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.
Gustavo Faigenbaum
Clinical Psychologist
Gualeguaychú, Argentina
I hold a psychology degree from the University of Buenos Aires (UBA) and a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the New School in New York. With 25 years of clinical experience, I specialize in psychoanalysis, couples therapy & EMDR
Ksenia Bachinskaia
Counsellor
Tbilisi, Georgia
Trauma- and body-oriented work based on analysis.
Silke Brueggemann
Psychologist & Systemic Counsellor
Constance, Germany
I am a spiritual psychologist: in my understanding, a human being is more than what psychology can capture. At the same time, spirituality without being grounded in one’s lived reality is of little help.
Dr. Frauke Kuhn
Systemic Counsellor & Couples Counsellor
Frankfurt, Germany
Ich bin systemische Beraterin und Paarberaterin (DGSF) und begleite Einzelne und Paare bei Beziehungsthemen, Konflikten, Selbstwertthemen und in akuten Krisen.
Ich bin ausgebildeter Psychologischer Psychotherapeut und arbeite schwerpunktmäßig mit kognitiver Verhaltenstherapie.
Clarina Du Plessis
Psychologist & Counselling Psychologist
Bloemfontein, South Africa
Real change and healing becomes possible when you feel deeply seen and understood. I work globally with clients facing anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, loss and emotional overwhelm.
Laura Wicke
Integrative Counsellor & Non-medical Practitioner for Psychotherapy
Hamburg, Germany
Ich biete Integrative Psychotherapie auf Deutsch, Englisch und Spanisch an, mit Fokus auf kognitiver Verhaltenstherapie. Mein Ansatz ist stets lösungsorientiert und meine Arbeit soll als "Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe" dienen.
Natalia Bastron
Gestalt Therapist & Non-medical Practitioner for Psychotherapy
Berlin, Germany
Ich bin zertifizierte Gestalttherapeutin und begleite Menschen in deutscher und russischer Sprache. Mein Ansatz ist tief humanistisch und beziehungsorientiert.
Я сертифицированная гештальт-терапевтка, работаю на русском.
Golbarg Goshtasbpour
Systemic Coach & Somatic Coach
Berlin, Germany
I accompany clients through transition and realignment processes using a systemic and client-centered approach combined with mindfulness a somatic-based coaching. I create a safe space for people to meet themselves.
Britta Bielenberg
Gestalt Therapist & Systemic Counsellor
Munich, Germany
I acquired my training as an individual and group therapist in London, rounding off the academic studies with placements in a low-cost community organisation and a psychiatric hospital.
Michael Spaeth
Clinical and Health Psychologist & Systemic Psychotherapist
Inning am Ammersee, Germany
Psychologist, systemic therapist & resilience trainer. I support individuals, couples & expats online in navigating crises, preventing burnout & building resilience.
Ricarda Freundt
Couples Therapist & Supervisor
Berlin, Germany
Ich begleite Menschen, wenn etwas in ihren Beziehungen oder in ihnen selbst nicht mehr so für sie passt, wie bisher. Wir schauen gemeinsam, was gerade passiert und wie Veränderung möglich sein kann.
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.
María Gracia Abad
Psychologist & EMDR Therapist
Greystones, Ireland
Our sessions are a safe, non-judgmental space to freely express.
Together, let's find solutions to the problems you're facing in order to restore your well-being.
Alireza Tarikhi
Clinical Psychologist
Berlin, Germany
As a licensed clinical psychologist (BDP and APA member) and a neuroscientist with 18+ years of experience, I am passionate about helping people to navigate challenges and reach their full potential.
Swantje Rummel
Non-medical Practitioner for Psychotherapy & Couples Therapist
Berlin, Germany
I’m Heilpraktikerin for Psychotherapy, a systemic couple and family therapist, and a coach.
Put differently: I support people in navigating their relationships— with themselves, within their partnerships and families.
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.
Tanya Levinson
Psychologist
Bruges, Belgium
My name is Tanya Levinson and I am a contextual behavioural therapist. We get tangled up in our heads way too much, and I can be Sherlock Holmes for the curious case of your problematic cognitions.
Hana Stojic
Gestalt Therapist & Non-medical Practitioner for Psychotherapy
Berlin, Germany
Regardless of what you are thinking about at the moment and regardless of what made you look me up online, I want to tell you that there is always at least one way to deal with it.
www.hanastojic.com
Mirjam Jonker
Systemic Counsellor & Psychodynamic Counsellor
Dachau, Germany
Compassionate systemic counselling (German/ Dutch/ English):
I provide a safe space to support you on your inner journey. Offering free initial consultation to explore your needs and see if we are a good fit.
Annette Smith
Counsellor
Portland, United States
As a holistic counselor, I work with adults who are seeking relief, clarity, and meaning in their lives. Whether it's life transitions or in need of clarity, I honor each individual's meaning-making process.
Irene Masoch
Counsellor
Munich, Germany
I’m Irene, a psychologist in Munich helping expats with ADHD, anxiety, and sleep issues. I combine neuroscience, CBT, and EFT to offer compassionate, practical therapy in Italian, English, and French.
Real change starts with being fully honest to yourself and accepting where you are in this moment. From there, we will uncover what patterns are holding you back and get clear on where you want to go in life.
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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