Sandra Gómez Villacastín, Psychologist in Barcelona
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Reflections on psychology and wellbeing

Articles designed to support you outside of session too.

3 October 2026 · 6 min read

When anxiety needs professional help

Feeling anxious is not, in itself, a problem: it is a normal response. The useful question is a different one: when does it stop protecting you and start limiting you? Here is what to look for.

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21 September 2026 · 6 min read

Online therapy: does it work as well as in-person therapy?

One of the most common questions before starting: whether talking to a psychologist through a screen really helps. Here is what changes, what doesn't, and when in-person sessions are the better choice.

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13 September 2026 · 5 min read

How long does psychological therapy last?

One of the first questions before starting, and it deserves an honest answer: there is no fixed number. Here is what the length depends on, and what you can know from the outset.

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24 August 2026 · 6 min read

Psychologist or psychiatrist: which one do you need

It's a very common doubt before booking a first session. Here's the difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist, and how to know where to start.

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24 August 2026 · 6 min read

What happens in the first session with a psychologist

There's no exam and no script to follow. Here's a step-by-step look at what really happens in a first therapy session, and what you don't need to prepare.

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24 August 2026 · 7 min read

How to know if you need therapy: signs worth paying attention to

There's no exact threshold that determines when you need therapy. We go through the most common signs to help you decide if it's a good time to ask for help.

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12 February 2024 · 6 min read

Going to therapy is not a failure: why it's still hard to ask for help

Even today, for many people, saying out loud "I'm going to therapy" is harder than saying they're going to the GP. We talk about why this happens and why it's worth taking the step.

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