It's Complicated Reviews 

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Looking at 58 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the platform for its user-friendly design, making it easy to find a suitable therapist through a thoughtful matching process. Many highlight the overall supportive service and the dedicated, reactive staff who provide great support at every step. However, some people mentioned encountering technical issues with the website, such as difficulties with messages or persistent UI bugs. Additionally, a few other people also felt that customer support was unresponsive, handled situations poorly, or that some therapist encounters were unprofessional or lacked sensitivity.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Looking for a therapist was a big, intentional step for me. I wasn’t sure how to find someone I’d truly click with, but the It’s Complicated platform made it so much easier. The matching tool pointe... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It's Complicated is the only platform that I know that is really working for therapists. We really feel that it's built by and for therapists, without venture capital. The tools work well, the team is... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It's Complicated really made it simple for me to find a therapist that met my needs and helped me to get started easily. I like that I have a platform specifically dedicated to that to go to for my se... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Arrived in a foreign country where I didn’t speak the language and really needed therapy - It’s Complicated helped me find someone I was super happy with quickly and made accessing therapy easy. I als... See more

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Built for therapists, by therapists, It's Complicated is the world's most diverse therapy community. The platform doesn't just help people find the right therapist, but also supports the therapists in their craft of helping others.


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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Matching system just does the same…

EDIT: Thanks for your 100th snarky reply. Why don't you use the time and effort you spend replying to these reviews actually addressing the issues that I'm bringing up. I've tried to contact you directly about these issues. I've tried asking for help plenty of times.
Each and every time I have, you have responded the same way: "We're doing our best, but nothing will happen." So you can either admit that your platform isn't good and you people have no interest in bettering it, or you can stop complaining that people are pointing out your flaws and trying to make you better.
Maybe YOU need therapy.

15 July 2026
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Reply from It's Complicated

Hi there,

thank you for your third (or fourth, not sure?) 1-star review. We appreciate you coming back again and again, even though you've made it very clear on several occasions how much you don't like our platform. As you know, our support team has been in touch with you multiple times over the past few months, so there's really not much we can add here. We genuinely hope you find what you're looking for on another platform and wish you all the best.

Take care and have a good day,
Your It's Complicated Team 💚

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

free matching service!

a great tool for therapists to have their own practice & connect with other therapists all over the world. progressive, diverse & interesting pool of therapists.
free matching service for clients!

9 July 2026
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Reply from It's Complicated

Hi Asyun,

Thank you so much for your kind review. We appreciate having you on our platform, and we're happy to see you enjoying our community. Keep up the great work!

All the best and take care,
Your It's Complicated Team 💚

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

As a therapist

As a therapist, joining It's Complicated has been one of the most meaningful professional experiences of my career.

After completing my studies, the platform gave me the opportunity to build and grow my practice, connect with clients from around the world, and focus on the work that matters most: providing thoughtful and compassionate care.

What stands out most to me, however, is the people behind the platform. It is rare to find a company that combines innovation with such genuine care for both therapists and clients. Over the years, I have seen a continuous commitment to improving the experience, paying attention to feedback, and thoughtfully refining every detail. There is a real sense of purpose behind what they do.

I feel grateful for the trust, support, and opportunities I have received through It's Complicated, and proud to be part of a community that is working to make therapy more accessible and more human.

I wholeheartedly recommend It's Complicated to both therapists and people seeking support.

19 June 2026
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Reply from It's Complicated

Hi Romina,

wow, thank you for this feedback. It makes us genuinely happy to see our mission and vision resonate with therapists like yourself. We are proud to have supported you on your professional journey as you were building and growing your private practice, and we hope you'll stay part of our community for many more years!

All the best and take care,
Your It's Complicated Team 💚

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Paid Rankings Without Disclosure

I chose this platform because it presents itself as an ethical alternative in the therapy space and even criticises companies like BetterHelp on its blog.

What disappointed me was discovering that therapist rankings in the directory are influenced by how much therapists pay. According to the pricing page, therapists on higher subscription plans receive "Improved ranking in directory search results" or even "Top ranking in directory search results."

My issue is not that the platform charges therapists or offers premium features. My issue is the lack of transparency for users. When searching for a therapist, there is no clear indication that a therapist may be appearing higher because they pay more for their subscription.

As a user, I naturally assumed the order was based on factors such as relevance, experience, specialisation, availability, or other criteria designed to help people find the right therapist. Finding out that payment affects visibility without any obvious disclosure felt misleading.

For a platform operating in the mental health space, transparency matters. If therapists can pay for better placement, users should be clearly informed about that. Otherwise, it becomes difficult to see how this is meaningfully different from the practices the platform criticises in others.

I am also surprised by this approach given the EU's strong emphasis on transparency and consumer protection, especially in areas as sensitive as healthcare and mental health services.

15 June 2026
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Reply from It's Complicated

Hi İsmail,

Thanks for your feedback and for bringing that up. We believe this is an important topic, and we want to address it properly.

You're right that a therapist's subscription tier influences their ranking in the directory, and therapists on higher plans generally get more visibility than those on lower ones. However, this isn't something we try to hide: as you noted yourself, it's stated clearly on our therapist pricing page in the plan descriptions, and there's a dedicated section in our Terms of Use (Section 7: Search result ranking) that explains exactly which factors influence directory rankings, in accordance with EU laws and transparency requirements.

On the ranking factors you mentioned: relevance, specialisation, experience, and availability are of course meaningful criteria, but only once we actually know something about you. For a new user with no profile and no stated preferences, we genuinely don't know which therapist would be a good fit. That's precisely why we offer search filters so people can find a therapist by topic, approach, location, format, or price and why we built a free matching service that helps you find the right match for your specific needs. Subscription tier plays no role there at all.

That said, we appreciate your feedback and will look into how we can make this even clearer for clients on our website. If you have further questions or suggestions, feel free to reach out to us directly at support@complicated.life. We're nice people, and we always take user feedback seriously, even without a Trustpilot review ;)

All the best and take care,
Your It's Complicated Team 💚

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Looking for a therapist

Looking for a therapist was a big, intentional step for me. I wasn’t sure how to find someone I’d truly click with, but the It’s Complicated platform made it so much easier. The matching tool pointed me toward therapists who fit my needs, and the journey that followed was enriching.

My therapist helped me dig into the questions I’d been carrying. I’d recommend this platform to anyone curious about their own growth.

7 April 2026
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Reply from It's Complicated

Hi Berkus,

Congrats! Taking that first step isn't easy, and it's great to hear our platform helped make it a bit simpler. Really happy you found a therapist you connect with and that the journey has been a good one so far.

All the best and take care,
Your It's Complicated Team 💚

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

I was feeling pretty stuck in my career and unsure whether I was even in the right field anymore. The platform made it really easy to find a therapist who understood the mix of burnout, confidence issues and career uncertainty I was dealing with. Over time, therapy helped me get much clearer on what I actually wanted from work and gave me the confidence to make a big career change.

I’ve now transitioned out of a role that was making me unhappy into one that I genuinely love, and I honestly don’t think I would have made that shift without the support I found here. The whole experience felt thoughtful, personal and supportive from start to finish. Highly recommend.

22 April 2026
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Reply from It's Complicated

Hi Joe,

thank you for your kind feedback, and congratulations on your new job! Work can have a big impact on our mental health, and doing something you enjoy is so important. We're happy you found a role you genuinely love and even happier that our platform could help you with that.

All the best and take care,
Your It's Complicated Team 💚

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent, will use again

Used It's Complicated for the first time last week and had an amazing experience. Found it super easy to find a therapist that looked right for me, book a time slot quickly and my counsellor was so helpful. Immediately felt a weight lifted off my shoulders after feeling stressed for weeks. Really great to know this service is there in moments when I could use it, without the usual long complicated referral schemes and long waiting times. Will use again!

7 May 2026
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Reply from It's Complicated

Hi Marisa,

Thank you for taking the time to share this feedback. We're happy to hear that you've had a positive experience on our platform and could find the right therapist. That's exactly what It's Complicated is for!

Take care, and all the best on our therapy journey,
Your It's Complicated Team 💚

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you!

Best therapist directory I’ve used so far. I could actually find someone who matched what I was looking for in terms of price, approach, language, and location, and I booked my first appointment the same week. I’m really happy with the therapist I found and it’s been great being able to see her in person instead of only online. I also started joining some of the free online mental health events through the platform, which I didn’t expect to use much but have actually been really helpful too. Thank you!

11 May 2026
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Reply from It's Complicated

Hi Heather,

Thank you so much for sharing this. We're glad your therapist is a good match, and we're wishing you all the best on your therapy journey!

Take care,
Your It's Complicated Team 💚

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Lack of Professionalism and Follow-Up in Therapy Care

I was matched with a therapist through complicated.life and agreed to continue working together after the initial session, paying for two additional sessions. The therapist stated she would provide a structured plan after I had committed my time and money, but this was never delivered.

During the sessions, I became concerned about a lack of sensitivity, emotional containment, and trauma-informed care, despite the platform’s positioning on her. I raised this respectfully and asked whether we could adjust the structure of the sessions to better support my needs. Unfortunately, I received no response.

Following this, the therapist disengaged without any form of closure or follow-up, which I consider ethically problematic given that I was under her care. In addition, there were instances where she did not recall key details from previous sessions, including important aspects of my diagnosis, which raised further concerns about the quality and continuity of care.

Overall, this experience did not meet the standards I would expect from a professional therapeutic service.

23 April 2026
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Reply from It's Complicated

Hi Tom,

thank you for sharing this with us. We're really sorry to hear about your experience. Therapy takes courage and trust, and feeling safe and supported by your therapist is fundamental to it working at all. It sounds like that foundation wasn't there, and we're genuinely sorry it went this way.

Unfortunately, as a platform, in cases like this, our ability to step in is limited. Therapists on It's Complicated are independent practitioners who use our platform to connect with clients, conduct sessions, and manage their practice. We carefully vet and verify all therapists before they join, but we don't have visibility into how individual sessions are conducted or how the therapeutic relationship develops. What works well for one person can be completely wrong for another, and that mismatch is always difficult.

That said, what you've described goes beyond a simple mismatch, and we take that seriously. If you'd like to share more details with us, please reach out at support@complicated.life. If you're open to trying again with a different therapist, we're happy to help you find a better fit. You're also welcome to retake our matching survey, and we'll do our best to match you with someone more suited to your needs.

All the best and take care,
Your It's Complicated Team 💚

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It's complicated platform is very easy…

It's complicated platform is very easy to use, the support team for therapists is fast, kind and efficient. I (and my clients too) like that it's all in one, you don't need other apps or platforms - making international payments easy too.

16 April 2025
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Reply from It's Complicated

Hi Kata,

thank you for your kind feedback! We're happy that you're enjoying our platform, and we're glad that you're part of our therapist community.

Take care and all the best,
Your It's Complicated Team 💚

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I do not have option to reach out for help and due to which unable to complete the profile

I have option to reach out for help and I am unable to complete my profile.I am unable to reply to messages sent by support team.

3 April 2026
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Reply from It's Complicated

Hi Pratibha,

Thank you for sharing your experience, and we're genuinely sorry to hear you've been having trouble completing your profile and finding a way to reach us.

We've looked into this on our end but weren't able to find any support requests linked to your account. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us directly at support@complicated.life and we'll be happy to guide you through the remaining steps.

Your It's Complicated Team 💚

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Unprofessional Therapist Behavior

I had a couple of therapy sessions with*****, and when I was describing a violent situation in my relationship, where my partner dragged me out of the car, she asked if we had a video of it.
What kind of question is that? As a victim, do I have to prove what happened to me in such an intense moment? Otherwise, is my experience not valid?

28 March 2026
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Reply from It's Complicated

Hi Zahra,

Thank you for sharing this with us. We know it takes courage to speak up, and we're truly sorry you felt let down at a moment when you needed support most.

When someone shares an experience of violence, that trust deserves to be met with nothing but care and understanding, and we're truly sorry that wasn't your experience here. Supporting clients in feeling safe is something we care deeply about, and we take it very seriously when that falls short.

Because therapists on our platform practise independently, formal complaints are handled through their professional accreditation bodies rather than through us. But we want to make sure you know exactly what steps are available to you. You can find a full overview here ( https://help.complicated.life/hc/en-us/articles/25157290961938-Complaints-about-Practitioners-listed-on-It-s-Complicated ). If an official process confirm misconduct, please do let us know. We take those outcomes seriously and will act accordingly, including by reviewing the practitioner's presence on our platform.

Please also always feel free to reach out to us directly at support@complicated.life

Take care, Your It's Complicated team 💚

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful community!

It’s complicated is a wonderful community to be a part of. It’s not just another therapy platform, there are so many ways to connect with other therapists from diverse modalities. The it’s complicated team make you feel valued and supported. I couldn’t be happier with my experience and I’m very grateful to be part of this community.

27 March 2026
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Reply from It's Complicated

Hi Layla,

This is really lovely to read, thank you so much for sharing. Building a genuine community where therapists from different backgrounds and modalities can actually connect with each other is something we care about a lot, so hearing it comes through like that is great confirmation that we're on the right track. Really glad to have you on board!

All the best and take care,
Your It's Complicated Team 💚

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you 🙏

I’ve been going through some big life changes and didn’t really know what kind of support I needed. Its Complicated made a process that is usually overwhelming really easy and thoughtful. The matching felt genuinely personal, and helped me find someone who is deeply aligned with where I am and where I want to be. Couldn’t recommend them more!!

28 March 2026
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Reply from It's Complicated

Hi Rey,

Really glad we could offer some support during such a big time of change. Finding someone who truly understands you and your journey is not always easy, and it sounds like you found just that.

All the best and take care,
Your It's Complicated Team 💚

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful

It helped my an awful lot to find the right therapist for me. I can highly recommend the platform.

25 March 2026
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Reply from It's Complicated

Hi Alex,

Really glad we could help you find the right therapist. Thank you!

All the best and take care,
Your It's Complicated Team 💚

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been doing couple therapy…

I have been doing couple therapy through the It's Complicated platform for more than a year. It is also my first time doing psychotherapy.

For me, it has been a memorable journey to look into my relationship with a professional therapist. I've learned a lot about myself, my partner, and how we relate to each other.

What I really like about It's Complicated is that finding a therapist wasn't as hard as I thought it would be. I particularly find the detailed filter system helpful.

As someone who just moved to a new country, these filters have allowed me to narrow down therapists, which makes a huge difference. I also think that the intro call is a good idea, so that I have a chance to talk to the therapist to see if it's a good fit.

Overall, I'm really happy with my experience. This decision has definitely taken my relationship with myself and others to a deeper and better level.

26 March 2025
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Reply from It's Complicated

Hi Claire,

Thank you so much for sharing this! A year of couples therapy, your first time in psychotherapy, and doing it all after moving to a new country. That's a lot, and we're happy that our platform could support you in all that. Therapy can be such a hard but beautiful experience. Learning more about yourself, your partner, and how you relate to each other is good stuff - and a great example for the impact good therapy (and a good therapist) can have.

All the best and take care,
Your It's Complicated Team 💚

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Here I found exactly what I was looking for

It’s great that there are platforms offering such a wide range of specialists. I needed a very specific expert, and it’s hard to find that online. I was able to resolve my issue in just a few sessions. I think I’ll come back for follow-up sessions in about six months to validate my decisions and reinforce the results.

2 March 2026
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Reply from It's Complicated

Hi there,

Happy to hear that you found what you were looking for, and credit to our amazing therapist network, covering all different kinds of approaches, professions, and topics. If you ever want to come back, you know where to find us!

All the best and take care,
Your It's Complicated Team 💚

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Was matched to a really great therapist…

Was matched to a really great therapist with help from their team! Highly recommend this platform. Easy to use and lots of choice

10 March 2026
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Reply from It's Complicated

Hi there,

Great match, easy process, lots of choice. Sounds like our platform worked exactly as it should. Thank you for your review, and all the best on your therapy journey!

Take care,
Your It's Complicated Team 💚

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Worthwhile decision

After long thought, I decided to seek console for better wellbeing. I really appreciate the friendly help matching me to my therapist. After a few sessions, I find myself thinking clearer and become more confident in tackling my personal challenges and growth. Thank you!

14 February 2026
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Reply from It's Complicated

Hi there,

Congratulations on taking that first step after thinking it over for a long time. Starting therapy can be scary, and it takes a lot of courage to reach out for help. Really glad you found a therapist through our matching service, and that you're already feeling that positive impact after just a few sessions.

All the best and take care,
Your It's Complicated Team 💚

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very happy with my therapist

I've now had 10 sessions with my therapist, and she is amazing. I've worked with several therapists over the last few years, but this is the first time I feel like somebody actually understands me. I didn't really know where to start when I was trying to get into therapy again, but It's Complicated and their matching service made it very easy to find a therapist. I booked my first call within two days, and I have never had any issues with the platform.

25 March 2026
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Reply from It's Complicated

Hi Cori,

Really glad our matching service helped you find a therapist you genuinely connect with. 10 sessions is a great milestone, and feeling like you're working with the right therapist can make all the difference. Thank you for your review!

All the best and take care,
Your It's Complicated Team 💚

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