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.
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.
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.
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.
Mika R
Counsellor & Art Counsellor
Berlin, Germany
Mika is dedicated to providing functional therapy rooted in somatic healing and solution-based care. This practice is a conscious process of reconnecting, reshaping thought patterns, and restoring trust in oneself.
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.
Ich bin ausgebildeter Psychologischer Psychotherapeut und arbeite schwerpunktmäßig mit kognitiver Verhaltenstherapie.
Dr John Sorensen
Clinical Psychologist
Tarporley, United Kingdom
Bilingual English/Danish speaking Psychologist based in the UK. I have extensive experience of providing a range of therapies to help alleviate the full range of mental health & other problems across the life-span.
Judith Strieder
Psychologist
Berlin, Germany
Ich bin ausgebildete Psychologin und Supervisorin und Coach (i.A.) aus Berlin. Mir ist die Arbeit auf Augenhöhe und in guter Beziehung zueinander sowie
Diskriminierungssensibilität wichtig.
Raffaella Silvana Papa
Psychological Psychotherapist
Vedano al Lambro, Italy
10+ years of experience in expert care. Tailored support for life’s deepest challenges, from depression to personal transformation.
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.
Yoky Yu
Psychosomatic Counsellor & Couples Therapist
Barcelona, Spain
Integrative PsychoSomatic Therapist for individuals and couples. Working with complex trauma, somatic parts work, attachment wounds and racial/geopolitical/cross generational issues in relational healing.
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.
Facundo Illobre
Psychologist
Colchester, United Kingdom
I'm a psychotherapist and university lecturer, currently working online. I specialise in Schema Therapy, Experiential Psychotherapy and Jungian Psychology. I offer psychotherapy sessions in both English and Spanish.
If you feel stuck in patterns, relationships, or self-doubt — this is for you. I help you build a more honest, compassionate dialogue with yourself so your relationships and life can shift in a real, lasting way.
Lara Maestrini
Psychologist & Counsellor
Amsterdam, Netherlands
I aim to create a compassionate and judgement-free space for you to share your experiences, make sense of your past & overcome your struggles. I'm here to support you through your individual journey!
Amsterdam & online
Anja Marković
Psychologist & Psychotherapist
Belgrade, Serbia
In my professional approach I am dedicated to providing psychological support to high-functioning adults who seek deeper meaning while addressing personal challenges and internal conflicts in their daily lives.
Melania Focone
Clinical Psychologist & Gestalt Counsellor
Berlin, Germany
Aim of my work is to help you break free from recursive behavioral patterns and emotional blocks. So it becomes possible to make room for new ways of thinking and relating to others and yourself.
Sze Chan
Psychologist
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
British Psychological Society Full Member & Associate Fellow
Hong Kong Psychological Society Registered Psychologist & Associate Fellow
I’m a 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.
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.
Haya Alshawa
Psychotherapist
Oakville, Canada
I’m here to offer a safe, caring space where you can share openly, feel supported, and find ways to heal, grow, and build resilience at your own pace.
Katharina Albrecht
Counsellor
Berlin, Germany
Internationally trained sex and relationship therapist for individuals and couples. I combine Somatic Experiencing®, systemic sex therapy and nervous-system work to reconnect body, desire and relationship.
Anna Altman
Psychoanalytic Counsellor
Barcelona, Spain
I am an English and Russian-speaking psychotherapist based in Barcelona, specializing in individual therapy for adults using the Jungian psychoanalytic method.
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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