Therapy Partners Spain

27/11/2025

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23/11/2025

Ready for the next chapter in Spain? 🧡💺

Moving to a new country or simply navigating life in one brings change, fresh vistas… and sometimes, unexpected challenges. At Therapy Partners we believe change can be an invitation to greater meaning, connection and well-being.

Whether you’re settling into sunny Spain, adjusting to life abroad, coping with transitions or simply wanting to flourish in the next stage of life we’re here to support you.

🌅 If you’ve left familiar routines, family and home behind in pursuit of sunshine, freedom and a new rhythm, the journey is full of promise. Yet it can also bring: feeling disconnected, missing old friends, adapting to new cultural rhythms, or sitting with big questions about purpose and belonging.

🤝 That’s where we come in. With compassion, experience and a safe space, we offer tailored support for older expats: helping you find your footing, embrace possibilities, honour your story and build the life you envisioned here in Spain.

Why now? Because change doesn’t have to mean uncertainty. It can mean awakening. A chance to reconnect with yourself, refine your values, deepen relationships, and create joy in an abundant place.

If the idea of navigating change with someone by your side appeals to you, we’re ready when you are. Let’s sit in a (virtual or actual) chair together, talk through what’s next — and help you feel more at home than ever. 🧡💺

➤ Book a discovery chat with us today — and give yourself the gift of support for this new chapter.

21/11/2025

English-speaking therapy in Spain wherever you are, we’re here to help.

If you’re living in Spain and finding life a bit overwhelming, you don’t have to go through it alone.
At Therapy Partners Spain, we provide confidential, compassionate support for:

• Anxiety & stress
• Relationship challenges
• Trauma & EMDR
• ADHD & neurodiversity
• Family issues
• Low mood & emotional overwhelm
• Expat adjustment & loneliness

Our team includes UK-qualified psychotherapists, Spanish-registered psychologists, and specialists experienced in supporting expats across Alicante, Torrevieja, Costa Blanca and online throughout Spain.

Whether you need short-term support or longer-term therapy, we’ll match you with the right clinician and get you started quickly.

👉 In-person & online sessions available
👉 English-speaking therapists
👉 Safe, confidential & professional support

If you’re ready to talk, reach out anytime we’re here to help you find clarity, calm and direction.

Message us or visit TherapyPartners.co.uk

31/10/2025

🎃 ¡Feliz Halloween from Therapy Partners Spain! 👻
Spooky season is here — but don’t let stress haunt you!
Your wellbeing deserves to be the real treat this Halloween. 🍬

✨ Top tips for a fang-tastic mind:
🧡 Sleep like the undead — rest is your magic potion.
🧙‍♀️ Ditch the fright, invite delight — do something that lifts your spirits.
💬 Talk it out — even witches need a coven to share what’s brewing.
📵 Disconnect from doomscrolling — too much screen time is the real horror!
🌙 Be kind to your monster-self — self-compassion is the best costume you can wear.

Take care of your mind, enjoy the moment, and remember — even ghosts need boundaries. 💜

19/10/2025

You won’t stop comparing yourself to others regardless …” — Steven Bartlett, Happy Sexy Millionaire, Ch. 4

Comparison is part of being human. But in a world of perfect highlight reels, it often becomes a trap.

🎯 The Science of Social Comparison
According to Festinger’s social comparison theory, humans naturally evaluate themselves relative to others, especially when objective metrics are unavailable. 
In Chapter 4 of Happy Sexy Millionaire, Bartlett calls comparing ourselves to idealized influencers a form of “mental self-harm” — we choose to follow people whose curated lives make us feel less. 

In therapeutic contexts (e.g. in cognitive-behavioral or positive psychology–informed therapy), we often see clients noticing how social comparison seeps into self-talk, feeding perfectionism, insecurity, or burnout. The first step is psychoeducation: naming the bias, noticing upward vs downward comparisons, and learning to decenter from them (i.e. “this is a thought, not a fact”).

✨ How Gratitude Helps Rebalance
Gratitude is more than feel-good fluff. Research shows that a disposition of gratitude moderates (buffers) the link between social comparison and envy — especially the harmful “malicious envy” side. 
In gratitude intervention studies, participants report more positive affect, greater life satisfaction, and fewer depressive/anxiety symptoms. 
Gratitude helps us shift from “They have more, so I’m less” to “I appreciate what I have — and I can grow in my own lane.”

🛠 Practical Tips (for your mindset + your mental health):
1. Track comparisons — note when your mind drifts into “others are better / further ahead.”
2. Ask perspective questions — “Is the comparison relevant or fair?” “What strengths do I bring?”
3. Gratitude journal / gratitude pause — list 3 things you genuinely value in your life (big or small) — this anchors you in your own experience.
4. Curate your feed — unfollow or mute accounts that trigger comparison stress (Bartlett encourages stopping following negative/fake influences). 

Let’s reclaim comparison as data, not a verdict. Use it to inform your growth, not to define your worth.

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10/10/2025

🧱 We build so much — but silence can take it all down.

Today, on , we remember the lives lost to su***de — especially among men in construction, where the risk remains tragically high.

It’s okay to reach out.
It’s okay to talk.
It’s okay to not be okay.

Through Hard Hat Minds and Therapy Partners, we’re working to build spaces where conversation saves lives, and reaching out is seen as a sign of strength, not weakness. 💛

If you or someone you know is struggling, reach out — support is here

03/10/2025

In The Diary of a CEO, Steven Bartlett’s Law 23 is: “Don’t Be an Ostrich.” 🦩

It’s a reminder not to bury our heads in the sand when life gets tough. Avoiding problems doesn’t make them disappear – it often makes them grow.

At Therapy Partners, we see how powerful it can be when individuals, couples, and families take that first step to face what’s really happening. It’s not about being harsh – it’s about being honest, courageous, and compassionate with ourselves and each other.

👉 If you’re feeling overwhelmed, struggling with anxiety, conflict, or just the weight of daily life, you don’t have to face it alone.
We’re here to help.

Don’t be an ostrich. Reach out. Change begins with a conversation.

01/10/2025

🌍 Living in Spain and looking for counselling in English? 🌍

Moving abroad can bring incredible adventure — but it can also stir up unexpected emotions: homesickness, stress, isolation, relationship pressures. When your support system feels far away, finding the right help becomes more important than ever.

We’ve put together a guide to help you find English-speaking counselling in Spain — whether you prefer face-to-face sessions or online support. From checking professional credentials to getting recommendations through local expat groups, this guide walks you through the steps.

🔗 Read the guide here… https://therapypartners.co.uk/news-and-blogs/how-to-find-english-speaking-counselling-in-spain

If you—or someone you know—is navigating mental health challenges while living abroad, remember: you deserve to be heard and supported in your own language.

💬 Share this with friends or expat groups in Spain — someone may really need it right now.

22/09/2025

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✨️ Just started university? This post is for you!

It is a big step up from college when starting university. You will go through many mixed emotions and feelings and often, times can be challenging. It’s important that you look after yourself and your wellbeing during your time at university.

27/08/2025

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If you catch yourself saying “you always” or “fine, whatever,” you’re not failing—you’re speaking from a place that once kept you safe.

20/08/2025

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On days when depression feels heavy, moving can be a challenge. Here are some tips by you could use to help you to get going. ✨

20/08/2025

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