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.
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.
Simon Karim Frembgen
Coach & Non-medical Practitioner for Psychotherapy
Berlin, Germany
I accompany people through their change processes with clarity and sensitivity – as an authentic, sincere counterpart.
👉 Currently i offer a first therapy-test-session for the reduced price of 70€!
Raoni Duran
Non-medical Practitioner for Psychotherapy
Berlin, Germany
I help expat LGBTQIA+ people who feel lost or stuck find clarity and direction through inner parts work and deep self-reflection.
Maya Goldberg
Psychologist
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Practicing internationally, I provide fully private counseling and therapy centered on a personalized, flexible, and evidence-based approach.
Julius Vaerst
Clinical Psychologist & Psychotherapist in training
Hamburg, Germany
I support adults through online therapy in gaining a deeper understanding of their emotions, relationship patterns, and distressing symptoms, helping them create meaningful and lasting change.
Rae Fuqua
Sex Therapist & Couples Therapist
Aurora, United States
I'm a Black and Queer therapist that is passionate about supporting expats in their journey to establishing a new home: both physically and within themselves
Elise Borgese
Counsellor & Social worker
Copenhagen, Denmark
Hello, I am a licensed clinical counsellor using cognitive behavioral methods to help you navigate life's obstacles.
I'm available online to clients and in person in Copenhagen.
Georgia Ribes Zankl
Systemic Therapist & EMDR Therapist
Berlin, Germany
"Struggling with your identity or feeling stuck in your relationships? You don't have to navigate this alone. As a systemic therapist, I help you find clarity and growth. Warm, bilingual (ES/DE). Berlin & online."
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.
Dr. Stephan Meyer
Psychologist & Coach
Pafos, Cyprus
Hello! I am Dr. Stephan Meyer, also known as «Doctor Change». I am an experienced psychological counsellor and coach. I speak English and German.
Melisa Kayaalti
Psychologist
Antalya, Turkey
I provide online therapy for adults and expats, offering professional support in a safe space for those who want to understand themselves better and change unhelpful patterns.
Claudia Montanez
Counsellor
Ulm, Germany
I help capable, thoughtful adults who are outwardly managing but inwardly struggling—burned out, stuck, or overwhelmed. My approach is warm, collaborative, and shaped by 20 years of cross-cultural experience.
Kamilla Lurie
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist
Copenhagen, Denmark
I am a psychoanalytic psychotherapist from eastern Ukraine, based in Copenhagen. I am working preferably with russian and ukrainian speaking expats and refugees.
Stefano Marcucci
Clinical Psychologist & Counsellor
Berlin, Germany
I'm here to listen to you and understand the life circumstances that have led you to your current challenging situation. I will support you in discovering your potential and finding your own path to wellbeing.
Mariia Massaliutina
Psychologist & Psychoanalytic Counsellor
Amsterdam, Netherlands
My work as a contemporary psychoanalytic psychologist and psychotherapist aims to help people to achieve better understanding of themselves and others in order to improve the quality of their life and relations.
Quinty Adriaansen
Psychosocial Counsellor
's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands
I aim to create a warm, non-judgmental environment where clients can explore their thoughts and emotions at their own pace.
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.
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.
Christy Dooney
Counsellor
Berlin, Germany
Whether you are experiencing psychological distress, difficulties living abroad or feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of life, we can work together to find clarity and a way to move forward. Online only
Sanne Homewood
Couples Therapist & Relational Counsellor
Lisbon, Portugal
I offer EFT-relationship therapy for couples and individuals. Together we break through underlying patterns and create deeper connection, emotional safety and sexual intimacy.
Anton Freund
Counsellor & Psychotherapist in training
Hamburg, Germany
I am a clinical psychologist and therapist i. t. offering emotion focused counselling. I seek to create a warm and compassionate space to help you understand and overcome emotional, relationship and vocational struggles.
Carolin Kleinmann
Non-medical Practitioner for Psychotherapy & Systemic Therapist
Berlin, Germany
As a trauma-informed practitioner, I support you in working through stress, trauma, life transitions, and relationship patterns while strengthening self-regulation and reconnecting with your body and inner resources.
Silvia Da-Re
Psychotherapist & Clinical Psychologist
Trieste, Italy
With 20 years of clinical experience, in Europe and the United States, I help individuals and couples move beyond the emotional and relational patterns that keep them feeling stuck.
Carol Santos
Counsellor
Lisbon, Portugal
As a therapist, I help individuals navigate complex emotional and behavioral challenges, utilizing evidence-based techniques to foster resilience, personal growth, and improved mental health.
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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