Fees For Therapy IN Spain and Europe 2026
Our therapists each set their own fees.
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Therapy for Expats in Barcelona: Professional therapy with upfront fees, flexible options and clear cancellation policies.
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FAQs
The first session is not free. It’s an initial session that is 50 minutes long to get to know new clients and begin to assess goals and needs.
Why don’t you meet our team of qualified therapists and find out who you’d like to work with?
The cost of private individual therapy at Therapy in Barcelona typically ranges from €85 to €100 per individual 50 minute session in Spain. In major metropolitan areas like Madrid and Barcelona, or for specialised services with English-speaking therapists, rates generally average between €80 and €125 per session.Across Europe, private therapy rates vary by region, starting around €35 per hour in Eastern Europe and reaching upwards of €180 per hour in Northern Europe. If you have private health insurance, your policy may cover a portion of these costs or offer a fixed copay-we recommend checking your specific mental health benefits with your provider.
Therapy in Barcelona does not bill insurance companies directly. You pay your therapist in full and can then submit your invoice to your insurer for possible reimbursement.
We cannot guarantee reimbursement. Before booking, please ask your insurer:
• Whether therapy or psychotherapy is covered
• How much they will reimburse
• Whether you need prior authorisation or a medical referral
• Whether the therapist must be registered with the Col·legi Oficial de Psicologia de Catalunya, known as the COPC
• Whether the invoice must include a colegiado number
• Whether they require a Psicólogo General Sanitario or Clinical Psychologist
Our therapists have different professional qualifications and registrations.
Some are registered with the COPC and practise as Psicólogos Generales Sanitarios or Clinical Psychologists in Spain. They can provide a colegiado number and invoices for healthcare psychology services.
Others are internationally trained psychologists or psychotherapists who provide therapy in Spain but do not practise as registered Spanish healthcare psychologists. Their invoices will not include a COPC colegiado number.
VAT depends on the therapist’s professional status and the type of service provided. Healthcare psychology services provided by an appropriately qualified professional may be exempt from VAT. VAT applies to other therapy services.
Please tell our Intake Team before booking if your insurer requires a specific qualification, COPC registration or colegiado number. We will help match you with a suitable therapist, although reimbursement remains subject to your insurance policy.
No, we require payment to reserve your session. Upfront payment helps us reduce no shows and allows us to ensure our therapists’ time is dedicated to helping those who are 100% ready to start the therapeutic process.
You can pay for your first session using direct deposit or Bizum. We ask for you to pay upon booking to reserve your session.
Your therapist will let you know their preferred payment method once you start therapy.
We prefer not to offer packages when you first join us so you can change therapist or service freely if you do not feel a fit.
However, some collaborating therapists do offer packs of sessions only if you feel there is a fit. Ask your therapist if they do once you start working together.
Sometimes trainee therapists offer reduced fees. Please contact us to see if we have any interns currently collaborating with us.
Some of our collaborating therapists accommodate changes to their fee structure if you are unable to afford the fees and are in genuine need. However, these places are in high demand and usually taken.
Sometimes life gets in the way and you can’t make a session, we get it. If you give us 48 hours notice, we will happily cancel or reschedule your appointment. If you cancel without giving us enough notice, you will be charged full fee for the session. Alternatively, jump online and continue your therapy from the comfort of wherever you are.
Our therapists set their own fees.
It is not an indicator of one therapist being better than another.
It is true that less experienced therapists may charge less, but some therapists keep their fees lower to make therapy more accessible.
If it doesn’t work out with one therapist, then of course we encourage you to come back to us at intake so we can help you find one that feels right. We support our clients in finding the best match.
Cancellation Policy
If you want to change or cancel an appointment, we require two working days, or 48 hours notice to give us a reasonable chance to fill that appointment time.
If you don’t give 48 hours notice, we will ask you to cover the full session fee, as it could have been given to another client in need.
Are you ready to invest in your well-being to obtain peace of mind with the help of our psychology-trained therapists?
We don’t perform miracles, but we can support you in many ways. Guide you towards a more fulfilling life. Help you to regain the confidence you’ve lost. Encourage you to foster growth and bring wellbeing.
There is really no need to wait until you hit rock bottom before you reach out.
We will contact you within 24-48 hours M-F
FAQ
Therapy Fees FAQs
Therapy is an investment—and with us, you’re investing in quality. Our team at Therapy in Barcelona is made up of highly trained, multilingual professionals with international experience, many of whom have multiple Masters degrees or PhDs. Our therapy team specialise in working with the international community and offer therapy in English (or other chosen languages) with someone who gets what it means to live abroad. This kind of expertise, cultural fluency, and personalised care comes at a cost, and we believe it’s worth it.
If you’re struggling, stuck, or just ready to grow, therapy can change everything. We know it’s an investment—but so is your wellbeing. People spend the same on dinners out, skincare, botox, hair or weekend getaways. Those things wear off. Therapy gives you tools and insights that last. When you work on your mind, everything else in life benefits—relationships, work, sleep, clarity, resilience. That’s real value. So, yes, we believe that therapy is worth the investment.
Yes. Our therapists each offer a small number of reduced-fee sessions. It’s a great option if finances are tight. These places fill fast, so get in touch early if you’re interested.
Therapy in Barcelona is a private therapy service which ensures full confidentiality. This means you must first pay in full for your session then submit your invoice to your insurance company.
Your therapist can provide you with invoices if you would like to seek reimbursement from your insurer for your sessions. We do not guarantee reimbursement.
We recommend you talk to your insurer about your level of coverage and the possibility of reimbursement before making an appointment.
It is important to note that all therapists are psychology-trained but offer their services as therapists here in Spain so they are unable to provide you with a collegiate number.
As we do not offer a medical service, we are required to charge VAT for our sessions. You may be able to claim these sessions as a service you have been provided when you submit your tax return if you are working freelance here in Barcelona.
You can pay using direct deposit, PayPal, Bizum, cash and more. We’ll let you know the preferred payment method of your therapist.
Payment for therapy sessions is simple. You can pay using direct deposit, PayPal, Bizum, Stripe, cash and more. We’ll let you know the preferred payment method of your therapist. To protect your time and your therapist’s time, all therapy sessions must be paid in advance. Upfront payment helps us reduce no shows and allows us to ensure our therapists’ time is dedicated to helping those who are 100% ready to start the therapeutic process.
Life happens, but we ask for 48 hours’ notice to cancel or reschedule. If you cancel late or miss a session, you’ll be charged in full. That time was reserved for you—and we honour it.
Yes. All of our English-speaking therapists offer therapy online or in our Barcelona office. One of our therapists offers in office therapy sessions in Madrid. Choose what works best for your location, routine, or comfort. It’s easy to find a therapist near you.
We don’t offer free trial therapy sessions, but we do offer a free 15-minute discovery call with our intake coordinators who are experts at matching therapists with clients. They’ll listen to what you’re looking for and match you with a therapist who fits your needs, preferences, and goals. It’s the first step in getting the right support—without the guesswork.
Yes, you’re welcome to browse our team and request someone directly. However, we can’t guarantee that your preferred therapist will be the best fit therapist. That’s why we ask you to share your preferences and let our intake coordinators guide the match. They’re skilled at connecting you with a therapist who has the training, experience, and approach to support your specific concerns and goals. A thoughtful therapeutic match sets you up for the best chance of therapeutic success.
