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.
Katharina Maria Ippisch
Psychosocial Counsellor & Relationship Coach
Vienna, Austria
Ich arbeite nach der Personzentrierter Traumatherapie nach Carl Rogers mit Fokus auf Bindungs - & Beziehungstrauma und Atemarbeit. Ich begleite Menschen dabei, sich mit ihren Gefühlen und inneren Wahrheit zu verbinden.
Ksenia Bachinskaia
Counsellor
Tbilisi, Georgia
Trauma- and body-oriented work based on analysis.
Yuri Disaró Amado
Psychoanalyst & Psychologist
Florianópolis, Brazil
Psychoanalyst with 18 years of practice, licensed physician and psychologist. Specialized in Freudian/Lacanian psychoanalysis to help you address psychological suffering beyond diagnostic labels.
Giovanni Luca Ianni
Clinical Psychologist & Couples Therapist
Milan, Italy
Clinical Psychologist, Couple Therapist & Expat Coach. LGBTQIA+ friendly. Italian, Spanish, English. Psychological Support to people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, cultural and religious backgrounds.
Miguel Moita
Counsellor
Lisbon, Portugal
As a Relational Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist in Lisbon I see my work as supporting people and communities transforming life, from difficulties in being and relating to embodied relational freedom and belonging.
I’m a holistic counselor using CBT and ACT to support clients with anxiety, trauma, burnout, and personal growth. My sessions are compassionate, practical, and tailored to your needs. I support you in feeling better.
Not only the body, but also the mind must be nurtured and cared for. "Personal Training for the Mind" enables long-distance performance through the functional alternation between focus and relaxation.
João Carvalho
Psychologist
Lisbon, Portugal
I am a Clinical Psychologist working online in english and portuguese language.
In my practice I provide my clients with a space where they can understand, develop, grow and change in positive ways.
Therapy, for me, is a shared journey. I see my role as a witness, a companion, and, when needed, someone who can offer practical tools. My work is grounded in self-compassion, acceptance, skill-building, and mindfulness.
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.
Fiona Walsh
Body Counsellor & Psychological Counsellor
Berlin, Germany
🏳️🌈Queer body/somatic psychotherapist with over 20 years experience.
I offer a nurturing space, enabling healing & growth by accessing your core resources & identifying negative scripts & behaviours.
Zehra Bekişoğlu
Psychologist
Dortmund, Germany
I'll be by your side with a psychodynamic approach to acknowledge, bear, and put into perspective your emotional life.
Maryna Tymoshenko
Gestalt Psychotherapist
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
I am an experienced gestalt therapist in training with a clinical background. My goal is to help you develop a deeper awareness of yourself, enhance your relationships, and live a more authentic and fulfilling life.
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.
Söhnke Twardzik
Non-medical Practitioner for Psychotherapy & Systemic Coach
Hamburg, Germany
Ich verbinde in meiner psychotherapeutischen Arbeit Methoden aus der klientenzentrierten Therapie, dem NLP sowie der Arbeit an der biografischen Geschichte mit dem integrativen und systemischen Ansatz.
Welcome! I am a Clinical Psychologist (MSc) specializing in Developmental Psychology, combining evidence-based methods with an integrative, person-centered approach.
Camilla Baur
Clinical and Health Psychologist
Stuttgart, Germany
I offer online psychological counseling for individuals experiencing emotional challenges or feeling stuck in their lives, and seeking new perspectives.
Karolina Krause
Psychologist & Psychological Counsellor
Amsterdam, Netherlands
My goal is to help you to help yourself. To see things from another perspective.
To heal.
Marian Taboada
Health Psychologist
Madrid, Spain
Supporting terminal and chronic illness, grief and end-of-life.
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.
Online therapy focusing on CBT and Hypnotherapy.
With over 15 years of experience, I offer compassionate guidance and a systematic approach.
Book a free 15-minute session to outline your issue and unlock your next steps.
Mirte Knieriem
Psychologist
Amsterdam, Netherlands
As an English and Dutch-speaking psychologist, I support people in navigating life’s challenges with greater understanding, resilience, and self-compassion.
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
Clara Elvira San Martin
Gestalt Therapist & Integrative Counsellor
Barcelona, Spain
Psychotherapy based on Gestalt Therapy, trauma work, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, integrating emotional processes, personal history, and individual perspectives.
Focused on self-awareness and emotional well-being.
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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