Marc Hampshire, Psychologist / Depression therapy in English
Depression therapy in English in Barcelona
Help with low mood, loss of motivation and the sense that nothing quite matters any more, from a licensed psychologist who is a native English speaker. In person in the Eixample or online from anywhere in Spain.
5.0 · 16 reviews on Doctoralia- COPC registration no. 30868
- Native English and Spanish
- In person in Barcelona · online across Spain
What depression can feel like
Low mood most days
Sadness, emptiness or numbness that lasts for weeks rather than days.
Loss of interest
Things you used to enjoy feel flat, and it takes a huge effort to start anything.
Tiredness and sleep
Sleeping too much or too little, and waking up already exhausted.
Harsh self-criticism
Thoughts of being a failure, a burden or not good enough.
Withdrawing
Cancelling plans, not answering messages and spending more time alone.
Far from home
Living abroad can deepen low mood: fewer people around you, less sunlight in winter, and no one who has known you for years.
How we work
In the first sessions we look at how you are now, how long it has been like this and what may be feeding it. We agree on goals that feel realistic, even if right now everything feels difficult.
My approach is integrative and based on Gestalt therapy: making room for what you feel instead of fighting it, and noticing how you relate to yourself and others. I combine it with tools from cognitive behavioural therapy, such as gradually returning to activities that give you energy and questioning the harshest thoughts.
As a psychologist I don't prescribe medication. When depression is severe, therapy often works best alongside a GP or psychiatrist, and I can help you take that step.
Fees
Individual therapy
€70The first three sessions last an hour; after that, 45 to 50 minutes.
If you're in crisis or worried about your safety, call 112 (emergencies) or 024 (Spain's suicide prevention line, free and available 24 hours).
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if it is depression or just a bad patch?
If low mood, tiredness or loss of interest last more than a couple of weeks and affect your work, relationships or sleep, it's worth talking to someone. We can look at it together in the free call.
Can therapy help without medication?
For many people, yes, especially with mild to moderate depression. In more severe cases a combination of therapy and medication usually works best.
Can we do sessions online?
Yes, by video call from anywhere in Spain. For some people with depression, not having to leave the house makes it easier to start.
How often are sessions?
We agree on the frequency together, depending on how you are and what you need.
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Let's talk
If you're not sure therapy is for you, that's exactly what the free call is for. You can also message me and I'll reply as soon as I can.
- Phone and WhatsApp
- +34 624 08 03 67
- I reply within 24 hours.
- terapiaham@gmail.com
- Practice
- Carrer de la Diputació 153, 08011 Barcelona
Urgell metro (L1), a few minutes' walk - Also at Clínica ART
- Carrer de la Diputació 176, 08011 Barcelona
- Opening hours
- Tuesday to Thursday, 4:00 to 9:00 pm
Friday, 3:00 to 7:30 pm - Online
- By video call, from anywhere in Spain.