With more than one and a half million inhabitants, Barcelona is one of the best cities in Spain when it comes to receiving quality psychotherapy for emotional and mental disorders.

Many of these psychologists are experts in treating mood disorders, which is one of the most common groups of psychological problems. In this article we will see a selection of experts in the treatment of depression in Barcelona , with descriptions.

The best psychologists providing therapy for depression in Barcelona

We review some of the most recommended psychotherapists in Barcelona to treat depression.

1. Jose María Fábregas Pedrell

Jose María Fábregas Pedrell is an expert in depression thanks to his knowledge of psychiatry and psychology. He graduated in medicine from the University of Barcelona in 1978 and specialised in psychiatry in 1980 from the same institution.

It is interesting to know that this psychologist began his professional career at the Marmottande Hospital in Paris and worked with the renowned professor Claude Olievenstein. He later founded ClĂ­nicas CITA (Center for Research and Treatment of Addictions), an organization with a unique professional therapeutic community model and with facilities full of activities and in a natural environment.

Thanks to his 40 years of experience this professional is an expert in offering therapy for situations of depression, anxiety disorders, cases of stress and grief for the loss of loved ones.

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2. Marisa Parcerisa

If we are looking for treatment for depression, Marisa Parcerisa is another of your best options in Barcelona .

This mental health professional is an expert in EMDR and ICV therapy with which she addresses situations of depression, anxiety disorders, phobias and irrational fears or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

The versatility of this psychologist makes her capable of treating children, adolescents and adults , and she is also a specialist in dealing with eating disorders, since she works together with a medical team of experts in nutrition who are part of Psicotools, one of the best psychotherapy clinics in Barcelona, of which Marisa Parcerisa is the Director.

It should also be noted that Marisa Parcerisa is a member of the Spanish EMDR Association and participates in the EMDR working group at the Official College of Psychology of Catalonia.

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3. Orbium

The centre’s team of psychologists Orbium has a team of mental health specialists with extensive experience in treating anxiety disorders, including depression.

Among the problems addressed by Orbium, besides depression in all its forms, addictions with and without drugs stand out. It is also a recommended option for cases of dual pathology.

This organization has centers in Barcelona and Madrid, and in the Catalan capital this one is located in the Avinguda de Roma 109, zone of l’Eixample.

3. Laura Migale

Laura Migale is a psychologist specialized in psychological assistance for adults and adolescents, and she works in her office in l’Antiga Esquerra de l’Eixample.

Among the problems it can address are relationship problems (jealousy, infidelity crisis, etc.), excessive stress accumulation, depressive and mood problems, low self-esteem, lack of social and communication skills, etc. In addition, he can attend to his patients in Spanish, Catalan or Italian.

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4. Santiago Luque Dalmau

Santiago Luque Dalmau has more than 20 years of experience in the field of psychotherapy and mental health, and is part of the management team of Barnapsico.

This professional graduated in Psychology from the Autonomous University of Barcelona and has a Master’s degree in Clinical and Health Psychology, as well as other qualifications that support his career, such as the official title of psychologist specialising in clinical psychology.

In addition to offering treatment for anxiety disorders and depression, this psychologist is also an expert in providing emotional assistance to women victims of gender-based abuse and cases of partner violence .

The Barnapsico centre is located in Carrer del Montnegre in Barcelona, in the Les Corts district.

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5. Psychoconsulting

Psicoconsulting is the psychological assistance center of psychologist Esther Fernández . This professional works offering psychotherapy services based on cognitive-behavioral therapy combined with methods and strategies from other theoretical-practical perspectives of psychology, emphasizing the need to adapt to the characteristics and context of each patient.

  • You will find his Psychoconsulting centre at Carrer d’AlfarrĂ s number 17.
  • On this page you will find more information about it.

6. Gemma Forcada Vilches

Gemma Forcada is a General Health Psychologist and attends to patients in their adult years in her practice at Plaça Gal-la Placídia.

This professional, in addition to being a graduate in Psychology from the UOC, has a Master’s degree in Clinical and Health Psychology (from ISEP, with a diploma with Honourable Mention), and specialises in psychological assistance to patients with depression, anxiety disorders, self-esteem problems, pathological grief due to the loss of loved ones, divorce crises, and other forms of discomfort that affect emotional state.

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7. Nuria Cros Vila

Nuria Cros graduated in Psychology from the University of Barcelona and has two masters, one in General Health Psychology and the other in Sex and Couple Therapy.

Thanks to her experience in the field of mental health, this psychologist is an expert in treating depression and other mood disorders such as dysthymia, as well as being trained to treat couples in times of crisis for various reasons such as infidelity, jealousy and distrust.

His private practice is located in the Las Corts neighborhood on Calle RossellĂł in Barcelona.

8. Mila Herrera Bastida

Mila Herrera is a Clinical Psychologist by PIR and co-founder of PsicoclĂ­nica Barcelona.

This professional can care for adults, adolescents and children, and addresses a wide variety of psychological problems: eating disorders, excessive anxiety, conduct disorder, relationship crises, ADHD, and many more.

  • You will find his office at Carrer de Sant Elies nÂş 29.
  • There is more information about her and her work by clicking here.

9. Claudia Kösler

Claudia Kösler graduated in Psychology from the University of Málaga in 2007 and has a postgraduate degree in gender violence and two masters, one in sexual and couple growth and the other in sexology and couple therapy.

Among the specialties of this psychologist are situations of depression, anxiety disorders, cases of low self-esteem, inability to manage aggression and life and work dissatisfaction.

His private office is located on the Via Augusta in the GrĂ cia district of Barcelona.

10. Cristina Sánchez Serrallonga

Cristina Sánchez Serrallonga graduated in Clinical Psychology from the Universidad Ramón Llull and has three Masters, one in Child Psychiatry, another in Nutrition and Physical Activity and another in Clinical and Health Psychology.

This psychologist is an expert in treating depression, in addition to offering therapy for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Conduct Disorders and Expressive Language Disorder.

Cristina Sánchez’s private practice is located on RossellĂł Street in the Eixample district of Barcelona.