our team
International therapists who understand expats
Our therapists are psychology-trained, or equivalent, in their home countries, fluent English speakers, and, like you, have relocated at least once. They “get” you.
The key to successful therapy is the relationship
Life can be full of challenges and difficulties.
Facing them on your own may feel overwhelming
Yet seeking help is tough because it takes a great deal of courage to reach out in a challenging time.
We know.
That’s why we offer a brave, non-judgmental space where you are welcome just as you are.
Where caring professionals will help you explore and overcome issues and enhance your strengths.
At Therapy in Barcelona, we are committed to being no less than the therapists we would want to work with.
The Team
The key to the success of therapy is finding the right match.
Take a look at our team’s profiles and click on whichever one resonates with you
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Psychologist College of Psychologists of Catalonia (COPC) Numero Colegiado: 32911; BA Psychology; MA Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
Can help you with: Attachment Issues, Unclear Sense of Purpose, Adjustment to Living Abroad, Life Transitions, Anxiety, Chronic Illness, Depression, Relationship with Yourself and Others, Perfectionism, Career Redirection, Communication Challenges, Worry, Grief and Loss, Loss of Parents, Self-esteem, Personal Development, Work Life Balance, Family Conflicts, Child-Parent Relationships, Direction in Life, Fears, Identity, Imposter Syndrome, Mid-Life Crisis, Bullying, Depression, Divorce (Parents), Fears, Friendships, Peer Pressures, Pessimism, Self-concept, Self-esteem, Self-growth, Sexuality, Sexual Abuse, Stress, Trauma.
Integrative Approach Combining Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, Psychodynamic Therapy and CBT elements.
“Prioritise yourself. Investing time in self-awareness and reflection for healing will bring understanding, and true autonomy.”
MA Social Work, BSc Psychology Art Therapy Minor, Integrative Somatic Parts Work Certified
Can help you with: Women’s Health, LGBTQ+, Unclear Sense of Purpose, Adjustment to Living Abroad, Attachment Issues, Career redirection and reconnecting with self after life transition, Mild Anxiety, Relationship with Yourself and Others, Emotional Abuse, Perfectionism, Dating, Communication Challenges, Stress, Worry, Mild Anger Management, Grief and Loss, Self-esteem, Personal Development, Work Life Balance, Family Conflicts, Child-Parent Relationships, Direction in Life, Fears, Imposter Syndrome, Mid-Life Crisis, Bullying, Divorce (Parents), Fears, Friendships, Peer Pressures, Pessimism, Self-esteem, Self-growth, Sleep Issues (Mild), Stress.
Holistic and Integrative Approach Combining Narrative therapy, CBT elements, Art Therapy, Existential and Somatic IFS elements, Mindfulness and Breath Work.
“Our emotions can feel like a burden, but when we decide to courageously befriend them, even our heaviest emotions become our superpower.”
BA Psychology; MA Contemporary Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy and Mentalization-Based Treatment (in progress)
Can help you with: Anxiety, Attachment and Relationship Issues, Depression, Burnout, Life Crises, Separation, Self-esteem, Life Direction, Worry, Adaptation to Living Abroad, Mild Anger Management, Communication Issues, Divorce, Dating, Abusive Relationships (Emotional), Work-Life Balance, Family Difficulties, Fears, Finding Meaning, Imposter Syndrome, Low Motivation, Mid-life Crisis, Women’s Health, Eating and Body Image Issues, Stress, Panic, Perfectionism, Pessimism, Procrastination, Rumination, Social Anxiety, Stress.
Contemporary Psychoanalysis, Attachment Theory, Mentalization-Based Treatment, Emotional Systemic Psychotherapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
“Understanding with action, same as action with understanding, is necessary for lasting change.”
Psicóloga General Sanitaria Col. No 35499, MSc Clinical Psychology, BSc Psychology and Social Sciences, Postgraduate degree Cognitive Behavioral and Integrative Psychotherapy
Can help you with: Addiction, Anxiety, Attachment and Relationship Issues, Depression, Burnout, AD(H)D, Substance (Abuse), Life Crises, Separation, Self-esteem, Life Direction, Worry, Adaptation to Living Abroad, Mild Anger Management, Communication Issues, Divorce, Dating, Abusive Relationships (Emotional), Work-Life Balance, Gambling Issues, Grief and Loss, High Intellectual Potential, Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), Family Difficulties, Fears, Finding Meaning, Infertility, Infidelity, Imposter Syndrome, Low Motivation, Mid-life Crisis, Mood Disorder Management, Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Women’s Health, Pre-natal and Post-natal Mothers, Postpartum Difficulties, Stress, Mild Personality Disorders, Panic, Perfectionism, Pessimism, Procrastination, Rumination, Social Anxiety, Specific Phobias, Stress, Sleep Issues.
CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), Schema Therapy, Ego-State Therapy, Systemic, Psychodynamic, DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy), and Third Wave approaches including Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR).
“Therapy is a journey of transformation.”
BA Psychology; MRes Cognition and Behaviour; PGCert Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT); Certified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner; 00001029659 BABCP
Can help you with: Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues, Stress, Advice and Challenges in Dating, Healthy boundaries, Academic and Work-Life Balance, Attachment Issues, Career change and performance, Chronic Illness, ADHD Management, Disabilities, Communication Issues, Consensual Non-monogamy, Divorce, Separation, Direction in Life, Emotional Abuse, Fears, Imposter Syndrome, Infidelity, Intimacy Issues, Mild Personality Disorders, New Parenting Challenges, Obsessive Thoughts, OCD, Panic Attacks, Specific Phobias, Pre- and Post-natal Mothers and Fathers, Procrastination, Perfectionism, Self-esteem, Self-growth, Mild Sleep Issues, Social Anxiety, Stress, Life with Long Covid and Long-term Conditions, Supporting Parents of Neurodivergent Children.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Neuroscience, Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), Humanistic and Constructivist Psychology, Third Wave Therapy approaches including Mindfulness, Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), and Somatic Experiencing Practices e.g., Tapping.
“Trust that action leads to motivation; committing to challenge ourselves one step at a time can take us beyond our expectations. Therefore, go the extra mile, it’s never crowded there.“
Psychologist College of Psychologists of Catalonia (COPC) Numero Colegiado: 32915; Vinyasa Yoga Teacher’s Trainer YT200
Can help you with: Adaptation To New Situations, Anxiety, Attachment, Burnout, Childhood Trauma, Communication Issues, Constant Worry, Cultural Adaptation, Depression, Emotional Dependency, Emotional Regulation, Existential Concerns, Expatriate Adjustment, Exam Anxiety, Feelings Of Shame, Financial Anxiety, Functional Diversity, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Generalised Sadness, Grief, Highly Sensitive People (HSP), Identity, Infidelity, Intrusive Thoughts, Insomnia, Irritability, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Job Dissatisfaction, Life Transitions, Living Abroad, Loneliness, Low Self-Esteem, Low Sexual Desire, Meaning Making, Neurodivergence (ADHD, ASD, AuDHD), OCD, Panic, Parenting Challenges, Perfectionism, Postpartum Depression, Pre- and Post-natal Mothers and Fathers, Procrastination, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Resolution Of Conflicts, Self-Esteem, Self-growth, Social Anxiety, Social Exclusion, Stress Management, Substance Misuse, Supporting Parents of Neurodivergent Children, Toxic Relationships, Traumatic Breakups.
Integrative. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client Centred, Mindfulness, and Compassion-based approaches, Relational, Existential, Yoga and Body-Based Perspectives.
“I believe that real change starts from within, and that it is my job is to help you access what is already there.”
BA Psychology and Sociology, BA Hons Clinical Psychology, MA Clinical Psychology, PhD Psychology, MA Human Resources, Imago Certified Clinical Relationship Therapist
Can help you with: Abusive Relationships (Emotional), Academic Performance, Academic Anxiety, Academic Challenges and Work-Life Balance, Adolescence and Peer Pressure, Anxiety, Athletic Performance, Bipolar Management, Carers, Communication Issues, Chronic Illness, Couples Counselling, Disabilities, Dating, Depression, Divorce or Separation, Direction in Life, Exam Preparation and Performance, Family Difficulties, Family Supporting Loved Ones with Mental Illness, Fears, Finding Meaning, Fertility, Grief, Infidelity, Infertility, Mid-life Crisis, Mild Personality Disorders, Mild Anger Management, Panic Attacks, Pre- and Post-natal Mothers, Rumination, Self-esteem, Self-growth, Sport Psychology, Social Anxiety, Stress, Trauma.
Brief Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Client Centred, Gestalt, Positive Psychology, Impact Approaches, Imago Couples Therapy.
“Mental health is so important, we all need to look after ourselves. We see the value in exercise, eating correctly and so on. But we forget to practice good mental hygiene.”
MA Rational Emotive and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, BSc Psychology
Can help you with: Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Adoption, Academic difficulties, Work-Life Balance, Dating, Improving Child-Parent Relationship, Emotional Management, Adjustment, Worry, Abusive Relationships (Emotional Abuse), Adoption, Mild Anger Management, Attachment Issues, Communication Issues, Divorce/Separation, Direction in Life, Family Challenges, Fears, Finding Meaning, Imposter Syndrome, Infidelity, Motivation Issues, Mid-life Crisis, New Parenting Challenges, Pessimism, Procrastination, Rumination, Self-esteem, Social Anxiety, Stress.
REBT (Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy) and CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) Approaches.
“I believe we need to normalise emotionally turbulent times in life. It is okay to feel depressed, anxious, angry, etc. We need to process these difficult emotions for a healthier and happier life.“
MSc Psychology., PhD, Psychological Psychotherapist, EuroPsy
Can help you with: Academic And Work Life Balance, ADHD Management, Anxiety, Attachment Issues (Relationships), Autism, Communication Issues, Cultural Adaptation, Depression, Direction In Life, Divorce/Separation, Emotional Intimacy, Family Difficulties, Fears, Fertility, Grief, Loss, Bereavement, High Intellectual Potential, Imposter Syndrome, Infidelity, LGBTQIA+, Mild Personality Disorders, Mood Disorders, Motivation, Narcissism, New Parenting Challenges, Obsessive Thoughts, Panic, Peer Pressure, Perfectionism, Phobias, Pre- And Post-Natal Dads, Pre- And Post-Natal Mums, Procrastination, Self-Development, Self-Esteem, Sleep Issues, Social Anxiety, Trauma, Work stress management.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Solution Focused Therapy (SFT).
“Facing darkness together can bring about a lot of light. It is possible to regain and grow one’s sense of trust and agency. “
B.A Psychology, B.Sc Foods and Nutrition, P.Grad Dip. Problem-Solving Brief Therapy, Cert. ADHD Professional (ADHD-CCSP)
Can help you with: Stress or Emotional Eating, Body Image Issues, Self-Esteem, Self-Criticism, Perfectionism, People-Pleasing, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD Management, Habit Development, Goal Setting, “Feeling Stuck,” Academic and Work-Life Balance, Stress Management, Weight Management Support, Chronic Illness Management, Women’s Health Issues, Nutrition For Mental Health, Cultural Adaptation, Dating, Divorce/Separation, Family Difficulties, Direction In Life, Motivation, Fears (Failure, Success, Avoidance), HSP Highly Sensitive People, Obsessive Thoughts, Procrastination, Rumination, Self-Development, Imposter Syndrome, Self-Doubt, Sleep Issues.
Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Third Wave Cognitive Therapy.
“Therapy isn’t necessarily about healing, because nothing in you is broken.”
MA SocSci (Hons) Psych, Currently Completing MSc Psychotherapy Studies & Diploma Existential Psychotherapy
Can help you with: Anxiety Attachment issues, Climate Anxiety, Communication issues, Cultural adaptation, Dating, Divorce, Emotional Intimacy, Existential Questions, Family difficulties, Grief, Imposter Syndrome, Mid-life crisis, Motivation, Procrastination, Rumination, Self-development, Self-esteem, Self-doubt, Self-criticism, Stress management, Women’s health, Work stress management.
Existential Therapy
“Meaning in life isn’t always constant, but it can also be rediscovered and rebuilt.“
Psychologist College of Psychologists of Catalonia (COPC) Numero Colegiado: 30507
Can help you with: Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Managing Conflict, Enhancing Friendship and Intimacy, Creating Shared Meaning, Fear and Avoidance, Panic Attacks, Impostor Syndrome, Perfectionism, Trauma, Finding Meaning, Mid-life Crisis, Self-Esteem, Pessimism, Guilt, and Worry, Relationships, Emotional Abuse, Attachment issues, Dating, Communication, Mindful Sex, Family Difficulties, LGTBQ+, Self-identity, Sexual identity, Academic and Work-life Balance, Direction in life.
Gestalt Therapy, Humanistic, Experiential Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), Body-Centered therapy, Mindful Eating, Yoga and Body-Based Perspectives, Mindful Sex Approaches.
“Therapy is a process and a path through life. It lets you recover your spontaneity and vitality, and unlearn everything that holds you back from being yourself.”
MPsych (Clinical), PhD
Can help you with: Affairs, Trauma, Managing Conflict, Bicultural Couples, Couples and Addiction Recovery, Enhancing Friendship and Intimacy, Creating Shared Meaning, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Somatic Symptom Disorder, Fear and Avoidance, Panic Attacks, Social Anxiety, Stress, Impostor Syndrome, Perfectionism, Bipolar Management, Depression and Mood Disorders, Trauma, Finding Meaning, Mid-life Crisis, Self-Esteem, Pessimism, Guilt, and Worry, Mild Anger Management, Relationships, Emotional Abuse, Attachment issues, Dating, Communication, Consensual Non-monogamous Relationships, Family Difficulties, LGTBQ+, Gender, Self-identity, Sexual identity, Chronic pain, Caregivers, Academic and Work-life Balance, Direction in life, Autism (Mood Regulation and Relationships), Women’s Health.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, and the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy.
“Therapy is a path to self-growth.”
BSc Psychology, MA Child Psychology, MA Clinical and Health Psychology, MA Third Wave Cognitive Therapy
Can help you with: Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Substance Abuse, Addiction, Adoption, Direction in Life, Grief and Loss, Inner Child Work, Pre- and Post-Natal Concerns, Trauma, Sexual Issues (Vaginismus, Erectile Dysfunction, No Orgasm, Differences in Libido between Partners, Sexual Performance Anxiety), Cognitive Disabilities, Carers, Self-esteem, Stress Management, Dating, Divorce/Separation, Fertility, Family Issues, Fears, Decision Making, Sleep Issues, Adjustment to Living Abroad, Relationship Struggles, Sexual Concerns, Infidelity and Attachment issues, OCD, Parenting support, Midlife Crisis, Mild Anger Management, Women’s Health, Supporting Parents of Neurodivergent Children.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Positive Psychology, Third Wave Cognitive Therapy Approaches, including Mindfulness.
“We can all heal. Each person has a huge potential, it just might take some work to figure that out.”
BA Politics & Philosophy; PGrad Dip High Intensity CBT, Royal Holloway, University of London; PGrad Dip Low Intensity CBT, University of East Anglia; BABCP Accredited 1022558 BABCP
Can help you with: ADHD Management, Depression, Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Panic, Communication Issues, Direction in Life, OCD, Grief and Loss, Pre- and Post-Natal Concerns, Self-esteem, Phobias, Older Adults, Stress Management, Life Transitions, Dating, Imposter Syndrome, Managing Long Term Health Conditions, Divorce/Separation, Family Issues, Fears, Decision Making, Sleep Issues, Adjustment to Living Abroad, Relationship Struggles, Attachment issues, Parenting support, Midlife Crisis, Women’s Health.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Third Wave Cognitive Therapy Approaches, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
“Suffering is an inevitable part of life. What matters is how kindly we treat ourselves through it.”
You posses an MA in Psychology or equivalent in your passport country and have minimum 5 years demonstrated skills and experience.
THERAPY IN BARCELONA CAN HELP YOU WITH:
A Full Caseload, Peer consultation, Support, Community, Therapy spaces, Flexibility and Work life balance.
Perhaps you would like to belong to a group practice in which you can work independently with a lot of freedom, but still feel part of a team.
Where you can pursue your passion for therapy and use your expat experience to help members of the international community who are going through a rough patch or wish to enhance well-being.
What makes us special?
Effectiveness Selectively chosen professionals, with varying years of experience under their belts, who practise and grow their skills together. Community By sharing, supporting and learning from each other, our team is transformed into a community.
Psychology-trained expats We work in an expat friendly environment, sharing a commitment to diversity and a passion for change.
“We are better together.”
You posses an MA in Psychology or equivalent in your passport country and have minimum 5 years demonstrated skills and experience.
THERAPY IN BARCELONA CAN HELP YOU WITH:
A Full Caseload, Peer consultation, Support, Community, Therapy spaces, Flexibility and Work life balance.
Perhaps you would like to belong to a group practice in which you can work independently with a lot of freedom, but still feel part of a team.
Where you can pursue your passion for therapy and use your expat experience to help members of the international community who are going through a rough patch or wish to enhance well-being.
What makes us special?
Effectiveness Selectively chosen professionals, with varying years of experience under their belts, who practise and grow their skills together. Community By sharing, supporting and learning from each other, our team is transformed into a community.
Psychology-trained expats We work in an expat friendly environment, sharing a commitment to diversity and a passion for change.
“We are better together.”
You posses an MA in Psychology or equivalent in your passport country and have minimum 5 years demonstrated skills and experience.
THERAPY IN BARCELONA CAN HELP YOU WITH:
A Full Caseload, Peer consultation, Support, Community, Therapy spaces, Flexibility and Work life balance.
Perhaps you would like to belong to a group practice in which you can work independently with a lot of freedom, but still feel part of a team.
Where you can pursue your passion for therapy and use your expat experience to help members of the international community who are going through a rough patch or wish to enhance well-being.
What makes us special?
Effectiveness Selectively chosen professionals, with varying years of experience under their belts, who practise and grow their skills together. Community By sharing, supporting and learning from each other, our team is transformed into a community.
Psychology-trained expats We work in an expat friendly environment, sharing a commitment to diversity and a passion for change.
“We are better together.”
Administrative and management TEAM
Originally from the UK, Judy has lived in Argentina, Japan, Dubai, America, Canada and now Spain.
She is a true international and has been our first point of client contact at Therapy in Barcelona since 2023.
She will help match you to one of the therapists on the team.
“Healing yourself is connected with healing others.”
Mary is our newest addition to the intake team in 2026. She speaks English, French, and Dutch.
Empathetic and people-oriented, Mary will do her best to match you to the right therapist on the Therapy in Barcelona team.
“Finding the right therapist is so important, it can have such a positive impact on your life.”
Joanna, with Therapy in Barcelona since 2019, is our Intake and Team Coordinator.
She speaks English and Polish fluently, as well as Spanish.
As well as taking care of our clients, Joanna ensures a warm and supportive environment for our whole team. She also manages quality control, metrics and the implementation and development of our policies, and procedures.
“It’s never too late to change something in your life.”
Currently devoting her time to managing the business and providing consultations to therapists, Leigh isn’t taking on new therapy clients. Her focus is on bringing two decades of experience in psychology to support Therapy in Barcelona’s Intake Coordinators and team of Collaborating Therapists.
She writes about therapy and mental health issues for internationals and has provided commentary on the expat experience in the anthology of expat women’s stories #Living the Dream:Expat Life Stripped Bare, for Catalan News, Bold Journey, Canvas Rebel, Bold Journey, as an expat insider on Moving to Spain and many more.
“We’re demystifying and de-stigmatising therapy. Gone are the days when crisis or crazy = therapy. Therapy is for everyone. Therapy is about changing the world, one person at a time!”
We can do that!
Try our free and no obligation 15-minute discovery call.
Our Intake Coordinator will contact you at the time you choose to learn more about your needs and find the best fit for you.
