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
I just wanted to give a short feedback and say that I found them to be very helpful and have arranged the first sessions with one of the suggested therapists. Your help has saved me a lot of time and is deeply appreciated! Thanks a million.Anonymous client
I reviewed the personal matches you made and I picked Johanne, she seemed like a great match, and already had one session, and I am really satisfied with the matches you provided so far. Thank you so much!Anonymous client
Thanks so much for the results. One of them suits exactly what we are looking for and will be reaching out to them soon. Thanks for your time and effort!Anonymous client
Thank you so much for the personalised therapist recommendations! I did reach out to one of them, we've had our first session already. It looks very promising!Anonymous client
I think you've succeeded in making a compassionate online platform, and that's energizing, especially coming from a country where the waiting lists in therapy are soul-drainingly long.Anonymous client
Explore the directory
Prefer to choose for yourself? Browse our directory of over 2,500 mental health practitioners across Europe.
Nour Azhari
Coach
Barcelona, Spain
I support young adults and adults in stepping out of unhelpful patterns, building emotional intelligence and healthier relationships, and creating intentional lives through evidence-based, trauma-informed coaching
Eldina Sonnenholzner
Non-medical Practitioner for Psychotherapy
Munich, Germany
Systemic Therapist (IFS) | Licensed Psychotherapy Practitioner (Heilpraktikerin für Psychotherapie)
I support people in understanding themselves more deeply, changing burdensome patterns for good, and reconnecting with
Xiaoqing Xu
Non-medical Practitioner for Psychotherapy & Coach
I am a German- and English-speaking clinical psychologist with several years of experience supporting expats through relationship and identity-related challenges. I provide evidence-based psychological counselling online
Max Gadow
Non-medical Practitioner for Psychotherapy & Systemic Therapist
Berlin, Germany
I am a non-medical practitioner for psychotherapy with a focus on systemic and trauma therapy.
Angeliki O. Lazaraki
Psychologist & Psychotherapist
London, United Kingdom
I have more than 18 years experience in psychotherapy and I am very passionate about creating a safe and collaborative environment for my clients.
I am currently only working online.
Marlene Borchert
Clinical Psychologist & Psychodynamic Counsellor
Berlin, Germany
Manchmal wird im Leben alles ein wenig zu viel – sei es durch Überforderung, innere Unruhe oder bekannte Belastungen. Im Gespräch darf all das Platz finden. Lassen Sie uns gern gemeinsam schauen, was Sie gerade bewegt.
Ana Zore Grmek (Mag.pth.)
Life Coach
Lucca, Italy
My approach is grounded in offering guidance for personal development, encouragement for self-exploration and support in cultivating a safe and authentic relationship with ourselves and others.
Robert Ian Kibet Ouko Babu
Person-Centred Counsellor
Athens, Greece
My approach is open and respectful, providing a safe and supportive space where clients are truly heard and can explore their concerns at a pace that feels comfortable to them.
Ólöf Dröfn Eggertsdóttir
Counsellor
Reykjavík, Iceland
As an English speaking Icelander, I have spent most of my life in the USA, I help people and couples in transition and with all the stress, depression, and discontent that comes with transition.
Nicole Pieper
Somatic Coach & Relationship Coach
Berlin, Germany
It would be my honour to accompany you toward (re-)connection and unique self-expression so you can stay anchored to your truth, your values, and your personal path as you navigate life's challenges.
Graeme Galton
Psychotherapist
London, United Kingdom
Offering attachment-based therapy for relationship and family issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, issues arising from ADHD. Originally from Australia, now based in London.
Bouchra Arbaoui
Jungian Psychoanalyst
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Jungian Therapist in Amsterdam. I help in your process to become who you are. I help you to change meaningless life and/or depression, relationship problems, cultural/gender identity, emotional instability and trauma.
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.
Bilingual (EN/RU) psychoanalytic counselor helping clients navigate anxiety, identity shifts, and life transitions. Providing a safe, deep space to explore your inner world and create lasting change.
Daniella Mansylla
Clinical Psychologist & Psychoanalyst in training
Santiago, Chile
My current mission is to support individuals navigating challenges or discomfort in their lives. Often, it is the 'small pebble in one's shoe' that creates the most friction in daily life.
Fiona Howie Denny
Counsellor
Bicester, United Kingdom
We all feel anxious, worried, and stressed and at times, these feelings become overwhelming. With my diverse background and training I have the experience to help you navigate these difficult situations.
Oguzhan Sezer
Psychotherapist & Psychoanalyst
Vienna, Austria
You are feeling lost, stuck or uninspired; have the feeling that nothing works. Then maybe it's a good time to start talking to someone about it. Being able to inspire others could come as a side effect.
Maja Dekic Djelic
Clinical Psychologist & Psychoanalytic Counsellor
Berlin, Germany
After over twenty years of my clinical and therapeutic experience, I am deeply convinced of a true healing effect of a trusting, reliable, and authentic relationship.
Aysun Yildirim
Clinical Psychologist & Psychotherapist in training
Berlin, Germany
Queer, multicultural psychologist & artist offering an integrative, non-diagnostic online space to explore your inner dynamics and relationship patterns beyond labels, while fostering autonomy and well-being on eye-level
Inga Thomsen
Couples Therapist & Systemic Therapist
Berlin, Germany
Ich begleite Paare in herausfordernden Phasen, um gemeinsam neue Perspektiven der Dynamik zu entwickeln und nachhaltig Veränderungen zu ermöglichen.
Anastasia Rudashevsky
Clinical Psychologist & Psychoanalytic Counsellor
Berlin, Germany
This therapy is not for everyone.
Honest, high-intensity work for those seeking more than symptom relief. It requires time and commitment, yet offers something increasingly rare:
a real, sustained therapeutic bond.
Anna Punda
Non-medical Practitioner for Psychotherapy & Psychological Counsellor
Berlin, Germany
Not everything we call stress needs more stress management. Sometimes, we need to understand what we’ve been carrying, make space for what is really there — and learn to carry less.
Athina Skondra
Psychologist
Athens, Greece
Greek Psychologist specialising in Relational Psychoanalysis and Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT). I offer psychotherapy to adults in English and Greek, online and in person, including expats and international clients.
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.
It's Complicated is not suitable for acute psychological or medical crises or emergency situations.If you are in a serious crisis and need urgent help, please contact a local emergency service or use one of these resources instead.
The blog
Finding Your First Therapist: Starting Strong and Overcoming ChallengesGoing to therapy for the first time or going to a new therapist is a bold step. Thus,…