English-Speaking Therapist in Barcelona for American Students
Studying in Barcelona? Get support in English from a bilingual psychologist or psychiatrist who understands where you come from.
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Looking for a therapist in Barcelona who speaks English? For American students in the city, Unison Health offers psychology and psychiatry in English. Meet in person in the city or online, talk with someone who knows American culture, and use your US insurance with coverage abroad while we handle the paperwork.
Services
Your therapist in Barcelona: therapy and psychiatry in English
In a city where daily life runs in Catalan and Spanish, your sessions stay in English and follow the American clinical approach, whatever your level of Spanish or Catalan.
Therapy for students abroad
Culture shock, anxiety, a breakup or the pressure to make every weekend count: talk it through one-on-one while you study abroad.
- Individual sessions built around your goals.
- Therapist-led groups with students in a similar situation.
- Proven, evidence-based techniques.
- The American system, so nothing gets lost when you fly home.
Psychiatrist appointments
If you take medication or are wondering whether it could help, our psychiatrists can evaluate you, make a diagnosis and look after your treatment.
- Psychiatric evaluations in English.
- Medication management and regular check-ins.
- Your psychiatrist and psychologist working together.
- Crisis intervention when you need it.
Ways we can support you
See your therapist in Barcelona in person, or online from your apartment
Choose how you meet each time. Whichever you pick, you talk with a bilingual professional familiar with the study abroad experience.
Online Therapy
Join a video session from your apartment or residence, handy on busy weeks or when you are away for a few days.
In-Person Therapy
Meet your therapist in Barcelona face to face, in a welcoming space designed to put you at ease from the moment you walk in.
Insurance
Use your American health insurance in Barcelona
We work with most American insurers that cover you overseas, including GeoBlue, CISI, International SOS, Aetna, Cigna and On Call International, and we submit the claims directly for you. Check the name on your insurance card and tell us your provider when you get in touch.
Contact us to verify your coverage, or read how US insurance works for therapy abroad: direct billing, reimbursement and what to ask first.
Other locations
Also in Seville, Granada, Madrid, Alicante, Salamanca and Florence
Therapy in English for American students in Spain and Italy.
In person
In Seville, Granada, Barcelona and Florence.
Online care
In every city, from the comfort of your dorm.
Online
In personOnline
Reviews
Client Feedback & Reviews
What people who work with us say about Unison Health.
5 out of 5 stars
I have been working with this company since it was founded, and everyone on the team I have worked with has always been extremely organized and willing to help with whatever was needed. A real pleasure to work with them.
Ignacio martinez sierra
5-star Google review, May 2024. Translated from Spanish.
Can I see a therapist in Barcelona in English, in person?
Yes. Your therapist in Barcelona can meet you face to face in the city or online, always with a bilingual professional and always in English. You do not need any Catalan or Spanish to start.
I study in Spanish and hear Catalan everywhere. Can therapy be fully in English?
Yes. Your sessions are entirely in English, so you can stop translating in your head and say exactly what you mean. Juggling two local languages on top of classes can be tiring, and therapy is one hour of the week where you do not have to.
Do you offer group therapy as well as individual sessions?
Yes. Alongside one-on-one therapy, there are therapist-led groups where you can meet other students facing similar experiences abroad. Hearing that others feel the same way can be a relief in itself.
Can therapy help with the pressure of classes and grades abroad?
Yes. Adapting to a new academic system, often in another language, is one of the challenges our therapists help American students with. Sessions can focus on stress, motivation and keeping a healthy balance between studying and everything else Barcelona has to offer. If deadlines are piling up, a session can also help you plan a realistic week.
Can I use my American health insurance here?
We work with most US insurers that include overseas coverage, among them GeoBlue, CISI, International SOS, Aetna, Cigna and On Call. We send the claims for you; just tell us your provider when you write to us. The details are on our page about using US insurance for therapy abroad.
What is the first session like?
Relaxed. You and your therapist get to know each other, you share what brought you in, and together you decide the next step, whether that is regular therapy, a group or a psychiatric evaluation. There is no right way to begin: start with whatever feels most pressing.
Who should I call in an emergency?
For any immediate danger, call 112, the free emergency number across Spain. Once you are safe, contact us for crisis intervention support and help with what to do next.
How it works
Book your first session with a therapist in Barcelona
Tell us a little about yourself and what you are looking for. Our team will get back to you to match you with a therapist.
- Tell us what you need Fill out the form or email us. Mention that you are in Barcelona and whether you prefer to meet in person or online.
- We match you with a professional Our team reviews your request and matches you with a psychologist or psychiatrist who fits your needs.
- We help with your insurance Tell us your insurance provider: we help you verify your coverage and submit the claims directly for you.
- Your first session Meet your therapist in person or online, talk about what brought you in, and decide together how to continue.
Prefer email? Write to unisoncontact@unison-health.com or use our contact page.
Work for a study abroad program? Ask us about free orientation presentations and monthly webinars for staff.