Psychology in Palamós: emotional well-being and mental health on the Costa Brava

Psychology is a powerful tool for emotional well-being and mental health. At Clínica Eupnea, in Palamós, we offer psychological care for all ages, from mild distress to disorders that require longer follow-up. We work in a confidential environment, with evidence-based techniques and a multidisciplinary team that can include physicians, nutritionists and physiotherapists when needed.

Areas we treat

• Anxiety disorders: generalised anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, agoraphobia
• Depression and mood disorders
• Stress and burnout
• Trauma and PTSD: EMDR and specific approaches
• Couple and sexuality issues
• Eating disorders
• Grief and accompaniment in losses
• Child and adolescent psychology
• Perinatal mental health: pregnancy, postpartum, maternal anxiety
• Dual pathology: substance use linked to mental health
• Adaptation to chronic illness and life transitions

Types of therapy

• Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT): strong evidence for anxiety, depression, phobias, OCD
• EMDR: for simple and complex trauma
• ACT (Acceptance and Commitment)
• Mindfulness and emotional regulation
• Systemic therapy: family, couples
• Humanistic and brief strategic therapy

When to see a psychologist

• Anxiety or sadness limiting daily life
• Traumatic life event or major change
• Sleep problems linked to stress or worries
• Couple or family difficulties that don't resolve
• Eating behaviour problems
• Intrusive thoughts, compulsions or irrational fears
• Complicated grief or significant loss
• Physical symptoms without clear organic cause

The therapeutic process

1. First visit (50-60 min): initial assessment, clinical history and reason for consultation
2. Assessment sessions (1-3): questionnaires and psychological exploration to refine diagnosis
3. Personalised therapeutic plan: shared goals and techniques
4. Weekly or fortnightly sessions per needs and progress
5. Periodic re-assessment and plan adjustments
6. Closure and relapse prevention when goals are met

The psychology team

Our team includes registered psychologists with specialised training (PIR, health, clinical specialties). We attend in Catalan, Spanish, English and French, adapted to Costa Brava's linguistic diversity. We coordinate with other specialties at the clinic for an integrated approach.