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Bilingual Licensed Psychologist · Tarragona and Europe

Nira McLaughlin

Individual, couples and online therapy in English and Spanish.

Evidence-based psychotherapy with a personalized approach

I work with adults and adolescents in Spanish and English. My approach is integrative and evidence-based, which means I tailor therapy to each individual, drawing on tools from different psychological approaches — primarily Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) — to support you with warmth, respect, and without judgement.

Language plays an important role in how we think, feel, and make sense of our experiences. That's why being able to conduct therapy in the language in which you express yourself most freely and confidently can make a real difference to the therapeutic process.

Areas of focus

What situations can I help you with?

I support adults and adolescents who want to better understand themselves, ease emotional distress, and regain stability and a sense of commitment to their personal values. If any of these goals resonate with you, we can explore them together in therapy:

Stress and Anxiety

Persistent worry about current or future events, physical and mental tension, a constant sense of alertness, and difficulty switching off or relaxing.
Depression and Other Mood Disorders

Persistent sadness, apathy, irritability, lack of motivation, or a sense of emptiness.
Self-esteem

Perfectionism, guilt, insecurity, difficulty setting boundaries or prioritizing yourself.
Cross-Cultural Issues

Difficulties or considerations that arise from cultural differences and have the potential to influence communication, understanding and interactions among people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Coercive control and complex relationships

Narcissistic abuse, fear, isolation, manipulation, control, or relationships that make you feel trapped or powerless. Support for leaving and recovering from high-control relationships, organizations and groups.

Regardless of whether this is your first time in therapy or you've had previous experience, together we can find an effective approach that suits you and your current situation.

Services

Psychotherapy Services

Sessions in Spanish and in English, tailored to your linguistic and cultural needs.

Individual Therapy

A safe, judgment-free space to make sense of what you're going through, ease the weight of painful emotions and regain a sense of calm and clarity, using a personalized, evidence-based approach.

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Couples Therapy

A supportive space to improve communication, identify recurring patterns and build healthier strategies to face everyday stressors, in a process where both people feel heard.

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