What an online therapy session is like, step by step
Doing online therapy is far simpler than it sounds. First we arrange an initial meeting to get to know each other and understand what you need and what you expect from the process. On the day of the session, a few minutes before, you receive a link: you just click it from your phone, tablet or computer, with nothing complicated to install. The session lasts about 60 minutes and unfolds just like an in-person one: we talk calmly, work on your goals and agree on small steps for everyday life. At the end, we set the next appointment at whatever pace suits you, with no rush and adapting to your availability.
What you need to get started
You don't need much: a device with a camera (phone, tablet or computer), a stable internet connection and, above all, a quiet space where you feel comfortable and free from interruptions for an hour. Sessions are held over video call through secure, encrypted platforms, and everything we share is protected in line with the European data protection regulation (GDPR). Confidentiality is exactly the same as in an in-person practice: what you share stays between you and me. If you ever have a technical issue, we sort it out on the spot so you don't lose session time. And if you have never done therapy online before, there is nothing to worry about: I guide you through the whole setup on the first day so it feels natural from the start.
Online or in-person therapy: both work
One of the most common questions is whether online therapy is as effective as the traditional kind. The answer is yes: what really makes the difference in a therapeutic process is the bond between client and professional, and that is built just as well through the screen. The online format simply adds convenience and flexibility: it saves you travel, fits tight schedules better and lets you continue the process even if you move city or are away travelling. And if at some point you prefer to come in person, you can always combine it with sessions at the Igualada practice.
Who online therapy is for
Online therapy is a good option for most reasons for seeking help: anxiety, low mood, self-esteem, stress, grief, relationship difficulties or simply the wish to understand yourself better. It is especially useful if you live far away, have little availability or find it hard to travel. In situations of serious crisis or psychiatric emergency, immediate in-person care is preferable; outside those cases, online therapy can support you perfectly well. If you have doubts about whether it is right for you, we assess it together in the first meeting, with no commitment and complete honesty.
How I work as an online psychologist
I work from an integrative, evidence-based approach, tailoring each process to the person in front of me: no two therapies are alike. As a health-licensed psychologist, I combine scientifically validated techniques with a warm, non-judgemental manner, so you feel heard from the very first day. My aim is not for you to depend on therapy, but for you to leave it with practical tools to understand yourself better and face what worries you. Each session is held in English, Spanish or Catalan, whichever feels most comfortable for you. And between sessions you can write to me if something important comes up, so you never feel alone in the process; from our very first conversation I am clear about how I can help you and what a realistic path forward looks like.
Content written by Xènia Capel Salcedo, health-licensed psychologist, COPC reg. no. 14982 · August 2026.
