English-speaking therapy in Barcelona, Badalona and online
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, especially when you are not sure where to begin or whether what you are carrying is “serious enough.” I offer person-centred individual and couples therapy for adults, in person in Barcelona and Badalona and online across the UK and Europe.
You do not need to arrive with the right words or a tidy explanation. We can begin with where you are.
Starting therapy can be really hard
“I do not know where to start.”
That is all right. First sessions move at your pace. You can bring what feels most present, even if it is confused, contradictory or difficult to put into words.
“I am afraid of being judged.”
Person-centred therapy is grounded in empathy, acceptance and honesty. The aim is to create a relationship in which you can speak more freely, not another place where you have to perform or get things right.
“My problems are not serious enough.”
You do not have to wait until things are unbearable before asking for support. If something is affecting your life, your relationships or how you feel about yourself, it is worth paying attention to.
“What if therapy does not work for me?”
The first step is not a commitment to months of therapy. An initial session gives us space to meet, talk about what brings you here and consider whether working together feels right.
Ways we can work together
Individual therapy
A consistent space to explore anxiety, low mood, shame, self-criticism, relationships, identity, change, grief, addiction, recovery or the feeling that something is wrong even when life looks functional from the outside.
Couples therapy
Support for couples who feel stuck in recurring conflict, emotional distance, loss of trust, difficult transitions or uncertainty about the future of the relationship.
Addiction and recovery
A non-judgmental space to explore alcohol or drug use, ambivalence about change, relapse, recovery, shame and the challenge of building a life that is not organised around addiction.
Families and partners affected by addiction
I also offer therapy for partners and family members affected by addiction. You may be living with fear, anger, guilt, exhaustion, uncertainty or the pressure to hold everything together.
LGBT+ affirming therapy
A genuinely affirming space where identity does not need to be defended or explained, without assuming that every difficulty in your life is about being LGBT+.
Therapy in English, in person or online
Meet in person in Barcelona or Badalona, or work online from the UK or across Europe. I will confirm that online work is suitable for your location before we begin.
What therapy with me is like
I work from a person-centred approach. That means you remain the expert on your own life. I will not hand you a set of instructions or tell you who you should become. I will listen carefully, reflect what I hear, notice patterns with you and offer a relationship in which difficult parts of your experience can be met with curiosity rather than judgement.
This does not mean sitting silently while you do all the work. Good listening is active. At times I may gently challenge, ask about something that feels important or stay with a feeling that is easy to move away from. The pace remains collaborative.
Sessions and fees at a glance
- Sessions last 50 minutes and usually take place weekly.
- Individual therapy: €70 per session.
- Couples therapy: €100 per session.
- Initial session for individuals or couples: €30.
- All prices include IVA.
- Availability is agreed directly with each client.
About Matt
I am Matt, and I offer a warm, direct and accepting space for adults and couples. I believe the relationship between therapist and client matters deeply: change is more possible when you feel genuinely heard, not managed.
You can read more about my background, training and person-centred approach on the About page.
Ready to take the first step?
The easiest way to begin is to email me. You do not need to explain everything in your first message. It is enough to say whether you are looking for individual or couples therapy, whether you prefer online or in-person sessions, and the days or times that generally work for you.
Email: therapywithmattbcn@gmail.com | WhatsApp: +34 626 886 913 | Initial session: €30
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to know exactly what I want to work on?
No. Many people begin therapy with a feeling that something is not right rather than a clear explanation. We can make sense of it together.
Do you offer both individual and couples therapy?
Yes. I work with adults individually and with couples, in person and online.
Where are sessions available?
In-person sessions are available in Barcelona and Badalona. Online sessions are available across the UK and Europe where appropriate.