin, Germany
Life is complicated – you don’t have to face it alone. With a holistic approach, I help you connect to your inner strength and intuition, so you can meet life’s challenges step by step.
Malak Niakan
Counsellor
London, United Kingdom
Integrative counsellor& clinical Supervisor,EMDR therapist, Couple practitioner. Warm and caring with 18 years of experience. In depth work and lots of intractions.
In 2019, two therapists set out to tackle a complicated problem.
One does not have to be a therapist to realize 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 +2500 therapists on a mission to build the world's most sustainable marketplace for therapy.A few years in, we've helped tens of thousands of clients and counting, and built thriving therapy communities in cities such as Berlin, Amsterdam, London, Lisbon, and Barcelona as well as online.
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