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.
Oleksii Tkachenko
Gestalt Psychotherapist & Psychologist
Kyiv, Ukraine
I offer my services for mutual exploration with a grounding in partnership, helping you embrace self-compassion, navigate shame, explore identity and existential questions, strengthen relationships, and overcome fears.
Armandina Ramirez Tamez
Psychologist & EMDR Counsellor
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Psychologist specializing in burnout, emotional overwhelm & life abroad. I help expats who feel exhausted, disconnected or stuck find balance, clarity & connection. Therapy in English & Spanish.
Jan Limbach
EMDR Therapist & Hypnotherapist
Berlin, Germany
EMDR, brainspotting, hypno- and egostate therapy offer a multimodal approach to subconscious experiences such as anxiety, panic, depression, burnout, PTSD - in German, English - initial consultation for 60,- Euro
Dr. Frederik Unseld
Coach
Berlin, Germany
I offer a free, structured 60-minute first call: we do a short piece of the actual work together, and you'll feel whether this fits.
Matilde Baptista
Clinical Psychologist
Lisbon, Portugal
My aim is to support you in relieving emotional suffering, developing inner resources, and creating meaningful and lasting change.
Ruven Hanohov
Non-medical Practitioner for Psychotherapy
Frankfurt, Germany
Overthinking constantly, feeling like you're never good enough, or struggling to set boundaries? I help sensitive adults manage emotional overwhelm and recognize their unshakable self-worth.
Dr. Ednei Soares
Psychoanalyst & Psychologist
Spanbroek, Netherlands
I am a Brazilian qualified clinical psychologist with 17 years of experience in Europe and South America. I have a fluent command of both English and French, and a PhD in Psychology.
Marijana Batan
Psychologist
Prague, Czechia
I lead women at every age to freedom and self-responsibility. Accepting full responsibility for one's own happiness is tough but in it lies great power. Be brave! It will be the most rewarding decision you ever made.
Over 13 years of experience offering evidence-based CBT for adults. Practical support for anxiety, neurodivergence (ADHD/autism), burnout, and self-esteem.
Andrea Kuhn-Johnstone
Counselling Psychologist
Amsterdam, Netherlands
As an English-speaking therapist based in the Netherlands, my main focus is on providing a safe environment where we can have open conversations about our concerns and delve deeper into understanding them.
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.
Effy Malfa
Psychologist
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Welcome! I’m Effy, an expat psychologist offering online therapy in English & Greek. I’m here to support you, help you navigate challenges, and encourage personal growth.
Christina Kalampouka
Psychologist
Leiden, Netherlands
I am a psychologist (Clinical Psychology MA) and lecturer at Leiden University My focus lies on anxiety, depression, ADHD, interpersonal and emotional difficulties, burnout, and repeated negative life patterns.
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
Ece Cantay
Psychologist
Maastricht, Netherlands
My mission is to guide individuals on journeys of self-discovery and healing, navigating the intricacies of their minds with care and expertise.
Welcome! I am a Clinical Psychologist (MSc) specializing in Developmental Psychology, combining evidence-based methods with an integrative, person-centered approach.
Athina Skondra
Psychologist
Athens, Greece
I am a Greek Psychologist - Psychotherapist specialised in Cognitive Analytic Therapy and Relational Psychoanalysis. I work with adults experiencing a wide range of difficulties.
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.
Zsofia Nyul
Psychological Counsellor
Barcelona, Spain
An international psychologist (Clinical & Health MA, GMBPsS), helping expats with anxiety, relationship issues, ADHD, building confidence, boundaries, authenticity and self-love through integrative talk therapy. 🇬🇧🇭🇺
Marc D Ritter
Psychologist
Munich, Germany
As a therapist for expats and digital nomads in Europe, I'll help you overcome challenges by uncovering deep-rooted struggles and transforming unconscious thoughts to build a more meaningful, authentic life.
Daniel Smith
Integrative Counsellor
Bearsted, United Kingdom
As a Psychosynthesis Therapist and Coach I walk along side you on your journey to becoming whole. Psychosynthesis is the process of connecting to who you essential are and actualising that in the world.
Chuy You PHOW LY
Systemic Therapist & Systemic Coach
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.
Rozalina Petkova
Counsellor
Berlin, Germany
As an English speaking therapist, my practice is mainly online based. I work with clients all over the world, which requires a great levels of flexibility. In my work I combine CBT with Positive and Schema therapy.
Sarah Kimpel
Sex Counsellor & Social worker
Berlin, Germany
Ich bin Sozialarbeiterin, Sexualwissenschaftlerin, Traumafachberaterin und Sexualberaterin und biete trauma- und diskriminierungssensible (Sexual)beratung und sexuelle Bildung an.
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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