English Speaking Psychologist in Madrid
Looking for therapy in English in Madrid?
I'm Malin Veland, a licensed psychologist based in Madrid, offering evidence-based therapy in English for expats and international clients.
I work with anxiety, overthinking, emotional overwhelm, self-blame, perfectionism and difficulties adjusting to life abroad.
Sessions are available primarily online, with a limited number of in-person appointments in Madrid.
Therapy in English in Madrid
Finding a psychologist can already feel difficult. Finding someone you feel comfortable speaking to in another country can make that process even harder.
Even when you speak Spanish well, you may find that talking about emotions, relationships or difficult experiences feels different in English.
Therapy in English gives you the space to express yourself with greater nuance while working with a psychologist who understands how culture, relocation and living abroad can influence your emotional wellbeing.
My approach goes beyond managing symptoms. Together, we look at what is driving and maintaining the patterns you're struggling with, so treatment can be adapted to you rather than applying the same strategies to everyone.
Online and In-Person Therapy in Madrid
I primarily offer online therapy in English, which can be particularly convenient if you travel frequently, have a demanding schedule or prefer attending therapy from home.
I also offer a limited number of in-person therapy sessions in Madrid.
Because in-person availability is limited, I recommend contacting me to ask about current openings if face-to-face therapy is important to you.
What can an English Speaking Psychologist Help With?
You don't need to have a diagnosis or know exactly what's wrong before starting therapy. Sometimes you simply notice that the same patterns keep happening despite understanding logically that they aren't helping.
I commonly work with teenagers and adults experiencing:
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Anxiety and persistent worry
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Overthinking and difficulty tolerating uncertainty
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Chronic self-blame and excessive guilt
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Emotional overwhelm or difficulty regulating emotions
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Perfectionism and fear of making mistakes
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Relationship anxiety and reassurance seeking
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Low mood and feeling disconnected from yourself
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Difficulties related to previous experiences or trauma
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Loneliness, homesickness or difficulties adjusting to life abroad
Therapy focuses on understanding why your particular patterns are happening, what keeps them going and what needs to change.
Meet Your English-Speaking Psychologist in Madrid
My name is Malin Veland
My name is Malin Veland, and I'm a licensed General Health Psychologist based in Madrid, providing therapy in English, Norwegian and Spanish.
My work is grounded in behavioral analysis and evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Rather than applying the same techniques to everyone, treatment is adapted to your individual experiences, difficulties and goals.
I'm particularly interested in understanding what is driving your reactions and maintaining the patterns you're struggling with. We look at what happens before a difficult reaction, how you respond in the moment and what happens afterwards. This helps us understand not only what you're experiencing, but why the pattern keeps happening and where we can intervene.
Having lived abroad myself for more than seven years, I also understand how relocation can affect emotional wellbeing in ways that aren't always obvious. Culture, language, relationships, identity and distance from familiar support systems can all influence how we feel and behave.
My goal is to provide a space where you feel understood while also helping you develop practical skills and create meaningful, lasting change.
Living Abroad in Madrid Can Affect Your Mental Health in Unexpected Ways
Building a life in Madrid can be exciting while also asking a lot from you psychologically.
You may be creating friendships from scratch, navigating daily life in another language, adjusting to different social expectations, building a new professional identity, or living far away from the people who previously formed your support system.
You can love Madrid and still feel lonely.
You can feel grateful to live here and still miss home.
You can be independent and still wish you had someone nearby who knew you deeply.
For some people, anxiety that felt manageable before moving becomes more noticeable once familiar routines, relationships and sources of certainty disappear.
This is why my work as an English-speaking therapist in Madrid does not focus only on symptoms. We also look at the context in which those difficulties developed: your relationships, culture, language, routines, identity and sense of belonging.
If living abroad is affecting your mental health, you can also learn more about my [therapy for people living abroad]
When Might It Be Time to Consider Therapy?
You might consider speaking with a psychologist if you find yourself repeatedly:
• replaying conversations and wondering what you did wrong
• becoming anxious when someone's mood or tone changes
• needing reassurance before you can calm down
• knowing you're overreacting but struggling to stop
• avoiding situations because you're afraid of making a mistake
• feeling responsible for other people's emotions
• struggling to switch off your thoughts
• feeling increasingly overwhelmed or disconnected
These patterns don't mean something is fundamentally wrong with you. In therapy, we look at what triggers them, what keeps them going and what can help you respond differently.
Looking for an English-Speaking Psychologist in Madrid?
If you're struggling with anxiety, overthinking, self-blame, emotional overwhelm or recurring patterns that you haven't been able to change on your own, therapy can help you understand what's happening and work toward meaningful change.
I offer online therapy and a limited number of in-person psychology sessions in Madrid.
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