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.
Maria Lara Mehlhorn
Counsellor
Berlin, Germany
Lassen Sie uns gemeinsam Ihre Vergangenheit besser verstehen, die Gegenwart präziser wahrnehmen und Ihre Zukunft proaktiver gestalten.
Ich biete 30-min. kostenfreie Erstgespräche an
Stanislav Wollenberg
Non-medical Practitioner for Psychotherapy & Clinical Psychologist
Saarbrücken, Germany
Viele psychische Beschwerden sind keine Defekte. Oft sind sie Lösungen, die einmal notwendig waren, um emotional sicher zu bleiben. In meiner Arbeit geht es darum zu verstehen, wie solche Schutzstrategien entstanden sind
John Buckley
Counsellor
Brighton, United Kingdom
I work with people who are thoughtful and self-aware, yet find themselves stuck in recurring and unhelpful patterns that they don’t fully understand.
Mariia Massaliutina
Psychologist & Psychoanalytic Counsellor
Amsterdam, Netherlands
My work as a contemporary psychoanalytic psychologist and psychotherapist aims to help people to achieve better understanding of themselves and others in order to improve the quality of their life and relations.
Udo Rottmann
Non-medical Practitioner for Psychotherapy & Hypnotherapist
Donauwörth, Germany
Ich unterstütze Menschen in schwierigen Lebensphasen mit einem klaren, wertschätzenden Ansatz – fundiert, empathisch und lösungsorientiert. Ziel: mehr Klarheit, Stabilität und neue Handlungsfreiheit.
Carmen Radu
Psychotherapist & Clinical Psychologist
Bucharest, Romania
Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Cognitive-Behavioural Psychotherapist and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist in training.
Hugo Iglesias Moraes
Counsellor
Fortaleza, Brazil
In times of CRISIS, I am here to support your GROWTH, offering technical expertise within a safe and welcoming therapeutic approach, where insights can be easily understood and integrated.
→ SOLUTION-FOCUSED
Kahturah Hodsman-Ferguson
Integrative Psychotherapist & Psychotherapist
London, United Kingdom
I’m an English speaking therapist from Canada, offering confidential online sessions. I’m here to support you in exploring the areas of your life you want to focus on. Your enquiry into working together is welcome!
Felix Schmidt
Clinical Psychologist & Psychotherapist in training
Cologne, Germany
Psychodynamic counseling for stress, anxiety, relationship conflict and life transitions. I support you in finding clarity, emotional balance and a deeper connection to yourself.
Pepa Pasatu (MSc.)
Sexologist & Clinical Psychologist
Berlin, Germany
Are you more of a people pleaser or selfish? Now answer considering sex. Do you preform or feel? Do you believe in love? With pleasure I'll support you in exploring, accepting and expressing your shameless sexual self.
Martina Gallus
Psychologist & Counsellor
Cologne, Germany
Multilingual psychologist (M.Sc.) with an intercultural, clinical & creative background. I support adults navigating transitions, identity, stress, relationships & life between cultures, with curiosity for each journey.
Julia de Souza Queiroz
Clinical Psychologist & Psychotherapist
Lisbon, Portugal
As a Clinical Psychologist with a PhD in Neuroscience and as a Somatic Experiencing® and NARM Psychotherapist®, I integrate diverse methods to help clients navigate challenges and uncover their strengths.
Larisa Kharlanova
Jungian Psychotherapist & Clinical Psychologist
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
I am a Russian and English-speaking Jungian analyst trained in Zürich’s Carl Gustav Jung Institute and living in Cambodia now. My strong interest to the individuation process navigates me in my work.
Ruven Hanohov
Non-medical Practitioner for Psychotherapy
Frankfurt, Germany
Empathic and evidence-based therapist supporting adults who feel too sensitive for the world, helping them navigate emotional overwhelm and related challenges, such as anxiety, perfectionism, boundaries, and self-worth.
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.
Timi Szabó
Counsellor
Barcelona, Spain
If you’re stuck in your head, overwhelmed, or constantly second-guessing yourself: I help you untangle the chaos, understand your patterns, and build steadier ground with therapy, coaching, and CBT tools.
Anna Melnik
Counsellor & Integrative Counsellor
London, United Kingdom
I work with people who feel out of sync with those around them. Many of my clients are neurodivergent, expats, or members of the LGBT+ community.
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
Chuy You PHOW LY
Systemic Therapist
Berlin, Germany
Systemic Traumatherapy, Career Coaching & Soundhealing in Berlin. Facilitation of Transformation Process & work objectives, ressources, solutions, emotions, process, body & movements oriented. Français, Deutsch, English.
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.
Layla Voll Collins
Counsellor
Frankfurt, Germany
I help expats and professionals manage anxiety, stress, and overwhelming thoughts so they can feel more grounded, confident, and in control of their lives.
André Moreira
Clinical and Health Psychologist
Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
Either in Portuguese or in English, I provide support based on a Narrative approach. I've been working with trauma and loss for years and my research is focused in this problematics.
Roland Evans
Clinical Psychologist & EMDR Psychotherapist
Boulder, United States
I offer supervision and teaching for psychotherapists from an integrative and in-depth perspective. I am only available for older clients (40+) seeking personal and spiritual development (see https://roland-evans.com/)
Natalia Mazzei
Life Coach & Leadership Coach
Madrid, Spain
Psychotherapist and Coach helping adults and professionals navigate transitions, stress, professional & personal crisis with empathy, clarity, and purpose through therapy, coaching, and positive psychology.
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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