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.
I see my mission in helping people come closer to their inner truth and through it find more clarity and stability inside.
Thanks to extensive CBT training, I am especially effective in treating OCD and anxiety disorders
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.
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.
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.
Ellen Kouridakis
Psychologist & Counsellor
Thessaloniki, Greece
Licensed Psychologist MSc., specializing in Systemic Psychotherapy for relationships, life transitions, and narcissistic abuse. Recipient of the Gold Company Award 2025 for Psychologists — Client Satisfaction Excellence.
Philip Sheldon
Integrative Counsellor & Sex Counsellor
Berlin, Germany
i believe therapy is a space to explore what's happened in the past, what's going on now, and what might happen next, and to navigate these sometimes difficult roads in order to find a way back to ourselves.
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.
Dr. Stephan Meyer
Psychologist & Coach
Pafos, Cyprus
Hello! I am Dr. Stephan Meyer, also known as «Doctor Change». I am an experienced psychological counsellor and coach. I speak English and German.
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
Elise Jensen
Coach & Non-medical Practitioner for Psychotherapy
Hamburg, Germany
You look fine on the outside. But you don't feel fine.
You're function well, but you feel disconnected, exhausted or stuck.
Together, we explore what needs attention, change or reconnection.
Simon Karim Frembgen
Coach & Non-medical Practitioner for Psychotherapy
Berlin, Germany
I accompany people through their change processes with clarity and sensitivity – as an authentic, sincere counterpart.
👉 Currently i offer a first therapy-test-session for the reduced price of 70€!
Marijke Bruins
Counsellor
Amsterdam, Netherlands
As a South African, English-speaking Psychologist based in Amsterdam, I understand the challenges of the expat experience. I offer a supportive, collaborative space where we co-create a process that helps you feel seen.
Aistė Ryvers
Psychologist & Psychotherapist in training
Ghent, Belgium
I specialize in helping (i) international couples, and (ii) women facing eating disorders, body image issues & burnout. Using CBT & Gottman, I offer an empathetic space and practical tools for healing and connection.
Tim Broscheid
Psychologist
Düsseldorf, Germany
LEITSATZ
„Verstehen ist der Anfang von Veränderung”.
ZIEL
Beratung darf entlasten, ordnen, motivieren – und manchmal auch herausfordern. Entscheidend ist, dass sie dich weiterbringt – auf deinem Weg, in deinem Tempo.
Anuj Mukherjee
Somatic Coach
Singapore, Singapore
I work with ADHD/AuDHD, expat/immigrant concerns, perfectionism, people-pleasing, analysis paralysis, alongside other issues. We will engage with your whole being--mind, body, & breath. Come as you are.
Dino Antunovic
Psychologist & EMDR Therapist
Berlin, Germany
As a qualified psychologist and EMDR therapist, I provide a supportive space for adults and couples, with sessions in English and Croatian, either in person at my Berlin practice or online—wherever you are!
Lisa Malmheden
Psychologist & Psychodynamic Counsellor
Berlin, Germany
I offer gentle, depth-oriented counselling for people navigating difficult emotions, life transitions, and the bigger questions that come with being human.
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.
Aleksandra Czekalska
Psychologist & Coach
Berlin, Germany
I'm a Psychologist and Career Coach. Contact me to schedule a free 30-minute session to discuss your needs.
Joana Maksimova
Counselling Psychologist
Sofia, Bulgaria
A licensed psychologist specialized in CBT (relationships; fertility journeys). Using a warm, compassionate approach, it is my passion to guide you towards a meaningful change and empower you to live an authentic life.
Stefania
Counsellor
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Multicultural clinical psychologist offering trauma-informed, expressive, and holistic therapy. I help clients reclaim their voice, body, and story in a safe, stigma-free space for growth and healing.
Lara Bauerkamp
Couples Therapist & Systemic Therapist
Berlin, Germany
Ich biete systemische Therapie für Individuen, Paare und Familien bei Krisen, Entscheidungsprozessen oder wenn es einfach kompliziert wird. Gerne auch im beruflichen Kontext.
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.
Melisa Nohadani-Rafie
Clinical Psychologist & Non-medical Practitioner for Psychotherapy
Frankfurt, Germany
In our work together we explore that which keeps you stuck through a blend of psychoanalytic, humanistic and mindfulness-based approaches.
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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