Expat Mental Health Archives

5 Key Stages of Culture Shock and How Psychotherapy Can Help

On September 29, 2023 / Expat Coping Strategies, Expat Families Barcelona, Expat Mental Health, Expat Problems, Expat Therapy Barcelona, Expats, Family relocation Barcelona, Homesickness, Learn Spanish Barcelona, Life Coaching Barcelona, Living in Barcelona, Moving to Barcelona, Online Counselling Services, Online Psychotherapy, Online Therapy Barcelona, Psychologist Barcelona, Raising Kids in Barcelona, Study Abroad Barcelona, Telehealth Barcelona, Third Culture Adults, Third Culture Kids, Working in Barcelona

Moving to a new country or city is a thrilling adventure, filled with new sights, sounds, and experiences. However, adapting to a new culture can also bring about a range of emotions and reactions known as culture shock. For internationals in Barcelona, understanding these stages and seeking

Rachelle Collaborating Therapist Therapy in Barcelona in Her Own Words

On July 21, 2023 / Adolescent, CBT, CBT Therapist Barcelona, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, English, English Speaking Counsellor Barcelona, English Speaking Therapists Barcelona, Expat Coping Strategies, Expat Mental Health, Expat Therapy Barcelona, IFS Barcelona, IFS Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness, Mindfulness Barcelona in English, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness in Barcelona

Rachelle rachelle Pronouns She/Her/Hers I offer you a space where you can safely and honestly explore your experiences, identify who you are at a holistic level and witness the growth that this process can offer you. To begin working with me, fill in the intake form. Adults

Expat Divorce in Spain

On June 27, 2023 / Accompanying Spouses, Couples counselling, Divorce, English, English Speaking Counsellor Barcelona, English Speaking Psychologist Barcelona, English Speaking Therapists Barcelona, Expat Families Barcelona, Expat Mental Health, Expat Therapy Barcelona, Expat Women's Stories, Grief and Loss

Living abroad as an expat in Spain can be an exhilarating experience, filled with cultural immersion, adventure, and personal growth. However, when faced with the challenging reality of divorce, navigating the legal and emotional aspects can become even more complex. In this blog post by Leigh Matthews,

Alicja Therapy in Barcelona Collaborating Intern Therapist in her Own Words

On April 22, 2023 / CBT, CBT Therapist Barcelona, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Digital Nomad Barcelona, Digital Nomad Spain, Digital Nomad Visa Spain, Emotional Support Barcelona, English, English Speaking Counsellor Barcelona, English Speaking Therapists Barcelona, Existential Therapy, Expat Coping Strategies, Expat Mental Health, Expat Therapy Barcelona, Expats, Holistic Therapy, IFS Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy

alicja alicja I aim to help you work through concerns that are holding you back from being happy. To begin working with me, fill in the intake form. Adults form Hello! I’m Alicja, a Polish-Irish Intern therapist. I moved to Barcelona because I had always wanted to

Emilia Therapy in Barcelona Collaborating Therapist in Her Own Words

On April 21, 2023 / Adolescent, CBT, CBT Therapist Barcelona, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, English, English Speaking Psychologist Barcelona, English Speaking Therapists Barcelona, Expat Coping Strategies, Expat Mental Health, Expat Therapy Barcelona, Expats, Group Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, IFS Therapy, LGBTQ Therapy Online, LGBTQIA+, LGBTQIA+, Mindfulness Barcelona in English, Mindfulness in Barcelona, Multilingual Therapist Barcelona, Queer Support Barcelona, Queer Therapy Barcelona, Third Culture Adults, Third Culture Kids, Trauma Therapy Barcelona, Women in Barcelona

EMILIA EMILIA Pronouns She/Her/Hers I provide a warm and safe space for self exploration and healing. To begin working with me, fill in the intake form. adults form Hi there I’m Emilia, a therapist trained in California. Of all the places I’ve lived, Barcelona is one of

Psychotherapy for Expats

On April 20, 2023 / Accompanying Spouses, Culture shock, Digital Nomad Barcelona, Digital Nomad Spain, Digital Nomad Visa Spain, Emotional Support Barcelona, English, English Speaking Counsellor Barcelona, English Speaking Psychologist Barcelona, English Speaking Therapists Barcelona, Expat Mental Health, Expat Problems, Expat Support Group, Expat Therapy Barcelona, Expat Women's Stories, Expats, Globally Mobile, Life Coaching Barcelona, Online Psychotherapy, Online Therapy, Psychologist Barcelona

Psychotherapy for Expats Psychotherapy can be a valuable tool for expats who are struggling to cope with the challenges of living in a foreign country. Living abroad as an expat can be an exciting and rewarding experience, but it can also be incredibly challenging, especially for those

RAIN Meditation

On March 30, 2023 / Emotional Support Barcelona, English Speaking Therapists Barcelona, Expat Mental Health, Expat Problems, Expats, Life Coaching Barcelona, Mindful Self-compassion Barcelona, Mindfulness, Mindfulness Barcelona in English, Mindfulness in Barcelona

R.A.I.N is an effective meditation technique which has become increasingly popular in recent years. It owes it’s appeal to the fact that it injects a large dose of compassion into our lives and helps us connect with and soothe uncomfortable emotions from difficult life experiences.

Bri Therapy in Barcelona Collaborating Therapist in Her Own Words

On March 13, 2023 / Art Therapy, CBT, CBT Therapist Barcelona, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, English, English Speaking Counsellor Barcelona, English Speaking Therapists Barcelona, Expat Families Barcelona, Expat Mental Health, Narrative Therapist Barcelona, Narrative Therapy, Play Therapy Barcelona, Women in Barcelona

Briana Briana Pronouns She/Her/Hers Living is more than just surviving and getting by. Therapy is empowerment! Fill in the intake form if you need support adults form Welcome! My name is Briana and I’m a therapist from New York. New York made me, but Barcelona healed me.

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 →

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