Living in Palma de Mallorca means being surrounded by natural beauty, sea, and light. But island life brings its own emotional challenges that often go unnoticed: the feeling of being cut off from the mainland, difficulty finding certain specialized services, dependence on tourism and seasonal work, and a real-estate market that makes life hard for local residents.
Online therapy is an especially valuable solution for people living in Mallorca and the Balearic Islands, because it opens up access to professionals across Spain without the geographic barrier of the sea. I'm Xènia Capel Salcedo, a licensed health psychologist, and I offer video-call sessions in Catalan and Spanish.
Mental health on the islands: specific challenges
Island life has particularities that influence emotional well-being. The sense that "leaving the island" means catching a plane can amplify feelings of isolation and limit access to services that on the mainland are just a car ride away.
Mallorca lives on tourism, which creates a seasonal economy that brings job instability, stress in high season, and emptiness in low season. Many workers experience burnout in summer and depression in winter.
For Mallorca's Catalan-speaking community, being able to do therapy in Catalan is a significant advantage. Emotions are lived and expressed better in one's own language, and I offer sessions in Catalan with complete fluency.
Areas of specialization
EMDR and trauma
If you carry emotional wounds from the past, EMDR helps you process them so you can live with less distress. Video-call EMDR has been shown to be as effective as in-person EMDR in numerous clinical studies.
Anxiety and seasonal stress
Mallorca's seasonality can generate intense cycles of anxiety and exhaustion. We work on strategies to manage periods of high demand and to use the quieter months to recover emotionally.
Eating disorders
Beach culture and the aesthetic pressure of tourism can contribute to issues with food and body image. I offer an integrative approach that addresses the emotional causes of eating disorders.
Gender-based violence
On an island, escaping a violent relationship can be especially difficult. Online therapy offers a safe and confidential space for women who need support to face a situation of abuse.
ASD, ADHD, and child therapy
Supporting children and adults with ASD or ADHD is essential for improving their quality of life. Online therapy makes regular follow-up easier without the logistical complications of island life.
Video-call sessions from Mallorca
Starting an online therapy process from Mallorca is just as simple as from anywhere else:
• Contact me via WhatsApp or phone. We'll talk about your situation without commitment.
• We schedule the first session at a time that works for you.
• You connect from your computer, tablet, or phone with a single click on the link I'll send you.
• We work together in 55-60 minute sessions with validated tools and techniques.
• We continue the process weekly until you reach your goals.
Advantages of online therapy if you live in the Balearic Islands
• Overcome the island barrier: Access specialized professionals from across Spain without flying or depending on local options.
• Therapy in Catalan: Express yourself in your own language with a native Catalan-speaking professional.
• Coverage across all islands: Whether you live in Palma, Manacor, Inca, Ibiza, Menorca, or Formentera, online therapy reaches you.
• No interruptions: If you need to travel to the mainland for work or personal reasons, sessions continue without issue.
• Accredited professional: Licensed health psychologist with training in EMDR, eating disorders, and neurodevelopment.
Who I am: Xènia Capel Salcedo
I'm Xènia Capel Salcedo, a licensed health psychologist registered with the Official College of Psychology of Catalonia (COPC) under number 14982. I practice psychology with passion and commitment, combining in-person practice in Igualada with online care for people across Spain.
My training includes specialization in EMDR, eating disorders, gender-based violence, child therapy, autism (ASD), and ADHD. I firmly believe that every person carries within them the capacity to improve, and my role is to accompany them through that process with tools, listening, and respect.
Take the first step
If you live in Palma de Mallorca or anywhere in the Balearic Islands and you need psychological support, don't let the sea be a barrier. Get in touch and let's start working together to improve your emotional well-being.