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Briana. Therapy in Barcelona Intake Coordinator in Her Own Words.

Briana Briana Living is more than just surviving and getting by. Therapy is empowerment! I am outgoing, driven, creative, and an adventurer. I am passionate about helping others and providing them with the support needed so they can manage their emotions & life obstacles with confidence. That’s

Expat Grief, Emotional Baggage and Belonging(s)

On November 24, 2021 / Expat Coping Strategies, Expat Mental Health, Expat Therapy Barcelona, Expat Women's Stories, Expats, Grief and Loss, Living in Barcelona, Third Culture Adults, Women in Barcelona

Expat Grief, Emotional Baggage and Belonging(s) The following is a brief informative article written by Leigh Matthews, Australian Psychologist and Founder of Therapy in Barcelona, in response to the story “Grief, Emotional Baggage & Belonging(s)" by Carrie Frais in the wonderful and enlightening collection of expat womenRead more →

Men Don’t Cry—Why Men Avoid Therapy

On October 29, 2021 / English Speaking Counsellor Barcelona, English Speaking Therapists Barcelona, Expat Coping Strategies, Expat Mental Health, Men's Mental Health

Men Don’t Cry—Why Men Avoid Therapy - How We Can Help Men Move from “Manning Up” to Embracing Their Humanity Men don’t cry? Think again. Leigh Matthews, Founder and Director of Therapy in Barcelona and an Australian Registered Psychologist, talks about men’s avoidance of professional support and why weRead more →

Finding an English-speaking therapist in Spain

On July 9, 2021 / English Speaking Counsellor Barcelona, English Speaking Psychologist Barcelona, English Speaking Sex Therapist Barcelona, english speaking therapist barcelona, English Speaking Therapists Barcelona, Expat Mental Health, Expat Problems, Expat Therapy Barcelona, Moving to Barcelona, Online Counselling Services, Online Psychotherapy, Online Therapy Barcelona, Psychologist Barcelona

Finding an English-speaking Therapist in Spain Australian Registered Psychologist and Director of Therapy in Barcelona, Leigh Matthews, answered some questions about finding therapy in English for The Local Spain It seems that there are quite a few English-speaking therapists in the big cities such as BarcelonaRead more →

Expat Drinking Culture

On April 14, 2021 / Accompanying Spouses, Drug and Alcohol Addiction Barcelona, English Speaking Counsellor Barcelona, english speaking therapist barcelona, Expat Coping Strategies, Expat Drinking Culture, Expat Mental Health, Expat Problems

Expat Drinking Culture This following is a brief informative article written by Leigh Matthews, Australian Psychologist and Founder of Therapy in Barcelona, in response to the story "Calling 'Time' on Drinking Culture" by Adrienne Walder in the wonderful and enlightening collection of expat women stories "#Living TheRead more →

Article Published in MumAbroad: Covid and Expat Resilience

On September 15, 2020 / Coronavirus Barcelona, Covid-19 Barcelona, Expat Coping Strategies, Expat Mental Health

Article Published in MumAbroad: Covid and Expat Resilience Covid-19 has entered our world. The uncertainty and restrictions are testing the limits of our resilience. Australian Psychologist Leigh Matthews from Therapy in Barcelona is here to reassure you that Barcelona’s internationals have what it takes to handle this. CovidRead more →

Therapist Led Peer Support Group: Tips for Mental Health and Wellbeing by Therapy in Barcelona

On July 28, 2020 / Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Barcelona, ACT Barcelona, CBT in Barcelona, CBT Therapist Barcelona, Clinical Sexologist Barcelona, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Barcelona, Compassion Focused Therapy Barcelona, Couples counselling Barcelona, Emotional Support Barcelona, English Speaking Counsellor Barcelona, English Speaking Sex Therapist Barcelona, english speaking therapist barcelona, English Speaking Therapists Barcelona, Existential Therapy Barcelona, Expat Coping Strategies, Expat Families Barcelona, Expat Mental Health, Expat Therapy Barcelona, LGBTQ Barcelona, Life Coaching Barcelona, Living in Barcelona, Mindfulness in Barcelona, Online Counselling Services, Online Therapy Barcelona, Sex Therapy Barcelona, Solution Focused Therapy Barcelona

Therapist Led Peer Support Group:Tips for Mental Health and Wellbeing by Therapy in Barcelona Please come and join our Therapist Led Peer Support Group: Tips for Mental Health and Wellbeing on Facebook ?Please use it asa safe space to vent concerns, ask questions, support others andRead more →

Creating Clarity in Times of Uncertainty with Finnish Psychologist Sara

On March 30, 2020 / Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Barcelona, ACT Barcelona, CBT in Barcelona, CBT Therapist Barcelona, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Barcelona, Emotional Support Barcelona, English Speaking Counsellor Barcelona, english speaking therapist barcelona, English Speaking Therapists Barcelona, Expat Coping Strategies, Expat Mental Health, Online Therapy Barcelona, Telehealth Barcelona

Creating Clarity in Times of Uncertainty In this unusual and challenging time, the collaborating therapists at Therapy in Barcelona are presenting short, evidence based tools for creating calm, resilience, and wellbeing. Here is Sara, our Finnish Collaborating Psychologist, on Creating Clarity in Times of Uncertainty. Book anRead more →

Coronavirus Care Kit

On March 21, 2020 / Emotional Support Barcelona, English Speaking Counsellor Barcelona, english speaking therapist barcelona, English Speaking Therapists Barcelona, Expat Coping Strategies, Expat Mental Health, Mindful Self-compassion Barcelona, Mindfulness in Barcelona, Mindfulness in Barcelona, Online therapy, Online Therapy Barcelona, Telehealth, Telehealth Barcelona

We are living a tough time together. Covid-19 has changed everything and it is hard not to get caught up in the cascade of anxiety, stress, and uncertainty. To control the spread of the virus we are required to stay home and isolate, leading also to feelingsRead more →

Ideas for Staying Sane in Coronavirus Lockdown

On March 16, 2020 / Adolescent Counsellor Barcelona, Child and Family Counsellor Barcelona, Couples counselling Barcelona, Emotional Support Barcelona, English Speaking Counsellor Barcelona, english speaking therapist barcelona, English Speaking Therapists Barcelona, Expat Coping Strategies, Expat Families Barcelona, Expat Mental Health, Expat Problems, Expat Therapy Barcelona, Expats, Mindfulness Barcelona in English, Mindfulness in Barcelona, Online therapy, Online Therapy Barcelona, Telehealth, Telehealth Barcelona, Uncategorized

Ideas for Staying Sane in Coronavirus Lockdown In Spain we are now in lockdown, which means we are all staying home! Here are some ideas for staying sane in the time of coronavirus lockdown: Forget about staying on social media all day Start this FREE online MindfulnessRead more →

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