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.
Nikolina Smith
Counsellor
Berlin, Germany
As a systemic therapist, I specialize in helping both couples and individuals overcome barriers, activate their resources, and strengthen harmonious connections to navigate life's challenges more effectively.
Adrian Grell
Gestalt Therapist & Supervisor
Berlin, Germany
I'm a licensed Gestalt therapist and practice the deeply humanistic approach in my Berlin practice in German and English. I offer broad and resourceful psychotherapeutic support in various gray and colorful situations.
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.
Dr. Frauke Kuhn
Systemic Counsellor & Couples Counsellor
Frankfurt, Germany
I am a certified systemic counsellor and couples counsellor and I help individuals and couples navigate relationship challenges, conflictual dynamics, inner struggles and acute crisis situations.
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.
Peter Kalckreuth
Counsellor
Göttingen, Germany
I am a curious and engaged therapist. I am also quite intuitive, I often get a feel for what is going on, before it becomes conscious or verbalised. I love working creatively, with the use metaphors or the imagination.
Marta Serna
Psychologist
Haarlem, Netherlands
I am a NIP-registered psychologist and BACP-approved psychotherapist.
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
Shannon Leigh
Counsellor & Couples Counsellor
Taberno, Spain
I combine CBT and DBT with a focus on the unconscious stories that shape how we think, feel, and act. Together, we explore patterns and build strategies for lasting emotional balance and change.
Maria Amorim
Counsellor
Porto, Portugal
I am a Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist based in Porto. I work with adult individuals with a wide range of conditions, providing evidence-based therapy.
Marta Aleksandrowicz (Ph.D.)
Lacanian Psychoanalyst & Psychoanalyst
Berlin, Germany
I work with individuals of diverse backgrounds and identities.
As a Mental Health Counsellor, I help individuals grow & successfully overcome difficulties & challenges in different domains, such as relationships & work, find their meaning & purpose in life and flourish.
Sarah Kimpel
Sex Counsellor & Social worker
Berlin, Germany
Ich bin Sozialarbeiterin, Sexualwissenschaftlerin, Traumafachberaterin und Sexualberaterin und biete trauma- und diskriminierungssensible (Sexual)beratung und sexuelle Bildung an.
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.
Karina Potikha
Counselling Psychologist
Berlin, Germany
One of the most exciting journeys is the journey to ourselves. I'm here to become your guide and help you build healthy relationships with yourself.
Raphael REBAI
Psychologist & Coach
Paris, France
I'm a psychologist who specializes in well-being, performance, relationships and personal development, with a particular interest in the quest for meaning and identity.
Romano Zattoni
Psychologist
Weinsberg, Germany
Psychologist with a PhD in Philosophy. Bridging clinical practice in psychoanalysis with philosophical insight to better understand and treat mental health issues. Available for online sessions in EN, DE, and PT.
Nir Yehudai
Clinical Social Worker
Leiden, Netherlands
Psychodynamic psychotherapy in English and Hebrew for expats, immigrants, international professionals, and Israelis living abroad. Available online and in person in Leiden.
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.
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.
Jana Szomolanyiova
Mindfulness-Based Therapist
Prague, Czechia
Highly experienced with 15 years assisting expats with relationship, personal and work related challenges, adaptation to living abroad, I'm here to help you find new, effective ways to create the change you desire.
Gaia Porcelli
Psychologist & Clinical Psychologist
Berlin, Germany
Bilingual psychologist (English/Italian) focused on uncovering client strengths and skill-building to ease distress and foster resilience for personal growth.
Dr. Ednei Soares
Psychoanalyst & Psychologist
Spanbroek, Netherlands
I am a Brazilian qualified clinical psychologist with 17 years of experience in Europe and South America. I have a fluent command of both English and French, and a PhD in Psychology.
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.
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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