Psychology and psychiatry in Barcelona for expats: care in your language, close to your reality
Living outside your country combines opportunities with unique challenges. The migratory process involves losses, adaptations, and tensions that can deeply affect emotional well-being. At Glasir Salud we offer a service specifically designed for people who live, work, or study in Catalonia and who come from another country or culture.
Our differential is clear: we provide care in 11 languages. This is not just linguistic convenience —although it is—, but therapeutic effectiveness. Psychotherapy works best when it is carried out in the language in which we think, feel, and express ourselves naturally.
Languages of care
Catalan · Spanish · English · Italian · French · German · Portuguese · Russian · Ukrainian · Serbian · Romanian
What do we work on?
Migratory Grief
Migratory grief is a natural but complex process that accompanies every emigration experience. It involves processing the loss —partial or temporary— of family, friends, the everyday language, the familiar environment, and, in many cases, one's own cultural identity. At Glasir Salud we accompany this process with a respectful approach, without pathologizing what is a normal adaptive response to an extraordinary life experience.
Anxiety and Depression associated with migration
- Acculturative stress and culture shock
- Loneliness, isolation, and loss of belonging
- Anxiety regarding the new health, labor, and social system
- Depression due to loss of support network and life context
Identity, adaptation, and intercultural couples
- Identity conflicts due to exposure to two or more cultures
- Difficulties in parenting in a cultural context different from the origin
- Couple tensions derived from the migratory process
- Intercultural couples therapy
Group Workshops for Expats
- Welcome groups for newcomers
- Acculturative stress management workshops
- Migratory grief groups
- Social network building in Barcelona
Care modalities
In-person in Barcelona
At our center, in a safe, confidential, and multilingual environment.
Online via video conference
For those who have not yet arrived, travel frequently, or prefer the online format.
Intercultural couples therapy
For couples of different nationalities building their lives in a third country.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to speak Spanish to receive care?
No. We offer care in 11 languages. Let us know your preferred language when requesting an appointment and we will assign you the appropriate professional.
What is migratory grief and how do I know if I am experiencing it?
Migratory grief is the natural emotional response to the loss of the familiar life environment upon emigrating. It can manifest as sadness, irritability, anxiety, intense nostalgia, or a feeling of not fitting in. If these symptoms affect your well-being or daily functioning, it may be useful to consult a professional.
Do you offer emergency care for expats in crisis?
Yes. We have a priority care protocol for emotional crisis situations. Contact us directly to assess the urgency.
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