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.
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.
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.
Georgia Ribes Zankl
Systemic Therapist & EMDR Therapist
Berlin, Germany
Wissenschaftlich fundierte Ausbildung und Jahrelange Erfahrung als klinische Neuropsychologin, systemische Therapeutin (Einzel, Paar und Familientherapie und Traumatherapeutin (EMDR u.a.). Lösungsorientierter Ansatz.
Ekaterina Mörtl (Reymarova)
Psychologist & Non-medical Practitioner for Psychotherapy
Munich, Germany
With over a decade of professional experience in psychology, I am helping big people heal their inner little ones online and in-person in Munich area (Gräfelfing).
Piotr Szmyt
Psychodynamic Counsellor & Couples Therapist
Lisbon, Portugal
I invite you to think about psychotherapy as a way of searching for new perspectives – new ways of relating, feeling and experiencing life. I integrate deep empathetic listening with a proactive therapeutic approach.
Anja Stroehlein
Clinical Psychologist
Salzburg, Austria
Courage is believing more in possibilities than in experiences.
Aysin Simsek
Psychotherapist in training & Psychologist
Berlin, Germany
Psikanalitik ve psikodinamik yaklaşım temelinde Almanca ve Türkçe çalışmaktayım.
https://www.aysinsimsek.com/index.html
Ralf Müller, Dr.
Existential Therapist & Non-medical Practitioner for Psychotherapy
Berlin, Germany
As a couples therapist, I accompany couples on their way (back) to a happy relationship. Shared values and the question of meaning are central to this. This also applies to fulfilling intimacy and sexuality.
Lisa Gianandrea
Psychological Counsellor & EMDR Counsellor
Utrecht, Netherlands
I help teens and adults with anxiety, ADHD, trauma, and identity questions with warmth and curiosity.
My style is compassionate, trauma-informed, and totally judgment-free.
Evgeniia Bragina
Psychologist & Psychotherapist in training
Vienna, Austria
An English-and Russian-speaking psychologist and psychotherapist in Austria
Liza Vaino
Psychologist
The Hague, Netherlands
I believe that the goal of therapy is not to change yourself, but to discover what it truly means to be yourself.
Christy Dooney
Counsellor
Berlin, Germany
Whether you are experiencing psychological distress, difficulties living abroad or feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of life, we can work together to find clarity and a way to move forward. Online only
David Marcus Schmid
Jungian Psychoanalyst & Couples Counsellor
Berlin, Germany
Hi, I'm David, a Zurich-trained Jungian Psychoanalyst (AGAP/IAAP). I am experienced in working from a depth-psychological orientation with individuals and couples. I offer sessions primarily online, but also in-person.
Bruna D'Andrea de Andrades
Psychologist & Counsellor
Nuremberg, Germany
I help people living abroad to deal with the challenges of their lives.
Carolina Díaz
Psychologist
Oviedo City, Spain
I work with anxiety and life blocks in people who keep going but feel internally stuck. Your inner world matters here. Feeling deeply listened to can help you listen to yourself... and that’s often where change begins.
Mariano Martelletti
Psychological Counsellor
Barcelona, Spain
A safe, non-judgmental space to explore anxiety, inner conflict, or patterns that don’t seem to change.
Together, we work to understand them and create lasting, meaningful shifts.
Julika Sophia Meier
Neuropsychologist & EMDR Counsellor
Cologne, Germany
Evidence-based practices are essential to my work. That is why I combine elements from bilateral stimulation techniques, somatic theories and ego-state therapy.
Andrea Granucci
Clinical and Health Psychologist & Sexologist
Madrid, Spain
Hi, I´m a Spanish & English-speaking Integrative Psychotherapist in Madrid. Open-minded and empathic, with extensive experience in psychological disorders, relationships, sexuality, individuals, groups, and couples.
Noemie Parsis
Clinical Psychologist
Chéreng, France
I am a clinical holistic psychologist supporting you in reconnecting with yourself, navigating challenges, creating more balance, harmony, and authenticity in your life.
Charlotte (Qiaochu) Hu
Counsellor
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Proficient in English and Mandarin, I am a passionate counsellor who is dedicated to provide a safe space where my clients are able to freely explore the depths of their strengths.
Psychodynamic Counsellor/Therapist (MBACP) offering online therapy to individuals experiencing personal, relational, and work-related challenges.
Maya Goldberg, MPhil, MA
Psychologist
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Practicing internationally, I provide private therapy and cross-cultural counseling for individuals and couples looking for a comprehensive, person-centered approach.
Deryal Yuksel
Counsellor
Istanbul, Turkey
I am a Clinical Psychologist and Art Therapist with extensive experience in both the United States and Turkey. My practice integrates psychodynamic psychotherapy with creative art therapy techniques.
As an English-Greek speaking psychotherapist, in Greece, my goal is to help support your personal exploration, in order to have a better understanding of yourself, your relationships, and your surroundings.
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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